2012 JEEP LIBERTY ECO mode

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO
position (third detent). When the system is on, the
Headlight Time Delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position. To turn the
Automatic System off, turn the end of the multifunction
lever out of the AUTO position.NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will turn on in the Automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
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•Neutral Wipe Inhibit— The rain-sensing feature will
not operate when the ignition is ON, and the shift
lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the vehicle
speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper
control is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the
NEUTRAL position.
•Remote Start Wipe Inhibit (Vehicles Equipped with
Remote Start System) — The rain-sensing feature will
not operate when the vehicle is in remote start mode.
This feature will return to normal operation once
remote start mode is exited. Refer to “Remote Start
System” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Headlights With Wipers
(Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering
column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if
they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
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WARNING!
•Never leave unattended children in a vehicle with
the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof — Express
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will open automatically from any
position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati-
cally. This is called “Express Open”. During Express
Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
will stop the sunroof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
Closing Sunroof — Express
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any
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WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries
that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you:
•In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with the Sky Slider™ open.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and make
sure all passengers are properly secured too.
•Before operating the Sky Slider™ make sure that
no moving parts of the Sky Slider™ can injure a
person or animal.
•Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near
the Sky Slider™ components or the roof area
while operating the Sky Slider™.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•If potential danger exists while opening or closing
the Sky Slider™ in Automatic Mode, press and
release the switch immediately to interrupt the
operation.
•If potential danger exists while opening or closing
the Sky Slider™ in Operator Mode, release the
switch immediately to interrupt the operation.
•Do not allow small children to operate the Sky
Slider™.
•Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the Sky
Slider™ while operating the Sky Slider™ switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
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Sky Slider™ Control
The Sky Slider™ switch is located between the sun visors
on the overhead console.
NOTE:The Sky Slider™ switch will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position.
Opening The Sky Slider™
Using Automatic Mode
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the Sky Slider™ will open from the front and
move automatically toward the rear of the vehicle.
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the Sky Slider™ will open from the rear and
move automatically toward the front of the vehicle.
NOTE:
•During operation, any movement of the Sky Slider™
switch will stop the Sky Slider™ roof.
•To resume the operation from a partially open posi-
tion, press and release the switch a second time.
•The Sky Slider™ will not open from the front and the
rear at the same time. The Sky Slider™ must close fully
before opening it from the opposite end.Sky Slider™ Switch
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Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to
activate the rear washer. The washer pump will
continue to operate as long as the switch is held
(for a maximum of 10 seconds). Upon release, the wiper
will cycle two times before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park”
position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
resume function at whichever position the switch is set.
NOTE: The rear wiper and the rear washer will not
operate If the liftgate flipper glass is open.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors. An indicator in the button will illuminate when
the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 222
 Instrument Cluster .................... 223
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 224
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 239
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 241
▫ Oil Change Required .................. 243
▫ EVIC Main Menu .................... 244 ▫
Compass Display / ECO
(Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped ........ 244
▫ Average Fuel Economy ................ 247
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 248
▫ TirePSI ........................... 248
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... 249
▫ EVIC Units Selection (Units In Display) .... 249
▫ System Status ....................... 249
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 249
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
25. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO
(Fuel Saver Indicator) Button
Changing the Display
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO” display. Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip
odometer mode. On vehicles equipped with a Base
Cluster, press and release it once again to display the
outside temperature. On vehicles equipped with Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped”
for details.
Resetting the Trip Odometer
Display the trip mileage that you want to reset, “Trip A”
or “Trip B.” Then push and hold the button (approxi-
mately two seconds) until the display resets to 0. The
odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odom-
eter.
26. 4WD Indicator — Vehicles Equipped with
Selec-Trac
II
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the full-time four-wheel drive auto mode. In
this mode, the system operates with a normal
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