2012 JEEP LIBERTY headlight

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the
positive battery post.
444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPARGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491

Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 159
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........236,243
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 305
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 322
Special Additives ..................... 481
Automatic Transmission .............324,480,482
Adding Fluid .................... 482,504
Fluid and Filter Changes ............480,482
Fluid Change ....................... 482
Fluid Level Check .................... 481
Fluid Type ...................... 480,504
Gear Ranges ........................ 324
Special Additives ..................... 481
Torque Converter .................... 332
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 202
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 202
Axle Fluid ............................. 504
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 504B-Pillar Location
........................ 373
Battery ............................... 466
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,90
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 468
Brake Assist System ...................... 357
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 355
Brake Fluid ............................ 504
Brake System ........................... 478
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 353,356
Fluid Check ..................... 479,504
Master Cylinder ..................... 479
Parking ........................... 351
Warning Light ....................... 237
Brake, Parking .......................... 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 323
Brakes ............................... 478
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
Bulb Replacement ..................... 498,499
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INDEX 535

Command-Trac Operation.................. 333
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 300
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 381
Compass .............................. 244
Compass Calibration ..................... 246
Compass Variance ....................... 246
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 244
Console .............................. 207
Console, Floor .......................... 207
Contract, Service ........................ 527
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 476
Cooling System ......................... 473
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 475
Coolant Capacity ..................... 502
Coolant Level .................... 473,477
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 477
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 474
Inspection .......................... 477
Points to Remember .................. 477 Pressure Cap
........................ 476
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....474,502,503
Corrosion Protection ..................... 486
Cruise Light ........................... 236
Cupholders ............................ 205
Customer Assistance ..................... 525
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 77
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Dealer Service .......................... 461
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 215
Defroster, Windshield ................91,303,309
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 166
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 458
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 162
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 462
Power Steering ...................... 350
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 450
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INDEX 537

Fuses................................ 492
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 184
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............404,406,458
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 224
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 399
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 400
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 400
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 231
Fuel .............................. 224
Odometer .......................... 234
Speedometer ........................ 227
Tachometer ......................... 229
Gear Ranges ........................... 324
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 449
General Information ...............17,26,133,399
General Maintenance ..................... 461
Glass Cleaning .......................... 491 Gross Axle Weight Rating
...............407,410
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............407,409
GVWR ............................... 407
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 103
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 345
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 434
Head Restraints ......................... 145
Head Rests ............................ 145
Headlights ............................ 158
Automatic ......................... 159
Bulb Replacement .................... 499
Cleaning ........................... 491
Delay ............................. 160
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 162
Lights On Reminder .................. 161
On With Wipers ................... 160,170
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INDEX 541

Jack Location........................... 436
Jack Operation ....................... 435,439
Jacking Instructions ...................... 439
Jump Starting .......................... 444
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 162
Lane Change Assist ...................... 162
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....82,83
Latches ................................ 92
Hood ............................. 156 Lead Free Gasoline
...................... 399
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 92
Life of Tires ............................ 384
Liftgate ................................ 40
Liftgate Flipper Glass ...................... 40
Light Bulbs .......................... 92,498
Lights .............................. 92,158
Airbag ...................... 67,76,90,239
Anti-Lock .......................... 229
Automatic Headlights ................. 159
Back-Up ........................... 501
Battery Saver ....................... 164
Brake Assist Warning .................. 366
Brake Warning ...................... 237
Bulb Replacement ................. 498,499
Cargo ............................. 164
Cruise ............................ 236
Daytime Running .................... 161
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........158,162
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INDEX 543

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 366
Engine Temperature Warning............ 231
Exterior ............................ 92
Fog ......................... 161,227,500
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . 230,231,233,336,342
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 434
Headlight Switch ..................... 158
Headlights ...................... 158,499
Headlights On Reminder ............... 161
Headlights On With Wipers ..........160,170
High Beam ...................... 162,227
High Beam Indicator .................. 227
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 162
Hill Descent Control Indicator .........230,361
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 158,224
Lights On Reminder .................. 161
Low Fuel .......................... 224
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 226Oil Pressure
........................ 229
Park .............................. 158
Passing ............................ 162
Rear Servicing ....................... 501
Rear Tail ........................... 501
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 236
Service ......................... 498,499
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 226
Side Marker ........................ 500
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......224,389
Tow/Haul Indicator .................. 230
Traction Control ..................... 366
Transfer Case ..................... 336,342
Turn Signal .............. 92,158,162,500,501
Vanity Mirror ....................... 102
Voltage ............................ 228
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 224
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 208
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SteeringPower .......................... 349,350
Tilt Column ...................... 171,172
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 171,172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 298
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 298
Storage ............................... 206
Storage Bin ............................ 206
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 311
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 448
Sun Roof .............................. 193
Sun Roof (Sky Slider Power) .............196,484
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 103
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 196
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 464
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 229
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 305
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 231
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 82
Text Messaging ......................... 125
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 210
Tilt Steering Column ................... 171,172
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 160
Tip Start .............................. 320
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 373
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 371
Tire Markings .......................... 368
Tire Safety Information .................... 368
Tires ............................ 92,377,531
Air Pressure ........................ 378
Chains ............................ 386
Changing .......................... 435
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INDEX 551