2012 JEEP LIBERTY child seat

2. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle).
3. Fold the rear seat completely forward.
4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the
folded position.To Raise The Rear Seat
NOTE:If interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty
returning the seat to its proper position.
1. If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap
(toward the front of the vehicle).
2. Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Rear Seat Release Strap
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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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WARNING!
•Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child
seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a
tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat
to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or
left door center pillar.
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
vehicle to sway.(Continued)
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the keys in the ignition. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
CAUTION!
•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
lever could result.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as
this can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position:
•When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the
way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully
seated.
•Look at the shift lever position display and verify that
it indicates the PARK position.
•With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
will not move out of PARK.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 327

Loading Vehicle......................... 406
Tires .............................. 373
Locks ................................. 30
Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 389
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 82,83
Lubrication, Body ....................... 468
Luggage Carrier ......................... 216
Lumbar Support ........................ 144
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 466
Maintenance Procedures ................... 461
Maintenance Schedule .................... 506
Maintenance, General ..................... 461 Maintenance, Sunroof
..................... 196
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 226,459
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ................... 504
Manual, Service ......................... 529
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 500
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 479
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 151
Memory Seat ........................... 151
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 151
Methanol ............................. 400
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 244
Mirrors ................................ 99
Automatic Dimming .................. 100
Electric Powered ..................... 101
Electric Remote ...................... 101
Heated ............................ 102
Outside ........................... 101
Rearview ........................... 99
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INDEX 545

Radio Operation........................ 301
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 168
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 483
Rear Park Sense System ................... 176
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 149
Rear Window Defroster ................... 215
Rear Window Features .................... 214
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 214
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 99
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 143
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 77
Recreational Towing ...................... 424
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 427
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 429
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 400
Refrigerant ............................ 468
Release, Hood .......................... 156
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 161
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 57 Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 298
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 498
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 461
Replacement Tires ....................... 385
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 528
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........236,243
Restraint, Head ......................... 145
Restraints, Child ......................... 78
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 212
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Roof Sky Slider Power .................. 196,484
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 216
548 INDEX