2012 JEEP LIBERTY steering wheel

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turn the system
OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position,
not in the LOCK/OFF position.
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
M18 — 15 Amp BlueExterior Lighting –
Right Front Park and
Side Marker, Right
Tail and Running
Lights
M19 — 25 Amp NaturalAutomatic Shutdown
#1 and #2
M20 — 15 Amp BlueInterior Lighting/
Steering Wheel
Switches – If
Equipped/Switch
Bank/Steering Col-
umn Module – If
Equipped
M21 — 20 Amp YellowAutomatic Shutdown
#3Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
M22 — 10 Amp RedRight Horn (Hi/Low)
M23 — 10 Amp RedLeft Horn (Hi/Low)
M24 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Wiper – If
Equipped
M25 — 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump, Diesel
Lift Pump – If
Equipped
M26 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror Switch/
Driver Window
Switch
M27 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch/
Wireless Control
Module/Steering Col-
umn Lock – If
Equipped
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Front Turn Signal And Front Side Marker Lamp
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right to
access the left front turn signal or side marker. Turn the
steering wheel all the way to the left to access the right
front turn signal or side marker.
2. Remove three push-pins from the wheel-well liner.
3. Gently flex the wheel-well liner forward to access the
bulb.
4. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
5. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
6. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Reposition the wheel-well liner and install the
push-pins.
Front Fog Lamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the
bulb.
3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the fog lamp housing.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Bulbs, Light.......................... 92,498
Calibration, Compass ..................... 246
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 502
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 404
Oil (Engine) ........................ 464
Power Steering ...................... 350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 476
Car Washes ............................ 487
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............89,403
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 406
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 212
Cargo Area Features ...................... 208
Cargo Compartment ...................... 208
Light ............................. 164
Cargo Light ............................ 164
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 208
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 210 Cellular Phone
....................... 103,301
Certification Label ....................... 406
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 435
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 369
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............226,459
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 88
Checks, Safety ........................... 88
Child Restraint .................... 78,79,83,85
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............82,83
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 400
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 489
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 469
Climate Control ......................... 301
Clock ........................... 256,275,284
Coin Holder ........................... 207
Cold Weather Operation ................... 320
536 INDEX

FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 434
Turn Signal .............. 92,162,227,500,501
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 40
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 320
Floor Console .......................... 207
Fluid Capacities ......................... 502
Fluid Leaks ............................. 92
Fluid Level Checks .................... 482,483
Automatic Transmission ................ 480
Brake ............................. 479
Cooling System ...................... 473
Engine Oil ......................... 462
Power Steering ...................... 350
Fluid, Brake ........................... 504
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 503
Fog Light Service ........................ 500
Fog Lights .................... 158,161,227,500
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 149 Four Wheel Drive
Shifting ................... 333,335,339,341
Systems ........................ 333,339
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 333
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 448
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 483
Fuel ................................. 399
Additives .......................... 402
Clean Air .......................... 400
Ethanol ........................... 400
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 404
Gasoline ........................... 399
Gauge ............................ 224
Materials Added ..................... 402
Methanol .......................... 400
Octane Rating .................... 399,503
Requirements ....................... 399
Specifications ....................... 503
Tank Capacity ....................... 502
540 INDEX

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