2012 JEEP LIBERTY maintenance

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

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 477
Engine Oil ......................... 464
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 184
Driving ............................ 344,345
Off-Pavement ....................... 345
Off-Road .......................... 345
On Hills ........................... 345
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 345
When to Use Low Range ............... 345
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 101
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 202
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 202
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 355
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 356 Brake Assist System
................... 357
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 358
Traction Control System ................ 356
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 358
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 363
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 239
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 434
Jacking ............................ 435
Jump Starting ....................... 444
Overheating ........................ 434
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 459
Engine ............................... 457
Air Cleaner ......................... 465
Block Heater ........................ 321
Break-In Recommendations .............. 88
Checking Oil Level ................... 462
Compartment ....................... 457
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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

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

Rotation, Tires.......................... 388
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 90
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 92
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 528
Safety Information, Tire ................... 368
Safety Tips ............................. 88
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 89
Satellite Radio Antenna .................270,295
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 506
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 492
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 57
Seat Belts ............................ 45,90
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 49
And Pregnant Women .................. 58
Child Restraint ................... 78,79,85
Extender ........................... 58
Front Seat .......................... 45
Inspection .......................... 90 Pretensioners
........................ 53
Reminder .......................... 236
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 49
Untwisting Procedure .................. 50
Seats ................................. 138
Adjustment ......................... 138
Easy Entry ......................... 155
Head Restraints ...................... 145
Heated ............................ 140
Height Adjustment ................... 139
Lumbar Support ..................... 144
Memory ........................... 151
Power ............................ 139
Rear Folding ........................ 149
Reclining .......................... 143
Seatback Release ..................... 149
Tilting ............................ 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,238
Selec-Trac Operation ...................... 339
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INDEX 549

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

Transaxle............................. 322
Automatic ......................... 322
Operation .......................... 322
Transfer Case ........................... 482
Fluid .......................... 482,504
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation ............ 333
Maintenance ........................ 482
Transmission ........................... 324
Automatic ......................... 324
Fluid ............................. 504
Maintenance ........................ 480
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 184
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 384
Trip Odometer .......................... 234 Trip Odometer Reset Button
................ 233
Turn Signals ................ 158,162,227,500,501
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 103
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 531
Universal Transmitter ..................... 184
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 399
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 50
Upholstery Care ........................ 490
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 102
Variance, Compass ....................... 246
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 406
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 374,406
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ......................... 311
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 464
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INDEX 553