2012 JEEP LIBERTY towing

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be
badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized service center for service if your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a systemmalfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the
parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic
malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System
problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the
brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be
serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic
converter damage. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control OFF Warning Light
• If the ESC OFF warning light comes on continuously with the enginerunning, a malfunction has been detected.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h), we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and
have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If thecharging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is
experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on whiledriving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and
the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center i mmediately. If the
light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required
and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or
engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
• If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WDsystem is not functioning properly and that service is required. We
recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperaturethat might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light
turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the
transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns
off, you may continue to drive normally.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas capuntil a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLETowing ConditionWheels OFF
the Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph max
speed(48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) max
distance • Transmission in
PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
•Towin forwarddirection
Wheel Lift or Dolly To w Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before sched-
uled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
InspecttheCVjoints. XXXX
Inspecttheexhaustsystem. XXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if
using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing. XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your
vehicle for the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing. X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary. XXXXXX
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Headlights...............18
Dimmer Switch ...........19
High Beam .............19
HeatedMirrors ..........22,23
HeatedSeats .............16
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ...........19
HomeLink® (Garage Door
Opener) Transmitter ........68
Hood Release .............95
Instrument Cluster ..........6
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................6,79
Intermittent Wipers
(DelayWipers) ............20
Introduction ..............2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 65
Jack Location ............84
Jack Operation ..........84,85
Jacking Instructions .........85
Jump Starting ............89
KeyFob .................8
Key Fob Programmable
Features ................66
Lane Change Assist .........19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
TetherforCHildren) .........11
Liftgate.................24
Liftgate Flipper Glass ........24
Liftgate,Power ............24
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning..80
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . 82
Headlights ..............18
Park ..................18
TransmissionWarning ......82
Turn Signal .............19
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............6 Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . 101
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 99
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Media Center Radio . . . . . 30,32,34
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mirrors
Heated ..............22,23
MOPAR® Accessories . . . . . . . . 110
Navigation ............44,53
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . 18
Oil Change Indicator . .......83
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . 83
OilPressureLight ..........82
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............97
Outlet Power .................71
Overheating, Engine . . . . ....83
PanicAlarm ...............8
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . 24
Phone (Pairing) ............61
Phone (Uconnect) . . . . . . . . . 60
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information .............106
Power Glass Sunroof . . .........25
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................71
Seats .................13
Steering ...............97
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . 85
Programmable Electronic
Features ................66
Radio Operation .........37,46
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 20
Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . 24
RearSeat,Folding ..........15
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . 77
Remote Starting System . . . . . . 9
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . 107
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 109
INDEX
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Restraints,Child ............11
RollOverWarning ..........3
SeatBelts ................9
Seats ..................13Adjustment .............14
Folding Front Passenger . . . . . 15
Heated ................16
Memory ...............14
Power .................13
RearFolding ............15
Seek Button ......30,31,33,35,36
Setting the Clock . . 30,32,35,37,47
Shift Lever Override .........91
Short Message Service (SMS) . . 64
Signals,Turn ..............19
SIRIUSTravelLink ..........59
Sky Slider Power Roof . . . . . . . 26
Spare Tire ...............84
Spark Plugs ..............97
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . 21
Starting Remote ................9
Steering TiltColumn .............17
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls ................60
Store Radio Presets . . . . . 31,33,35
Stuck, Freeing ............93
SunRoof ................25
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................10
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ..................23
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant.................83
TextMessaging............64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . 9
TheftSystemArming.........9 TheftSystemDisarming .......9
TiltSteeringColumn .........17
Tires
AirPressure ............106
Changing ..............84
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
PressureWarningLight .....79
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . ......84
Tow/Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Towing .................76 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . 79
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 92
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . ....77
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . 76
TrailerWeight.............76
Transfer Case Fluid .................97
Transmission Fluid .................97
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . ......19
Uconnect™ Phone . . . .......60
Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . 63
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . 63
WarningLights ............79
Warning,RollOver ..........3
Washer Rear .................20
Washers, Windshield . . ......20
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . 107
WindBuffeting ............27
Windshield Washers . . ......20
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . 20
Wiper,Rear ..............20
INDEX
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I\fportant:
This User G\fide is \aintended to familia\arize yo\f with the i\amportant feat\fres
of yo\fr vehicle. Th\ae DVD enclosed con\atains yo\fr Owner’s M\aan\fal,
Navigation/Media Cen\ater Man\fals, Warranty \a\booklets, Tire Warra\anty
and 24-Ho\fr Towing \aAssistance (new vehi\acles p\frchased in t\ahe U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance\a (new vehicles p\frch\aased in Canada) in e\alectronic
format. We hope yo\f \afind it \fsef\fl. Repl\aacement DVD kits ma\ay be
p\frchased by visitin\ag www.techa\fthority.\acom. Jeep
® is a registered
trademark of Chrysle\ar Gro\fp LLC. Copyri\aght 2012 Chrysler G\aro\fp LLC.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your
\fehicle, you may o\btain a complimentary printed
copy of the Owner’s Manual, Na\figation/Media
Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet \by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or \by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primar\ay responsibility
is the safe operati\aon of the
vehicle. Driving w\ahile distracted
can res\flt in loss \aof vehicle
control, res\flting \ain a collision and
personal inj\fry. Chr\aysler Gro\fp
LLC strongly recomm\aends that
the driver \fse extr\aeme ca\ftion
when \fsing any devic\ae or feat\fre
that may take their \aattention off
the road. Use of an\ay electrical
devices s\fch as cel\al phones,
comp\fters, portable\a radios,
vehicle navigation \aor other
devices by the driv\aer while the vehicle is moving \ais dangero\fs
and co\fld lead to a \aserio\fs
collision. Texting\a while driving is
also dangero\fs and s\aho\fld never
be done while the \avehicle is
moving. If yo\f find \ayo\frself
\fnable to devote yo\f\ar f\fll
attention to vehicl\ae operation,
p\fll off the road t\ao a safe location
and stop yo\fr vehicl\ae. Some
States or Provinces\a prohibit the
\fse of cell\flar tele\aphones or
texting while driv\aing. It is always
the driver’s respo\ansibility to
comply with all loc\aal laws.
Driving after drink\aing can lead to a co\allision. Yo\fr perce\aptions are
less sharp, yo\fr refl\aexes are slower, an\ad yo\fr j\fdgment is i\ampaired
when yo\f have been drinki\ang. Never drink and\a then drive.
WAR\bI\bG!
Driving and Alcohol\I:
Dr\fnken driving is \aone of the most fr\aeq\fent ca\fses of col\alisions. Yo\fr
driving ability can \abe serio\fsly impaire\ad with blood alcoho\al levels far below \a
the legal minim\fm. \aIf yo\f are drinking,\a don’t drive. Ride\a with a designated \a
non-drinking drive\ar, call a cab, a fri\aend, or \fse p\fblic \atransportation.
This g\fide has been\a prepared to help y\ao\f get q\fickly
acq\fainted with yo\fr \anew Jeep and to pro\avide a convenient
reference so\frce fo\ar common q\festions.\a However, it is no\at a
s\fbstit\fte for yo\fr \aOwner’s Man\fal.
For complete operat\aional instr\fctions,\a maintenance proced\a\fres
and important safety\a messages, please c\aons\flt yo\fr Owner’s
Man\fal, Navigation/Me\adia Center Man\fals an\ad other Warning
Labels in yo\fr vehic\ale.
Not all feat\fres sho\awn in this g\fide ma\ay apply to yo\fr vehic\ale.
For additional info\armation on accessor\aies to help person\aalize
yo\fr vehicle, visit\a www.mopar.com or y\ao\fr local Jeep deale\ar.
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