2012 JEEP LIBERTY ignition

JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using aset 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.
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.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK andturn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the
ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) postof the discharged vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood israised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely
injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep
open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and theshift lever cannot be moved out of
the PARK position, you can use
the following procedure to
temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the override cover
located on the PRNDL bezel, next
to the shift lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without
starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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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
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engine). XXX
Replace the ignition cables (3.7L engine). X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months or 104,000 miles (169,000 km)
whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 – –
J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module
J3 – –
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat (If
Equipped)
J9 – –
J10 – –
J11 30 Amp Pink THATCHAM Lock-Unlock
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green EBL (Rear Window Defogger)
J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
M2 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Lighting
M3 20 Amp
Yellow Frt/Rear Axle Lockers
M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 25 Amp
Natural Inverter
M6 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
M8 20 Amp
Yellow Front Heated Seat
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M9 – –
M10 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment System
(IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS), DVD,
Hands-Free Module (HFM),
RADIO, Antenna (ANT), Universal
Garage Door Opener (UGDO),
Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP)
M11 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ ATC, MW SENSR, Underhood
Lamp (UH LMP)
M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)
M13 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off Draw— Cabin
Compartment Node (IOD-CCN),
Wireless Control Module (WCM),
SIREN, Clock Module (CLK MOD),
Multifunction Control Switch
(MULTIFCTN SW)
M14 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow (Export Only)
M15 20 Amp
Yellow COL MOD, IR SNS, Heater
Ventilation, Air Conditioning/
Automatic Temperature Control
(HVAC/ATC), Rearview Mirror
(RR VW MIR), Cabin
Compartment Node (CCN),
Transfer Case Switch (T-CASE
SW), RUN/ST, Multifunction
Control Switch (MULTIFTCN SW),
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM),
Glow Plug Module (GLW PLG
MOD) — Export Diesel Only
M16 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller/
Occupant Classification Module
(ORC/OCM)
M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp
(LT-TAIL/LIC/PRK LMP)
M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
(RT-TAIL/PRK/RUN LMP)
M19 25 Amp
Natural Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2)
M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node
Interior Light (CCN INT LIGHT),
Switch Bank (SW BANK),
Steering Control Module (SCM)
M21 20 Amp
Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3)
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (HI/LOW)
M24 25 Amp
Natural Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER)
M25 20 Amp
Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel
Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) —
Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR
SW), Driver Window Switch
(DRVR WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW),
Window Module (WIN MOD)
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller
(NGC), Transmission Feed
(TRANS FEED), J1962
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module
(OCM)
M30 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER
MOD), Power Folding Mirror
(PWR FOLD MIR)
M31 20 Amp
Yellow Back-Up Lamps (B/U LAMPS)
M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC), TT EUROPE
M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller
(NGC), Global Powertrain Engine
Controller (GPEC)
M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater
Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp
Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass
(COMPAS)
M35 15 Amp Blue Heated Mirrors
M36 ––
M37 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), Stop Lamp Switch (STP
LP SW), Fuel Pump Rly Hi
Control
M38 25 Amp
Natural Lock/Unlock Motors
(LOCK/UNLOCK MTRS)
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