2012 JEEP LIBERTY instrument panel

A. Power Mirrors
B. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 14
C. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behindsteering wheel) pg. 18
D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 65
E. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
F. Wiper/Washer Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20
G. Audio System (touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 28
H. Climate Controls pg. 22
I. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 71 J. Transmission Gear Selector
K. Transfer Case Position Switch
pg. 72
L. Parking Brake Lever
M. SWITCH PANEL − Heated Seat Switches pg. 16
− Electronic Stability Controlpg. 79
− Hill Descent
− Hazard Switch
− Park Assist pg. 24 N. Speed Control pg. 21
O. Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 65
P. Hood Release pg. 95
Q. Power Windows
R. Power Door Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in acollision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you
properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always
wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury,
including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably
extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument
panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of
the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to
protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rearseat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you
can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System
• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the childrestraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and all three rear seating positions have top tether anchors.
• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only. Child seats with flexible lower attachments can
be used in all three seating positions.
• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a
common lower anchorage.
GETTING STARTED
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Memory Seat
• The memory seat feature allowsyou to save two different driver
seating positions, driver's outside
mirror, and radio station preset
settings. The memory button's are
located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering column.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the S (SET) button then
press 1 or 2 within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF position and remove the Key Fob, press and release
the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of
pressing button 1 or 2.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat
near the floor and release at the
desired position.
Lumbar Support • Rotate the lumbar lever, located on the inboard side of the seat,
downward to increase and upward
to decrease the desired amount of
lumbar support.
GETTING STARTED
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To Raise Rear Seatback• Pull the release strap toward the front of the vehicle.
• Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
Recliner Adjustment • Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the
seatback, release at the desired
position.
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.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seats are located near the bottom center ofthe instrument panel (below the heater/air conditioning controls).
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to
shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 30 minutes. The Low-level setting will
turn Off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because ofadvanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions
must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns
due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
GETTING STARTED
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Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position tofully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from
illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or
headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams willremain on until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is
present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flashthree times and automatically turn off.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is inREVERSE, a warning will display in the EVIC.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
LIFTGATE FLIPPER GLASS
• The liftgate flipper glass isunlocked when the liftgate is
unlocked. To open the flipper
glass, push up on the window
switch located on the liftgate.
NOTE: If a malfunction to the liftgate
latch should occur, an emergency
liftgate latch release, located on the
inside of the vehicle, can be used to
open the liftgate. The emergency
liftgate latch release can be accessed
through a snap-in cover located on
the liftgate trim panel.
WARNING!
• To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass may automatically rise.
• Driving with the liftgate or flipper glass open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be
injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you are
operating the vehicle.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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POWER OUTLET
• The power outlet is located on the instrument panel below the climatecontrol and is powered when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position.
• The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
ELECTRONICS
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front ofthe driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the
hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion
and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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