2012 JEEP LIBERTY maintenance

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.
919031_12d_Liberty_User_Guide_011212.indd 21/12/12 11:51 AM

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC..2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit..............4
Instrument Cluster ............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ..................8
Remote Start...............9
Theft Alarm ................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ........... 10
Child Restraints .............11
FrontSeats ................13
RearSeats.................15
HeatedSeats .............. 16
Tilt Steering Column ..........17
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In
Recommendations............18
Turn Signal/Lights Lever ........18
Wiper/Washer Lever .........20
Speed Control ..............21
Manual Climate Controls .......22
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ..................23
Parksense® Rear Park Assist .....24
Liftgate Flipper Glass .........24
Power Sunroof .............25
Sky Slider® Roof ............26
Wind Buffeting .............27
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ....28
Media Center 130
(Sales Code RES) ...........30
Media Center 130 With Satellite
Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) . . . 32
Media Center 230 (Sales Code
REQ)...................34
Media Center 430/430N (Sales
Code RBZ/RHB) ............37
Media Center 730N (Sales Code
RHR) ...................46
Sirius XM™Satellite Radio/Travel
Link ....................56
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 60
Uconnect™ Phone ...........60
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....63
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio .....65
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) .............65
Programmable Features .......66Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®)
..............68
Power Outlet ...............71
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFour-Wheel Drive Operation .....72
UTILITYCargoAreaFeatures .........74
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)........76
Tow/Haul Mode ............ 77
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ........... 77
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance .....79
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ..................79
If Your Engine Overheats .......83
Jacking And Tire Changing .....84
Jump-Starting .............89
Shift Lever Override .......... 91
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ......92
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......93
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .....94
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..........95
Engine Compartment .........96
Fluids And Capacities .........97
Maintenance Chart ..........99
Fuses ...................102
TirePressures..............106
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....107
Exterior Bulbs .............107
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center ..................108
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center ..................108
Assistance For The Hearing
Impaired.................108
Publications Ordering .........108
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............109
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By
MOPAR®.................110
INDEX................. 111
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions .....114
TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tiremaintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the
malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C)
of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure
inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is
68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire
inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi
(7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the
tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or
sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is
not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if
your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may
result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift
the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature
reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
80

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
99

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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
100

Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized ServiceCenter
8,000 Miles
(13,000 km)
or 6 Months
16,000 Miles
(26,000 km)
or 12 Months
24,000 Miles
(39,000 km)
or 18 Months
32,000 Miles
(52,000 km)
or 24 Months
40,000 Miles
(65,000 km)
or 30 Months
48,000 Miles
(78,000 km)
or 36 Months
56,000 Miles
(91,000 km)
or 42 Months
64,000 Miles
(104,000 km)
or 48 Months
72,000 Miles
(117,000 km)
or 54 Months
80,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 60 Months
88,000 Miles
(143,000 km)
or 66 Months
96,000 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 72 Months
104,000 Miles
(169,000 km)
or 78 Months
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
101

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
112

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.
919031_12d_Liberty_User_Guide_011212.indd 21/12/12 11:51 AM