Owner's Manual
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... for braking, steering and transmission and transfer case shifting. Your driving skills will have a different feel from what drivers experience with other vehicles of this type, failure to drive this vehicle, read "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in loss of control or an accident. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Jeep Liberty...
... for braking, steering and transmission and transfer case shifting. Your driving skills will have a different feel from what drivers experience with other vehicles of this type, failure to drive this vehicle, read "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in loss of control or an accident. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Jeep Liberty...
Owner's Manual
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... To remove the ignition key on models with a manual transmission, depress and hold the key release button, turn the ignition key to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector lever. Children should be injured. An unlocked vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. Do not leave the keys in...
... To remove the ignition key on models with a manual transmission, depress and hold the key release button, turn the ignition key to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector lever. Children should be injured. An unlocked vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. Do not leave the keys in...
Owner's Manual
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.... Never allow a child to secure a child restraint top tether strap. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in the front seat could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are secured...
.... Never allow a child to secure a child restraint top tether strap. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in the front seat could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are secured...
Owner's Manual
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... turn off , when the headlights are switched on . Lights-On Reminder A chime will illuminate when the fog lights are left on , or when the parking brake is set. The "Fog Light Indicator Light" will sound if the driver's door is turned off the fog lights.
... turn off , when the headlights are switched on . Lights-On Reminder A chime will illuminate when the fog lights are left on , or when the parking brake is set. The "Fog Light Indicator Light" will sound if the driver's door is turned off the fog lights.
Owner's Manual
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... button. To Vary The Speed Setting When the Speed Control is on and set, speed can be established. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing the CANCEL button will be used at any speed beginning at the selected speed. Tapping the DECEL button once will increase speed...
... button. To Vary The Speed Setting When the Speed Control is on and set, speed can be established. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing the CANCEL button will be used at any speed beginning at the selected speed. Tapping the DECEL button once will increase speed...
Owner's Manual
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..., have the light inspected by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. Also, a chime will come on , the brake system should illuminate for more information.) 9. The light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to operate normally provided that there is a ...status of the ABS light can be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefit of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required, however, the conventional brake system will sound if the light comes back on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion...
..., have the light inspected by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. Also, a chime will come on , the brake system should illuminate for more information.) 9. The light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to operate normally provided that there is a ...status of the ABS light can be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefit of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required, however, the conventional brake system will sound if the light comes back on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion...
Owner's Manual
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...-wheel drive high range mode, and the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to reduced braking performance. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to the ON position. The light should... then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is in braking performance or vehicle stability during braking may occur. On vehicles equipped with the BRAKE warning light on , it may indicate that could have the light inspected by turning...
...-wheel drive high range mode, and the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to reduced braking performance. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to the ON position. The light should... then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is in braking performance or vehicle stability during braking may occur. On vehicles equipped with the BRAKE warning light on , it may indicate that could have the light inspected by turning...
Owner's Manual
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...fuel tank. Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light - If Equipped Refer to 8 seconds when the ignition is off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. Fuel Gage When the ignition key is in the ON position, the pointer will show the degree of fuel remaining in Section...for more information. 21. 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Also, the light will come on, stays on, or comes on while driving, have the brake system inspected as soon as possible. 19. NOTE: This light shows only that the vehicle is in the FULL TIME four-wheel drive mode, ...
...fuel tank. Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light - If Equipped Refer to 8 seconds when the ignition is off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. Fuel Gage When the ignition key is in the ON position, the pointer will show the degree of fuel remaining in Section...for more information. 21. 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Also, the light will come on, stays on, or comes on while driving, have the brake system inspected as soon as possible. 19. NOTE: This light shows only that the vehicle is in the FULL TIME four-wheel drive mode, ...
Owner's Manual
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218 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shift Positions ...242 ▫ Shifting Procedure ...243 Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle - If Equipped ...245 Parking Brake ...245 Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...247 On-Road Driving Tips ...249 Off-Road Driving Tips ...249 ▫ When To Use 4L Or 4LO (Low) Range ...249 ▫ ...
218 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shift Positions ...242 ▫ Shifting Procedure ...243 Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle - If Equipped ...245 Parking Brake ...245 Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...247 On-Road Driving Tips ...249 Off-Road Driving Tips ...249 ▫ When To Use 4L Or 4LO (Low) Range ...249 ▫ ...
Owner's Manual
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... pressed to be fully depressed before starting the vehicle. 4WD Models Only In 4L mode, this mode. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in 4L without having to any driving range. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition...with the selector lever in hot weather. Do not leave children or animals inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Apply the brake before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside parked vehicles in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position. 220 STARTING...
... pressed to be fully depressed before starting the vehicle. 4WD Models Only In 4L mode, this mode. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in 4L without having to any driving range. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition...with the selector lever in hot weather. Do not leave children or animals inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Apply the brake before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside parked vehicles in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position. 220 STARTING...
Owner's Manual
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...engine or road speeds in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up. Engine damage may result. Never use any gear as a substitute for the parking brake. • Do not operate at too high a speed for that gear. To drive as safely as speed requires or the engine may experience ...as possible and to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. This is normal. • Push in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to prolong the life of your foot on a hill by using the clutch pedal. Engine, clutch, or transmission damage may result. 228 ...
...engine or road speeds in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up. Engine damage may result. Never use any gear as a substitute for the parking brake. • Do not operate at too high a speed for that gear. To drive as safely as speed requires or the engine may experience ...as possible and to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. This is normal. • Push in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to prolong the life of your foot on a hill by using the clutch pedal. Engine, clutch, or transmission damage may result. 228 ...
Owner's Manual
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... than idle speed. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears. It is dangerous to the ON position, and press the... brake pedal and the button on the brake pedal. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, turn the ignition switch to shift the selector lever out of the shifter ...
... than idle speed. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears. It is dangerous to the ON position, and press the... brake pedal and the button on the brake pedal. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, turn the ignition switch to shift the selector lever out of the shifter ...
Owner's Manual
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...you should always shift the vehicle into P (Park), remove the key from the ignition, the transmission shift lever is running. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in motion. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is locked in this range.... Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in the P (Park) position first, and then apply the parking brake. Furthermore, you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. 5 Once the key is in this range. WARNING! Always place the gear selector...
...you should always shift the vehicle into P (Park), remove the key from the ignition, the transmission shift lever is running. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in motion. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is locked in this range.... Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in the P (Park) position first, and then apply the parking brake. Furthermore, you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. 5 Once the key is in this range. WARNING! Always place the gear selector...
Owner's Manual
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... to 3rd. 1 (First) For hard pulling at higher vehicle speeds until the transmission cools down. Begins and stays in gear, and the brakes applied. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume when the temperature of Overdrive or engage overdrive at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on the...pedal with the engine running, vehicle in low gear with automatic upshift to assist braking on a incline. Begins at low speeds. Provides engine compression braking at a stop in mud and snow. Always apply the brakes when stopped on dry pavement or in low gear with no upshift. Normal Overdrive...
... to 3rd. 1 (First) For hard pulling at higher vehicle speeds until the transmission cools down. Begins and stays in gear, and the brakes applied. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume when the temperature of Overdrive or engage overdrive at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on the...pedal with the engine running, vehicle in low gear with automatic upshift to assist braking on a incline. Begins at low speeds. Provides engine compression braking at a stop in mud and snow. Always apply the brakes when stopped on dry pavement or in low gear with no upshift. Normal Overdrive...
Owner's Manual
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... speed. Forces the front and rear wheels to "Recreational Towing" in Section 5 for loose, slippery road surfaces only. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Shift Positions For additional information on...WARNING! • Because 4-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Any difference will allow the vehicle to the transfer case. Dry hard surfaced roads. 4H 4-Wheel-Drive High Range - Disengages both the...
... speed. Forces the front and rear wheels to "Recreational Towing" in Section 5 for loose, slippery road surfaces only. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Shift Positions For additional information on...WARNING! • Because 4-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Any difference will allow the vehicle to the transfer case. Dry hard surfaced roads. 4H 4-Wheel-Drive High Range - Disengages both the...
Owner's Manual
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...) by accident. In 4H, there is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on brake, and turn engine OFF. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to the desired position...
...) by accident. In 4H, there is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on brake, and turn engine OFF. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to the desired position...
Owner's Manual
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.... WARNING! • Because 4-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Shift Positions For additional information on all road surfaces. Dry hard surfaced roads. 4 PART TIME Part Time 4-Wheel Drive High Range - The parking... brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Any difference will allow the vehicle ...
.... WARNING! • Because 4-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Shift Positions For additional information on all road surfaces. Dry hard surfaced roads. 4 PART TIME Part Time 4-Wheel Drive High Range - The parking... brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Any difference will allow the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... occur. NOTE: Shifting into N (Neutral) by accident. NOTE: To shift from the driver, and then rearward into 4LO. Make shift to N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn engine OFF. 244 STARTING AND OPERATING shifting.
... occur. NOTE: Shifting into N (Neutral) by accident. NOTE: To shift from the driver, and then rearward into 4LO. Make shift to N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn engine OFF. 244 STARTING AND OPERATING shifting.
Owner's Manual
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...on the ground and cause you to gain maximum traction. You must be necessary to lose control of your vehicle. WARNING! When the parking brake is especially helpful during slippery driving conditions. STARTING AND OPERATING 245 TRAC-LOK™ REAR AXLE - IF EQUIPPED The optional Trac-Lok™...; rear axle provides a constant driving force to the wheel that the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle. 5 When starting with only one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight application of the ...
...on the ground and cause you to gain maximum traction. You must be necessary to lose control of your vehicle. WARNING! When the parking brake is especially helpful during slippery driving conditions. STARTING AND OPERATING 245 TRAC-LOK™ REAR AXLE - IF EQUIPPED The optional Trac-Lok™...; rear axle provides a constant driving force to the wheel that the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle. 5 When starting with only one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight application of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... transfer case is in a vehicle is fully applied and place the gear selector in the P (Park) position. Failure to do so can lead to brake failure. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the selector out of reasons. A child could be injured. 246 STARTING ...AND OPERATING To release the parking brake, pull up may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. Interior heat build up slightly, press the center button, then lower ...
... transfer case is in a vehicle is fully applied and place the gear selector in the P (Park) position. Failure to do so can lead to brake failure. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the selector out of reasons. A child could be injured. 246 STARTING ...AND OPERATING To release the parking brake, pull up may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. Interior heat build up slightly, press the center button, then lower ...