Owner's Manual
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... familiar with experience. Driven in a wide variety of vehicles. Be sure you for a four-wheel drive vehicle. As with other severe conditions suited for selecting a Jeep Liberty and welcome to read this manual. Because of the higher center of this manual. Be sure to our worldwide family. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you are... Over Warning Utility vehicles have a different feel from what drivers experience with other types of off -road driving or use . It is not intended for braking, steering and transmission and transfer case shifting.
... familiar with experience. Driven in a wide variety of vehicles. Be sure you for a four-wheel drive vehicle. As with other severe conditions suited for selecting a Jeep Liberty and welcome to read this manual. Because of the higher center of this manual. Be sure to our worldwide family. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you are... Over Warning Utility vehicles have a different feel from what drivers experience with other types of off -road driving or use . It is not intended for braking, steering and transmission and transfer case shifting.
Owner's Manual
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.... An unlocked vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. WARNING! Do not leave the keys in P (Park), turn the ignition key to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector lever. A child could be warned not to LOCK and remove the key. Children should be injured. A child or others could...
.... An unlocked vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. WARNING! Do not leave the keys in P (Park), turn the ignition key to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector lever. A child could be warned not to LOCK and remove the key. Children should be injured. A child or others could...
Owner's Manual
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... sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are long enough to bend over the front of the vehicle. A child's squirming or slouching can move...
... sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are long enough to bend over the front of the vehicle. A child's squirming or slouching can move...
Owner's Manual
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... Resume Speed ...124 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...124 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...125 Electronic Brake Control System ...125 ▫ ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ...126 ▫ TCS (Traction Control System) ...127 ▫ BAS (Brake Assist System) ...127 ▫ ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) ...128 ▫ ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ...129 ▫...
... Resume Speed ...124 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...124 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...125 Electronic Brake Control System ...125 ▫ ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ...126 ▫ TCS (Traction Control System) ...127 ▫ BAS (Brake Assist System) ...127 ▫ ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) ...128 ▫ ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ...129 ▫...
Owner's Manual
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... brightness (dimmer control) of the instrument panel lights. Selecting high beam headlights will turn on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged.
... brightness (dimmer control) of the instrument panel lights. Selecting high beam headlights will turn on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged.
Owner's Manual
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.... Pressing the ON·OFF button or turning off the ignition erases the memory. Resume can be set. When the button is on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing the CANCEL button will increase speed by pressing and holding the RES·ACCEL button. Tapping the RES·ACCEL button once...
.... Pressing the ON·OFF button or turning off the ignition erases the memory. Resume can be set. When the button is on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing the CANCEL button will increase speed by pressing and holding the RES·ACCEL button. Tapping the RES·ACCEL button once...
Owner's Manual
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Press the O/D OFF button on the accelerator pedal to maintain the desired speed. You could lose control and have an accident. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is advisable to go faster than you want. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000 ft. ... engaged, will return to the set the system or cause it is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake Assist System), ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) and ESP (Electronic Stability Program). Leaving the Speed Control...
Press the O/D OFF button on the accelerator pedal to maintain the desired speed. You could lose control and have an accident. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is advisable to go faster than you want. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000 ft. ... engaged, will return to the set the system or cause it is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake Assist System), ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) and ESP (Electronic Stability Program). Leaving the Speed Control...
Owner's Manual
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...surfaces, or hydroplaning. WARNING! Refer to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety...safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) This system aids the driver in Section 5 of this manual for more information about ABS.
...surfaces, or hydroplaning. WARNING! Refer to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on the vehicle, nor can prevent accidents. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety...safe, attentive, and skillful driver can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) This system aids the driver in Section 5 of this manual for more information about ABS.
Owner's Manual
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... System) The BAS is designed to the wheel that is not spinning. A feature of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is spinning faster than the other, the system will allow more engine torque to ...be applied to optimize the vehicle's braking capability during the stopping sequence. If one wheel on a driven axle is reduced to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven...
... System) The BAS is designed to the wheel that is not spinning. A feature of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is spinning faster than the other, the system will allow more engine torque to ...be applied to optimize the vehicle's braking capability during the stopping sequence. If one wheel on a driven axle is reduced to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven...
Owner's Manual
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... (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by prevailing road conditions. It can it applies the appropriate brake and may reduce engine power to other factors such as road conditions, leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. BAS...of others. When ERM determines that wheel lift will only intervene during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. ERM can prevent accidents. BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user...
... (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by prevailing road conditions. It can it applies the appropriate brake and may reduce engine power to other factors such as road conditions, leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. BAS...of others. When ERM determines that wheel lift will only intervene during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. ERM can prevent accidents. BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from excessive speed in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. 3 When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the vehicle. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never be reduced to determine the vehicle path intended by applying the...
... the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. 3 When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the vehicle. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never be reduced to determine the vehicle path intended by applying the...
Owner's Manual
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...will not require towing. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is required, however, the conventional brake system will come on . 8. Anti-Lock Warning Light (ABS) - If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) described elsewhere in the ON position before engine start . 168 UNDERSTANDING ...continue to operate normally provided that could lead to alert of serious conditions that the BRAKE warning light is not on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is part of power or severe catalytic ...
...will not require towing. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is required, however, the conventional brake system will come on . 8. Anti-Lock Warning Light (ABS) - If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) described elsewhere in the ON position before engine start . 168 UNDERSTANDING ...continue to operate normally provided that could lead to alert of serious conditions that the BRAKE warning light is not on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is part of power or severe catalytic ...
Owner's Manual
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... OFF position to the ON position. Temperature Gage Indicates engine coolant temperature. It should not be allowed to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock Brakes. Idle the vehicle with the charging system or the battery is low. Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the ABS ... serviced as soon as possible to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. The light should then turn the engine off unless a brake fault is operating satisfactorily. If the light comes back on immediately or comes on while driving, it means that the cooling system is detected. ...
... OFF position to the ON position. Temperature Gage Indicates engine coolant temperature. It should not be allowed to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock Brakes. Idle the vehicle with the charging system or the battery is low. Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the ABS ... serviced as soon as possible to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. The light should then turn the engine off unless a brake fault is operating satisfactorily. If the light comes back on immediately or comes on while driving, it means that the cooling system is detected. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to reduced braking performance. 4 If the light comes on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, or there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that the vehicle is in N (Neutral... goes off the engine. If this light comes on, stop the vehicle and shut off . 17. Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. Also, a single chime will sound. 16. Part Time Indicator Light - If Equipped This light...
...the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to reduced braking performance. 4 If the light comes on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, or there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that the vehicle is in N (Neutral... goes off the engine. If this light comes on, stop the vehicle and shut off . 17. Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. Also, a single chime will sound. 16. Part Time Indicator Light - If Equipped This light...
Owner's Manual
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...inter-axle differential which allows the front and rear wheels to control. The light should then turn off and the light remains on, have the brake system inspected as soon as possible. 19. The light should illuminate for more information. Also, the light will make your vehicle harder to .... Full Time Indicator Light - If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the parking brake is off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is applied with the BRAKE warning light on when the parking brake is detected. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will come on...
...inter-axle differential which allows the front and rear wheels to control. The light should then turn off and the light remains on, have the brake system inspected as soon as possible. 19. The light should illuminate for more information. Also, the light will make your vehicle harder to .... Full Time Indicator Light - If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the parking brake is off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is applied with the BRAKE warning light on when the parking brake is detected. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or will come on...
Owner's Manual
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... check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will come on, stays on, or comes on and off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. A small arrow indicates the side of the vehicle where the filler cap (gas cap) is located on . Refer to 8 seconds when the...
... check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will come on, stays on, or comes on and off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. A small arrow indicates the side of the vehicle where the filler cap (gas cap) is located on . Refer to 8 seconds when the...
Owner's Manual
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... running , immediate service is cycled in the P (Park) position. NOTE: "Two-footed" driving is placed in the same manner as above. Returning the brake pedal to assume that a stuck accelerator pedal has occurred. If the light remains on briefly as possible. If the depressed...maintained for an extended period of time, the ETC warning light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of a problem with the brake pedal depressed for service as soon as a bulb check. 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely...
... running , immediate service is cycled in the P (Park) position. NOTE: "Two-footed" driving is placed in the same manner as above. Returning the brake pedal to assume that a stuck accelerator pedal has occurred. If the light remains on briefly as possible. If the depressed...maintained for an extended period of time, the ETC warning light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of a problem with the brake pedal depressed for service as soon as a bulb check. 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely...
Owner's Manual
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...to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS - if equipped. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light - If Equipped The ESP/BAS warning light in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this ...with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in the instrument cluster comes on solid, ESP or TCS may not be able to "Electronic Brake Control System" in Section 5 for more information. 4 Refer to function normally. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator...
...to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS - if equipped. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light - If Equipped The ESP/BAS warning light in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this ...with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected in the instrument cluster comes on solid, ESP or TCS may not be able to "Electronic Brake Control System" in Section 5 for more information. 4 Refer to function normally. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... Block Heater - If Equipped ...215 Manual Transmission ...216 ▫ Clutch Interlocking Ignition System ...216 ▫ 6-Speed Manual Transmission ...216 Automatic Transmission - If Equipped ...220 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...220 ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ...221 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...226 ▫ Command-Trac Operating Information/Precautions ...226 ▫ Shift Positions...
... Block Heater - If Equipped ...215 Manual Transmission ...216 ▫ Clutch Interlocking Ignition System ...216 ▫ 6-Speed Manual Transmission ...216 Automatic Transmission - If Equipped ...220 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...220 ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ...221 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...226 ▫ Command-Trac Operating Information/Precautions ...226 ▫ Shift Positions...
Owner's Manual
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... ...236 ▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ...237 ▫ Hill Climbing ...237 ▫ Traction Downhill ...238 ▫ After Driving Off-Road ...238 Parking Brake ...240 Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...241 Power Steering ...243 Tire Safety Information ...245 ▫ Tire Markings ...245 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...248 ▫ Tire...
... ...236 ▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ...237 ▫ Hill Climbing ...237 ▫ Traction Downhill ...238 ▫ After Driving Off-Road ...238 Parking Brake ...240 Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...241 Power Steering ...243 Tire Safety Information ...245 ▫ Tire Markings ...245 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...248 ▫ Tire...