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Jeep Liberty 2010 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LibertY USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 rugged independence...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . 2 CARGO AREA FEATURES ..40 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM CONTROLS AT A GLANCE TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..41 DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle.

  • Page 5: Rollover Warning

    Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction - Turn Signal Indicators Control System (TCS) - High Beam Indicator Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Cruise Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - 4WD Indicator - TOW/HAUL Indicator - 4WD LOW Indicator - 4WD LOW Indicator Light - Hill Descent Control...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. •...

  • Page 12: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...

  • Page 13: Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

    GETTING STARTED • Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. WARNING! • Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

  • Page 14: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED 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. Driver’s Power Seat • The power seat switch, located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor, controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat •...

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature • Each rear seatback can be folded flat or reclined. To Lower Rear Seatback • With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull the release strap toward the front of the vehicle and fold the rear seatback completely forward.

  • Page 18: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for front heated seats are located near the bottom center of the 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.

  • Page 19: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT STEERING COLUMN • The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED Key Fob Programmable Features • The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.

  • Page 21: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights and the third detent for AUTO. • When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

  • Page 22: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 23: Speed Control Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

  • Page 24: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation •...

  • Page 25: Parksense ® Rear Park Assist

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning • If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...

  • Page 26: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.

  • Page 27: Sky Slider Roof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ® SKY SLIDER ROOF • Press and release the top AUTO button, located in the center of the headliner, to ® automatically open the Sky Slider from the front. ® • Press and quickly release the bottom AUTO button to automatically open the Sky Slider from the rear.

  • Page 28: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (RES) Media Center 130 (RES/RSC)

  • Page 29: Audio Settings

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (REQ) NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers.

  • Page 30: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Auxiliary Mode • The auxiliary (AUX) jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...

  • Page 31: Navigation Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS NAVIGATION TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...

  • Page 32: Store Radio Presets

    ELECTRONICS Clock Setting Manually Adjust Time • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the USER CLOCK soft-key. • To adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD soft-key. •...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio • Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen. • If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50.

  • Page 34: Remote Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS Guide Me Home • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. • Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key to route you back to your home destination from your current location. Touch the GO soft-key to start your trip. •...

  • Page 35: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink ® )

    ELECTRONICS ® UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink ® Programming HomeLink Begin Programming ® • The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead console. • Erase all channels before you begin programming by holding the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes.

  • Page 36: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code System • At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “programming” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).

  • Page 37: Making A Phone Call

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.

  • Page 38: Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Phonebook (Uconnect™ Local) Edit • Press the Phone button • (After the BEEP), say “phonebook”. • (After the BEEP), say “new entry” or “list names” or “delete”. • Follow the prompts. Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button •...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a command (for example, “tutorial”). • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system.

  • Page 40: Off-Road Capabilities

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES • If the vehicle is stopped, the key must FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE be in the ON/RUN position. OPERATION • Shifts can not be completed if the key is in the ACC position. WARNING! 4WD LOCK To 4WD LOW • You or others could be injured if •...

  • Page 41: Transfer Case

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES ® MP3022 Selec-Trac II 2WD To 4WD AUTO Transfer Case • Move transfer case lever to the desired ® • The Selec-Trac II active on-demand position. transfer case provides four positions: • Shifts between 2WD and 4WD AUTO •...

  • Page 42: Utility

    UTILITY CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load Floor WARNING! • The cargo load floor system has a load • Cargo tie-downs are not safe capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load anchors for a child seat tether floor has a built-in storage bin that can strap.

  • Page 43: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    UTILITY...

  • Page 44: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY Towing – Four-Wheel Drive RECREATIONAL TOWING Models (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models • Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft is connected can result in severe transmission damage.

  • Page 45: Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override

    UTILITY • Press and maintain firm pressure BRAKE/TRANSMISSION on the brake pedal. INTERLOCK MANUAL • Using a screwdriver, reach into the OVERRIDE manual override opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down. • The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail •...

  • Page 46: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 47 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 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.

  • Page 48: Brake Warning Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Brake Warning Light BRAKE • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.

  • Page 49: Oil Pressure Warning Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Oil Pressure Warning Light • This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on.

  • Page 50: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message • If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard. • Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. •...

  • Page 51: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.

  • Page 52: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location • The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in the left rear trim panel behind the second row seat. Spare Tire Stowage • To remove the spare tire, remove the jack-handle components from the storage bin in the left rear trim panel and assemble them.

  • Page 53: Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. •...

  • Page 55: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set 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.

  • Page 56: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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.
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. • Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system.

  • Page 58: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 59: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 60: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the 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. •...

  • Page 61: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 62: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part ® Engine Coolant 3.7L MOPAR Antifreeze/ 14 Quarts (13.3 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile Formula coolant recovery bottle HOAT (Hybrid Organic filled to MAX level. Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 63 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ® Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power Steering ® Fluid +4 or MOPAR ® ATF+4 Automatic — Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ® ATF+4 product.

  • Page 64: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 65: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles...

  • Page 66: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES...
  • Page 67 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Totally Integrated Power Module • The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module 40 Amp Green...
  • Page 68 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow 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) 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW SENSR, Underhood Lamp (UH...
  • Page 69 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) — Export Only 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR SW), Driver Window Switch (DRVR WIND SW) 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW), Window Module (WIN MOD) 10 Amp Red...

  • Page 70: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 71: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup, Tail, Stop 3157K Rear turn Signal Lamp 3757K Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp LED (*) (CHMSL) Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W Front Park/Turn Signal 3757AK Front Side Marker Headlamp 9008 H13 License Lamp...

  • Page 72: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle P.O. Box 21–8004 components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–877–426–5337 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 73: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • If you believe that your vehicle has a electronic files are also available on the safety defect, you should contact the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge websites. Customer Service Department • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select immediately. Canadian customers who "Owner/Service Manuals", then select...
  • Page 74 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Disclaimer: WARNING! (Continued) • THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED • Tires should be inspected WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS regularly by a qualified technician OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE for signs of damage, such as OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE TIRE punctures, impacts, MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT under-inflation or overloading.
  • Page 75 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Using Lift Kits WARNING! • Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire Tires and the spare tire should be combinations can cause instability or replaced after six years, regardless loss of control. When changing tire of the remaining tread. Failure to sizes, always consult an installer for follow this warning can result in optimum rim width and carefully check...

  • Page 76: Mopar Accessories Mopar Accessories

    • The following highlights just some of the authentic Jeep Accessories by MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Jeep Liberty. • To see the full line of accessories, stop by your Jeep dealer or visit MOPAR.com. CHROME: • Mirror Covers •...
  • Page 77 NOTES...
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  • Page 80 10KK74-926-AA Liberty Fourth Printing User Guide...

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