2012 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual
2012 Liberty2012OWNER’S MANUALChrysler Group LLC12KK74-126-AA907708 12 Jeep Liberty OM cover.indd 1First EditionLibertyPrinted in U.S.A.3/3/11 1:17 PM
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and thename Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes ofaccidents.Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional onthis vehicle. This manual may also include a description offeatures and equipment that are no longer available or werenot ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any featuresand equipment described in this manual that are not on thisvehicle.Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes indesign and specifications, and/or make additions to orimprovements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.WARNING!Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Yourperceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,and your judgment is impaired when you have beendrinking. Never drink and then drive.Copyright 2011 Chrysler Group LLC
SECTIONTABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE1INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9334UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21945STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31556WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43367MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45578MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50589IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523910INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53310
INTRODUCTION1CONTENTS䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number. 7䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler GroupLLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precisionworkmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - allessentials that are traditional to our vehicles.This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and variouscustomer-oriented documents. Please take the time toread these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will helpassure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.When it comes to service, remember that your authorizeddealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares aboutyour satisfaction.ROLLOVER WARNINGUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover ratethan other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higherground clearance and a higher center of gravity than manypassenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a widevariety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafemanner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of thehigher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control itmay roll over when some other vehicles may not.NOTE:After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or othershould be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicleing and remain with the vehicle when sold.control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may resultin a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatalinjury. Drive carefully.
INTRODUCTION 5two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbeltedperson is significantly more likely to die than a personwearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.HOW TO USE THIS MANUALConsult the Table of Contents to determine which sectioncontains the information you desire.Since the specification of your vehicle depends on theitems of equipment ordered, certain descriptions andillustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.Rollover Warning LabelThe detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manualcontains a complete listing of all subjects.Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- Consult the following table for a description of thevided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughoutU.S. government notes that the universal use of existing this Owner’s Manual:seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 ormore each year and could reduce disabling injuries by1
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INTRODUCTION 7WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision orbodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If youdo not read this entire manual, you may miss importantinformation. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERThe Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on theleft front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN isvisible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also is stamped into the right frontdoor sill (under the molding) and appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a windowon your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title.1Vehicle Identification Number
8 INTRODUCTIONVEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to an accident resulting in serious injury ordeath.Stamped VIN LocationNOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE2CONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14䡵 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 21 Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 22 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 To Unlatch The Liftgate Flipper Glass . . . . . . . 24䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 18 Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 25
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 䡵 Liftgate General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Liftgate Flipper Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 27 䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 50 Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Seat Belt Lock Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 51 Child-Protection Door Lock System — RearDoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51䡵 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Seat Belt Pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 53 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 58䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — AirBags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 65 Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 88 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Periodic Safety Checks You Should MakeOutside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEThe authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle hasA WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYou can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Theseeither side up.numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from yourauthorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for thesenumbers and keep them in a safe place.Ignition Key RemovalAutomatic TransmissionPlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the ACCposition and then push the key and cylinder inwardslightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Thenremove the key.Vehicle Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13NOTE: For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), features such as the powerwindow switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider威(if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to theLOCK position. Opening either front door will cancelthis feature.Ignition Switch Positions1 — LOCK2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)3 — ON4 — START For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, features such asthe power window switches, radio, power sunroof orSky Slider威 (if equipped), and power outlets willremain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignitionswitch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening eitherfront door will cancel this feature. The time for thisfeature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic stomer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.2
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEWARNING!CAUTION! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the keyfob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number of reasons. A child orothers could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parkingbrake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, anddo not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUNposition. A child could operate power windows,other controls, or move the vehicle. Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up maycause serious injury or death.An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.Always remove the key from the ignition, and lockall doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.Key-In-Ignition ReminderIf you open the driver’s door and the key is in theignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove thekey.NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only soundswhen the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACCposition.SENTRY KEY姞The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.or unlocked.Either of these conditions will result in the engine beingshut off after two seconds.The system uses ignition keys that have an embeddedelectronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normalvehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 secgrammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon asseconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the possible by an authorized dealer.engine.NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is alsoconsidered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit theignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.CAUTION!The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compatible with some after-market remote starting systems.Use of these systems may result in vehicle startingproblems and loss of security protection.During normal operation, after turning on the ignitionswitch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for threeseconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after theAll of the keys provided with your new vehicle havebulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with thebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics.electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Lightbegins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that2
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEprocedure. This procedure consists of programming ablank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is oneNOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehiclethat has never been programmed.electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizerbe programmed to any other vehicle.System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to anauthorized dealer.Replacement KeysCAUTION!Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicleand lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.At the time of purchase, the original owner is providedwith a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number isrequired for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorizeddealer or by following the customer key programmingCustomer Key ProgrammingIf you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can programnew Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing thefollowing procedure:1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s)to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turnthe ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at leastthree seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turnthe ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove thefirst key.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 173. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. Inaddition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position andremove the second key.Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If youdo not have a programmed Sentry Key威, contact yourauthorized dealer for details.NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorizeddealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch. your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reproTurn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing.General InformationTo indicate that programming is complete, the VehicleThe Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15Security Light will turn on again for three seconds andand with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation isthen turn off.subject to the following conditions:The new Sentry Key威 is programmed. The Remote This device may not cause harmful interference.Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro This device must accept any interference that may begrammed during this procedure.received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.2
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPEDThe Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,liftgate, and liftgate flipper glass for unauthorized entryand ignition for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for doorlocks and flipper glass are disabled.one should go off in the future, you will need to knowwhich mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.Rearming Of The SystemIf something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm, and noaction is taken to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarmwill turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all ofIf something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the VehicleAlarm will sound the horn intermittently, the headlights, Security Alarm will rearm itself.park lamps and/or turn signals and the Vehicle SecurityTo Arm The SystemLight in the instrument cluster will flash for three minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver’s door, 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit thepassenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, vehicle.the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash2. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power doorfor an additional 15 minutes.LOCK switch or the LOCK button on the Remote KeylessNOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- Entry (RKE) transmitter.ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and theNOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if youSecurity modes to hear the differences in the horn. In caselock the doors with the manual door lock plungers or thedriver’s door lock cylinder.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 193. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Light in theinstrument cluster will flash rapidly for about 16 secondst
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