Jeep 2008 Liberty User manual

Liberty
OWNER’S MANUAL
2008
2008 Liberty
81-326-0841 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................85
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ......................................... 193
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................285
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...............................................399
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................413
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................467
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ..........................................475
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INDEX ....................................................................485
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
mIntroduction ...........................4
mRollover Warning ........................4
mHow To Use This Manual ..................5
mWarnings And Cautions ...................7
mVehicle Identification Number ...............7
mVehicle Modifications/Alterations ............8
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INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet
and various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully. Following the
instructions and recommendations in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an
unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because
of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of
control it may roll over when some other vehicles may
not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
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Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided
is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two
million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. Always buckle up.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed Index at the back of this manual contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual.
Rollover Warning Label
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind-
shield. This number also appears on the Automobile
Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on
your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title.
NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.
Vehicle Identification Number
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys ..................12
▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14
mSentry Keyt...........................14
▫Replacement Keys ......................16
▫Customer Key Programming ..............16
▫General Information ....................17
mSteering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..........18
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......18
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........18
mSecurity Alarm System — If Equipped .........18
▫Rearming Of The System .................19
▫To Arm The System .....................19
▫To Disarm The System ...................20
mIlluminated Entry System ..................20
mRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................21
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........21
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............23
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