2009 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual

2009 LIBERTY LIBERTY 2009 owner’s manual Chrysler LLC 81-326-0941 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. by:Provided Information VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a DRIVING AND ALCOHOL description of features and equipment that are no longer Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please accidents. disregard any features and equipment described in this Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood manual that are not on this vehicle. alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any WARNING! obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- ously manufactured. Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC Information Provided by:Provided Information SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................85 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 197 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................287 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...............................................393 6 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................407 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................453 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ..........................................469 9 10 INDEX ....................................................................479 10 Information Provided by:Provided Information Information Provided by:Provided Information INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ........................... 4 Ⅵ Warnings And Cautions ................... 7 Ⅵ Rollover Warning ....................... 4 Ⅵ Vehicle Identification Number .............. 7 Ⅵ How To Use This Manual .................. 5 Ⅵ Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 Information Provided by:Provided Information 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in and various customer-oriented documents. You are a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an urged to read these publications carefully. Following the unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because instructions and recommendations in this manual will of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle be aware of all safety warnings. control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal When it comes to service, remember that your authorized injury. Drive carefully. dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar௡ parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. Information Provided by:Provided Information INTRODUCTION 5 million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing 1 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 Owner’s 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 Rollover Warning Label this Owner’s Manual: 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 Information Provided by:Provided Information 6 INTRODUCTION Information Provided by:Provided Information INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- 1 erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. 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 is stamped into the right front Vehicle Identification Number door sill (under the molding) and appears on the Auto- NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title. Information Provided by:Provided Information 8 INTRODUCTION 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. Information Provided by:Provided Information THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ 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 Ⅵ Illuminated Entry System ................. 19 Ⅵ Sentry Key௡ .......................... 14 Ⅵ 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 Flip-Up Window .... 24 Ⅵ Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18 ▫ Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped ........................... 24 ▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18 Information Provided by:Provided Information 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 39 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25 Ⅵ Liftgate ............................. 40 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 25 ▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 41 ▫ General Information ................... 26 Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ..................... 42 Ⅵ Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 27 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 43 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 27 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 48 Ⅵ Door Locks ........................... 29 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped ....... 49 ▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 29 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert௡) ......................... 49 ▫ Power Door Locks .................... 30 ▫ Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped .... 51 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) ......................... 33 ▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 51 Ⅵ Windows ............................ 35 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 52 ▫ Power Windows ...................... 35 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 52 Information Provided by:Provided Information THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 81 Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags .......... 53 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 71 Vehicle ............................. 82 2 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 80 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ................... 83 Ⅵ Safety Tips ........................... 81 ▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 81 Information Provided by:Provided Information 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These either side up. numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these

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