2 0 1 0 Liberty OWNER’S MANUAL 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 ............................. 89 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................205 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................301 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 411 6 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................425 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................475 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................ 495 9 10 INDEX ...................................................................505 10 Information Provided by: Provided Information :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 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 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR௡ parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction. essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. 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 located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an documents. Please take the time to read these publica- unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom- of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of mendations in this manual will help assure safe and control it may roll over when some other vehicles may enjoyable operation of your vehicle. not. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two 1 injury. Drive carefully. 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. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Rollover Warning Label Consult the following table for a description of the Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. this Owner’s Manual: government notes that the universal use of existing seat :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 6 INTRODUCTION :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 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 proce- dures 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 or alter the VIN. mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title. :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 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. :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2 Ⅵ A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 ▫ To Arm The System ................... 18 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12 ▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14 Ⅵ Illuminated Entry ...................... 19 Ⅵ Sentry Key௡ .......................... 14 Ⅵ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 19 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 15 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 20 ▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 16 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 21 ▫ General Information ................... 17 ▫ To Unlatch The Liftgate Flip-Up Window .... 23 Ⅵ Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17 ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped ......................... 23 ▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 38 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 24 Ⅵ Liftgate ............................. 38 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 24 ▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 39 ▫ General Information ................... 25 Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ..................... 40 Ⅵ Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 26 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 42 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 26 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 47 Ⅵ Door Locks ........................... 28 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped ....... 48 ▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 28 ▫ Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints (AHR) ...................... 48 ▫ Power Door Locks .................... 29 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (BeltAlert௡) ......................... 52 (Rear Doors) ......................... 32 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Ⅵ Windows ............................ 34 Mode — If Equipped ................... 54 ▫ Power Windows ...................... 34 ▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 54 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 55 Ⅵ Safety Tips ........................... 85 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 55 ▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 85 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 85 2 Airbags ............................ 56 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 73 Vehicle ............................. 86 ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 75 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ................... 87 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 84 :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI 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 numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key. Vehicle Key :yb dedivorP noitamrofnI THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider௡ 2 (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, features such as the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider௡ (if equipped), and power outlets will Ignition Switch Positions remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either 1 — Lock 3 — On 2 — Acc 4 — Start front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature