Jeep Liberty (2012 year). Manual — part 6

remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for
as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
allowed by the child seat. These child seats are also held
in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH
child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower An-
chors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.

All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts
fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over
the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against
the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster
seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held
in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.

Children Too Large For Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend

over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
• The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the

hips and as snug as possible.

• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or

slouching can move the belt out of position.

• If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the

child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to

www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana-
dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web-
site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm

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WARNING!

• Improper installation can lead to failure of an

infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex-
actly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• A rearward- facing infant restraint should only be

used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing infant re-
straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy-
ing passenger air bag, which may cause severe or
fatal injury to the infant.

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:

• Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it

has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that
you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you
will use it before you buy it.

• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s

weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.

• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the

restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.

• Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the

manufacturer’s instructions tell you.

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WARNING!

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the
vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a
sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants
or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)
Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child re-
straint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH
system provides for the installation of the child restraint
without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the
child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether
straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure.

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail-
able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be
introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those anchorages will continue to

have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for
connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail-
able for some time. For some older child restraints, many
child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap
kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all
the available attachments provided with your child re-
straint in any vehicle.

All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages
that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible
child seats having flexible webbing mounted attach-
ments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be
installed in the outboard seating positions only. The
center seating position will accommodate LATCH-
compatible lower anchorages with flexible webbing
mounted attachments only. Regardless of the specific
type of lower attachment. Never install LATCH-
compatible child seats such that two seats share a com-
mon lower anchorage.

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If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints
in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the
LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard
position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the
center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH-
compatible, you can only install the child restraints using
the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to “Installing The
LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” and “In-
stalling Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” for
typical installation instructions.

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System
We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
were provided with the child restraint system.

The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at
the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback,
and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to
install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you
run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and
seat cushion surfaces.

Latch Anchorages

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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each
rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a

means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.

You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower
straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily
attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top
of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover
material. Then, locate the tether anchorage directly be-
hind the seat where you are placing the child restraint
and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful
to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
between the anchor and the child restraint. For the
outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath
the head restraint and attach the hook to the tether
anchor located on the back of the seat. Finally, tighten all
three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and

Tether Strap Mounting

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downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

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 badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belts
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or
a cinching latch plate to secure a Child Restraint System
(CRS). These types of seat belts are designed to keep the
lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint
so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR

will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt
from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into
the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to
“Automatic Locking Mode” description under “Seat
Belts in Passenger Seating Positions” section. The chart
below defines the seating positions with an Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate.

Driver

Center

Passenger

First Row

N/A

N/A

ALR

Second Row

ALR

Cinching

Latch Plate

ALR

Third Row

N/A

N/A

N/A

• N/A — Not Applicable
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor

To attach a child restraint tether strap:

1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough
of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it

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through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Next,
extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates
the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
pull it tight if necessary.

Installing a Child Restraint with a Cinching Latch Plate:

1. To install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate,
first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path of the child.
Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”

2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
pull it tight if necessary.

• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the

lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt
several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle with the release button facing out.

• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and

pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.

To attach a child restraint tether strap

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• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path

for the strap between the anchor and the child seat,
preferably between the head restraint posts under-
neath the head restraint.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.

Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

Tether Strap Mounting

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its

first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

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WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.

• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate

open, make sure that all windows are closed and
the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the

engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.

Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.

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Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.

Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Always make sure that floor mats are properly

attached to the floor mat fasteners.

• Never place or install floor mats or other floor

coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on

top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.

• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-

ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the

driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.

• If required, mounting posts must be properly

installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle

Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects

lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 100
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 102
▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 103

▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Things You Should Know About Your

Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 133

▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 133
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . 139
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Front Seat — Manual Recline . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Manual Lumbar Support — If Equipped . . . . 144
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 151

▫ Programming The Memory Feature . . . . . . . 152
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless

Entry Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 153

▫ Memory Position Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat

(Available With Memory Seat Only) . . . . . . . 155

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . 158
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 159

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▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped . . . . . . 160
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 161
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Battery Saver Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 164

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . 168
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . 172
䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 173

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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