2010 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Liberty
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
4
INTRODUCTION
5
ROLLOVER WARNING
5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
13
Ignition Key Removal
13
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
15
SENTRY KEY
15
Replacement Keys
16
Customer Key Programming
17
General Information
18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
18
Rearming of the System
19
To Arm the System
19
To Disarm the System
19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
20
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
21
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
22
To Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up Window
24
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
24
Using the PANIC Alarm
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
25
Battery Replacement
25
General Information
26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
27
How To Use Remote Start
27
DOOR LOCKS
29
Manual Door Locks
29
Power Door Locks
30
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
33
WINDOWS
35
Power Windows
35
Wind Buffeting
39
LIFTGATE
39
Liftgate Flipper Glass
40
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
41
Lap/Shoulder Belts
43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
48
Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped
49
Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints (AHR)
49
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
53
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped
55
Energy Management Feature
55
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
56
Seat Belt Extender
56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags
57
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
74
Child Restraint
76
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
85
SAFETY TIPS
86
Transporting Passengers
86
Exhaust Gas
86
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
87
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
88
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
90
MIRRORS
95
Inside Day/Night Mirror
95
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
95
Outside Mirrors
96
Power Mirrors
97
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
98
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
98
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
98
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
99
Operation
101
Phone Call Features
109
Uconnect™ Phone Features
112
Advanced Phone Connectivity
117
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
118
General Information
127
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
127
Voice Command System Operation
127
Commands
129
Voice Training
132
SEATS
132
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
133
Recliner Adjustment
133
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
134
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
135
Power Seat — If Equipped
135
Adjusting Active Head Restraints
136
Heated Seats — If Equipped
139
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold-Flat Feature
140
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
143
Programming the Memory Feature
143
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
145
Memory Position Recall
145
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)
146
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
147
LIGHTS
149
Multifunction Lever
149
Headlights and Parking Lights
150
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
150
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
151
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped
151
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
152
Lights-On Reminder
152
Fog Lights — If Equipped
153
Turn Signals
153
Lane Change Assist
154
High/Low Beam Switch
154
Flash-To-Pass
154
Instrument Panel Dimmer
154
Map/Reading Lights
155
Cargo Light
155
Battery Saver Feature
155
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
156
Windshield Wiper Operation
156
Intermittent Wiper System
157
Windshield Washers
158
Mist Feature
159
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
159
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
161
TILT STEERING COLUMN
161
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
162
To Activate
163
To Set a Desired Speed
164
To Deactivate
164
To Resume Speed
164
To Vary the Speed Setting
165
To Accelerate for Passing
165
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
166
ParkSense Sensors
167
ParkSense Warning Display
167
ParkSense Display
168
Enabling and Disabling ParkSense
171
Service the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
172
Cleaning the ParkSense System
173
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
173
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
175
Programming HomeLink
177
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
180
Using HomeLink
180
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
180
Security
181
Troubleshooting Tips
181
General Information
182
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
182
Opening Sunroof — Express
183
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
183
Closing Sunroof — Express
183
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
184
Pinch Protect Feature
184
Pinch Protect Override
184
Venting Sunroof — Express
184
Sunshade Operation
184
Wind Buffeting
185
Sunroof Maintenance
185
Ignition Off Operation
185
SKY SLIDER™ FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED
185
Sky Slider™ Usage Precautions
186
Sky Slider™ Control
188
Opening the Sky Slider™
188
Closing the Sky Slider™
189
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature
190
Wind Buffeting
190
Sky Slider™ Maintenance
190
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
190
CUPHOLDERS
193
STORAGE
194
Front Storage Compartment
194
Console Storage Compartment
194
CARGO AREA FEATURES
195
Cargo Load Floor
195
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
201
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
201
Rear Window Defroster
202
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
203
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
206
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
209
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
210
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
211
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
226
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
228
Oil Change Required
229
Trip Functions
230
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
232
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
234
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
239
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
239
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
247
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
249
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
252
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
252
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
254
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped
255
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
255
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio
255
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio
256
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
259
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
259
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
262
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
264
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
267
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO
267
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
268
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
273
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
276
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
278
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
278
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)
279
System Activation
280
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
280
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
281
Satellite Antenna
281
Reception Quality
281
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
281
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
284
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
284
Right-Hand Switch Functions
284
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation
285
Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation
285
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
285
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
286
CLIMATE CONTROLS
286
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
287
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
291
Operating Tips
297
STARTING AND OPERATING
302
STARTING PROCEDURES
306
Normal Starting
306
Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C)
307
If Engine Fails to Start
307
After Starting
308
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
308
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
309
Key Ignition Park Interlock
310
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
310
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
310
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission
312
Gear Ranges
312
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
316
MP1522 Command-Trac Transfer Case – If Equipped
316
MP3022 Selec-Trac II Transfer Case – If Equipped
322
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
328
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
328
When To Use 4WD LOW Range
328
Driving Through Water
329
Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand
330
Hill Climbing
330
Traction Downhill
331
After Driving Off-Road
331
POWER STEERING
332
Power Steering Fluid Check
334
PARKING BRAKE
334
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
337
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
339
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
339
Traction Control System (TCS)
340
Brake Assist System (BAS)
340
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
341
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped
342
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
343
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped
346
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
347
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light
351
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
352
Tire Markings
352
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
356
Tire Terminology and Definitions
357
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
358
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
362
Tire Pressure
362
Tire Inflation Pressures
363
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
365
Radial-Ply Tires
365
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
365
Tire Spinning
366
Tread Wear Indicators
367
Life Of Tire
368
Replacement Tires
368
TIRE CHAINS
369
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
371
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
372
Base System
375
Premium System – If Equipped
377
General Information
382
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
382
Reformulated Gasoline
383
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
383
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
384
MMT In Gasoline
384
Materials Added To Fuel
385
Fuel System Cautions
385
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
386
ADDING FUEL
387
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
387
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
388
VEHICLE LOADING
389
Certification Label
389
TRAILER TOWING
391
Common Towing Definitions
391
Trailer Hitch Classification
396
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
397
Trailer and Tongue Weight
398
Towing Requirements
399
Towing Tips
405
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
406
Two-Wheel Drive Models
406
Four-Wheel Drive Models
407
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
412
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
413
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
413
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
414
Jack Location
415
Spare Tire Stowage
415
Spare Tire Removal
415
Preparations For Jacking
416
Jacking Instructions
417
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
421
Preparations for Jump-Start
421
Jump-Starting Procedure
423
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
425
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
425
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
425
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
426
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L
428
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
429
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
429
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
430
REPLACEMENT PARTS
431
DEALER SERVICE
432
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
432
Engine Oil
433
Engine Oil Filter
435
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
435
Maintenance-Free Battery
436
Air Conditioner Maintenance
437
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
438
Body Lubrication
438
Windshield Wiper Blades
439
Adding Washer Fluid
440
Exhaust System
440
Cooling System
443
Brake System
449
Automatic Transmission
450
Transfer Case
451
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
453
Sky Slider™ Top Care
453
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
456
FUSES
461
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
461
REPLACEMENT BULBS
468
BULB REPLACEMENT
469
Headlamp
469
Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lamp
470
Front Fog Lamp
470
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lamp
471
FLUID CAPACITIES
472
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
473
Engine
473
Chassis
474
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
476
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
477
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
477
Required Maintenance Intervals
479
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
496
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
498
Prepare For The Appointment
498
Prepare A List
498
Be Reasonable With Requests
498
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
498
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
499
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
499
In Mexico contact:
499
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
500
Service Contract
500
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
501
MOPAR PARTS
501
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
501
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
501
In Canada
502
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
502
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
503
Treadwear
504
Traction Grades
504
Temperature Grades
505
2010 Jeep Liberty Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Jeep Liberty is a compact SUV that exemplifies ruggedness and versatility, catering to adventure enthusiasts and daily commuters alike. With its bold exterior and practical interior, the Liberty blends traditional Jeep attributes with modern comforts and technology. Designed for those who seek both off-road capability and urban functionality, this model offers an enticing option for various lifestyles.
Powertrains
The 2010 Jeep Liberty comes with a robust powertrain lineup that amplifies its adventurous spirit. Standardly equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 engine, it delivers 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a smooth five-speed automatic transmission, ensuring a comfortable driving experience. For those seeking additional power and efficiency, an optional 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine is available, producing 160 horsepower and a remarkable 295 lb-ft of torque, making it an efficient choice for those who prioritize fuel economy.
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Features
The 2010 Jeep Liberty embraces a broad range of features aimed at providing comfort and safety. Standard features include air conditioning, cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel, while optional upgrades consist of a Uconnect infotainment system, navigation, and rear park assist. Ample cargo space further enhances its practicality, allowing for easy storage of sports gear or groceries.
Owners Manual
The owners manual for the 2010 Jeep Liberty provides essential insights for maintaining and enjoying your vehicle. Detailed sections cover routine maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and safety information, ensuring that owners can fully utilize their Liberty's capabilities while promoting its longevity. A comprehensive guide to features and specifications is included, making it a valuable resource for both new and seasoned Jeep enthusiasts.
User manual download
The Jeep Liberty owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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