2011 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual

2011 Jeep Liberty owners manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Liberty
Rating:
(10)

Online manual

Size:
4.86 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
Ignition Key Removal
14
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
18
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
20
To Disarm The System
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24
To Unlatch The Liftgate Flipper Glass
26
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
26
Using The Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Battery Replacement
27
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
32
Power Windows
37
Lap/Shoulder Belts
46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52
Seat Belt Pretensioner
52
Seat Belt Lock Out
53
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
53
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
53
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
58
Energy Management Feature
60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
60
Seat Belt Extender
60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
61
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
66
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
78
Child Restraints
79
Transporting Passengers
89
Exhaust Gas
90
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
91
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
93
Inside Day/Night Mirror
101
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
102
Outside Mirrors
103
Power Mirrors
103
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
104
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
104
Operation
107
Phone Call Features
115
Uconnect™ Phone Features
118
Advanced Phone Connectivity
122
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
124
Voice Command System Operation
135
Commands
136
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
141
Heated Seats — If Equipped
142
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
144
Front Seat — Manual Recline
145
Manual Lumbar Support — If Equipped
146
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
146
Head Restraints
147
Programming The Memory Feature
154
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
155
Memory Position Recall
156
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
156
Multifunction Lever
160
Headlights And Parking Lights
160
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
161
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
162
Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped
162
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
163
Lights-On Reminder
163
Fog Lights — If Equipped
163
Turn Signals
164
High/Low Beam Switch
164
Flash-To-Pass
164
Instrument Panel Dimmer
165
Map/Reading Lights
165
Cargo Light
166
Windshield Wiper Operation
167
Intermittent Wiper System
168
Windshield Washers
169
Mist Feature
170
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
170
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
172
To Activate
174
To Set A Desired Speed
175
To Deactivate
175
To Resume Speed
175
To Vary The Speed Setting
175
ParkSenseĥ Sensors
177
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display
177
ParkSenseĥ Display
178
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ
182
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System
182
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System
183
Programming HomeLinkĥ
186
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
189
Using HomeLinkĥ
190
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button
190
Security
190
Troubleshooting Tips
190
Opening Sunroof — Express
193
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
193
Closing Sunroof — Express
193
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
193
Pinch Protect Feature
193
Pinch Protect Override
194
Venting Sunroof — Express
194
Sunshade Operation
194
Wind Buffeting
194
Sunroof Maintenance
194
Sky Slider™ Usage Precautions
195
Sky Slider™ Control
197
Opening The Sky Slider™
198
Closing The Sky Slider™
198
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature
199
Wind Buffeting
199
Sky Slider™ Maintenance
200
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
200
Glove Box Storage Compartment
204
Front Storage Compartment
204
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
212
Rear Window Defroster
213
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
214
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
217
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
220
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
221
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
239
Oil Change Required
241
Trip Functions
242
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
243
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
251
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
259
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
261
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
263
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
263
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
270
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
271
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
274
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
276
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
278
RSC)
279
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
279
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
285
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
287
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
290
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
290
Radio Operation
296
CD Player
296
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
297
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
298
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
302
Operating Tips
307
Normal Starting
315
Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C)
316
If Engine Fails To Start
316
After Starting
317
Key Ignition Park Interlock
318
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
319
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission
319
Command-Trac IIĥ Transfer Case – If Equipped
323
Selec-Tracĥ II Transfer Case – If Equipped
329
When To Use 4WD LOW Range
335
Driving Through Water
336
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
337
Hill Climbing
337
Traction Downhill
338
Power Steering Fluid Check
341
PARKING BRAKE
341
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
346
Traction Control System (TCS)
347
Brake Assist System (BAS)
348
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
349
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
349
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped
352
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
354
Tire Markings
359
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
362
Tire Terminology And Definitions
363
Tire Pressure
368
Tire Inflation Pressures
369
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
371
Radial-Ply Tires
371
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
371
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
372
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
373
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
373
Tire Spinning
374
Tread Wear Indicators
374
Life Of Tire
375
Replacement Tires
376
TIRE CHAINS
377
Base System
382
Premium System – If Equipped
385
Reformulated Gasoline
391
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
391
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
392
MMT In Gasoline
392
Materials Added To Fuel
393
Fuel System Cautions
393
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
395
Common Towing Definitions
399
Trailer Hitch Classification
404
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
405
Trailer And Tongue Weight
407
Towing Requirements
408
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
415
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
416
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
417
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
423
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
424
Jack Location
426
Spare Tire Stowage
426
Spare Tire Removal
427
Preparations For Jacking
428
Preparations For Jump-Start
432
Jump-Starting Procedure
434
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
436
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
440
Two-Wheel Drive Models
440
Four-Wheel Drive Models
442
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
443
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
446
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
447
REPLACEMENT PARTS
448
Engine Oil
450
Engine Oil Filter
452
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
452
Maintenance-Free Battery
453
Air Conditioner Maintenance
455
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
456
Body Lubrication
456
Windshield Wiper Blades
457
Adding Washer Fluid
457
Exhaust System
458
Cooling System
460
Brake System
466
Automatic Transmission
468
Transfer Case
470
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
471
Sky Slider™ Top Care
472
Totally Integrated Power Module
480
Headlamp
486
Front Turn Signal And Front Side Marker Lamp
487
Front Fog Lamp
487
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up Lamp
488
Engine
490
Chassis
491
Required Maintenance Intervals
496
Prepare For The Appointment
511
Prepare A List
511
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
512
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
512
In Mexico contact:
512
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
513
Service Contract
513
WARRANTY INFORMATION
514
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
514
In Canada
515
Treadwear
517
Traction Grades
517
Temperature Grades
518

2011 Jeep Liberty Overview

Introduction

The 2011 Jeep Liberty stands as a robust and versatile compact SUV that embodies the spirit of adventure intrinsic to the Jeep brand. With its rugged design and commendable off-road capability, the Liberty appeals to both on-road and off-road enthusiasts. Whether navigating city streets or heading off the beaten path, this SUV delivers a balanced mix of comfort and performance, making it an attractive option for families and outdoor adventurers alike.

Powertrains

The 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with two capable powertrains. The standard offering is a 3.7-liter V6 engine, delivering 210 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque, providing ample power for various driving conditions. A more powerful 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine is also available, producing 160 horsepower and an impressive 295 lb-ft of torque, ideal for those needing enhanced towing and hauling capabilities. Both engines can be paired with a smooth-shifting five-speed automatic transmission, offering responsive performance and improved fuel efficiency.

Trims

Features

Inside, the 2011 Jeep Liberty offers a range of features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard offerings include air conditioning, a four-speaker sound system, and a height-adjustable driver's seat. Higher trims boast upgrades such as a touchscreen navigation system, premium audio, and heated front seats, allowing for a tailored and enjoyable driving experience. Safety features are abundant as well, with options for stability control, advanced airbags, and a robust construction designed for occupant protection.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2011 Jeep Liberty is an essential resource, providing detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and safety guidelines. It includes diagnostic information, troubleshooting tips, and descriptions of various features. This comprehensive guide is designed to help owners maximize their driving experience while ensuring the longevity and reliability of their Jeep Liberty.

User manual download

The Jeep Liberty owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2011 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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