Jeep Liberty (2012 year). Instruction

Headlights With Wipers
(Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the multifunction lever is placed in the AUTO position.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.

The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped

This feature is particularly useful when exiting your
vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight
illumination for about 90 seconds after turning the igni-
tion switch to the LOCK position.

To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position while the headlights are still on. Then,
turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay
interval begins when you turn off the headlights. Only
the headlights will illuminate during this time.

If you turn the headlights, or parking lights, or ignition
switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay.

If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.

The Headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center

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(EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped

The headlights will turn on as Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) and operate at lower intensity whenever the
ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight
switch is off, the parking brake is released and the shift
lever is in any position except PARK.

Lights-On Reminder

If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned to the LOCK position, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on
the end of the multifunction lever.

NOTE:

The front fog lights will only operate with the

headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.

Front Fog Light Control

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Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

NOTE:

If either light remains on and does not flash, or

there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.

Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.

High/Low Beam Switch

Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to low beam.

Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.

Turn Signal Control

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NOTE:

If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-

pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds before
activating the flash-to-pass function again.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.

Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.

Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
the parking lights or headlights are on.

Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
detent to turn on the interior lighting.

Map/Reading Lights

These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console and above the rear doors by the grab
handles. Each light is turned on by pressing the lens.
Press the lens a second time to turn off the light. These
lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the

Dimmer Control

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UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is
turned completely upward to the second detent.

Cargo Light

The cargo light is mounted in the headliner above the
rear cargo area. This light will turn on when you open the
liftgate or any door, or if you press the UNLOCK button
on the RKE transmitter, or rotate the dimmer control on
the multifunction lever completely upward to the second
detent.

Battery Saver Feature

To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on
the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are
operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the
lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/
washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.

Wiper/Washer Lever

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Windshield Wiper Operation

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent
past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera-
tion.

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent
past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera-
tion.

NOTE:

The wipers will automatically return to the

“park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while
they are operating. The wipers will resume operation
when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON
position.

CAUTION!

• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving

through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than off.

• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch

and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”
position before turning off the engine. If the wiper
switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the
windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur
when the vehicle is restarted.

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Front Wiper Control

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents

the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

Intermittent Wiper System

Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-
tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind-
shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and
then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay
interval.

There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate
the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every
second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds
between cycles or from a minimum of one cycle every
second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h).

Front Wiper Control

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NOTE:

The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.

If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.

Windshield Washers

To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer
control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired (for a maximum of 10 seconds).

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for
two or three wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three
wipe cycles and then turn off.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield washer use.

Mist Feature

Push downward on the windshield wiper/washer con-
trol lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the
windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
The wipers will continue to operate until you release the
lever.

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NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer

pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped

This feature senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This
feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the windshield wiper/washer control lever to
one of the five intermittent wiper settings to activate this
feature.

The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the
windshield wiper/washer control lever. Wiper delay
position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position
5 is the most sensitive. Choose position 3 for normal rain
conditions. Choose position 2 or 1 if you desire less wiper
sensitivity. Choose position 4 or 5 if you desire more
sensitivity. Place the lever in the off position when not
using the system.

Mist Control

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NOTE:

• The rain-sensing feature will not operate when the

wiper speed is in the low or high position.

• The rain-sensing feature may not function properly

when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.

• Use of Rain-X威 or products containing wax or silicone

may reduce rain sensor performance.

• The rain-sensing feature can be turned on and off

through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information

Center

(EVIC)/Personal

Settings

(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

The rain-sensing system has protective features for the
wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:

• Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit — The rain-sensing

feature will not operate when the ignition is first
switched ON, the vehicle is stationary, and the outside
temperature is below 32° F (0° C). If the wiper control
is moved, the vehicle speed becomes greater than
0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature rises
above freezing the rain-sensing feature will then op-
erate.

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• Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The rain-sensing feature will

not operate when the ignition is ON, and the shift
lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the vehicle
speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless the wiper
control is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the
NEUTRAL position.

• Remote Start Wipe Inhibit (Vehicles Equipped with

Remote Start System)

— The rain-sensing feature will

not operate when the vehicle is in remote start mode.
This feature will return to normal operation once
remote start mode is exited. Refer to “Remote Start
System” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Headlights With Wipers
(Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering
column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if
they were turned on by this feature.

The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.

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TILT STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt control handle is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the steering
column.

To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, pull the control handle
upward until it is fully engaged.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column is locked before driving your ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.

Tilt Steering Control Handle

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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is
located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.

To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward.
To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in
position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.

WARNING!

Tilt/Telescoping Lever

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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.

NOTE:

In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-

tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.

To Activate

Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.

1 — ON/OFF

2 — RES +

4 — CANCEL

3 — SET -

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WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.

To Set A Desired Speed

Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.

NOTE:

The vehicle should be traveling at a steady

speed and on level ground before pressing the SET
button.

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
speed memory.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 20 mph (32 km/h).

To Vary The Speed Setting

When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-
crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button
is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to
increase until the button is released, then the new set
speed will be established.

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Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph
(2 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
the button results in an increase of 1 mph (2 km/h).

To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is
set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually
held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to
decrease until the button is released. Release the button
when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed
will be established.

Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph
(2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h).

To Accelerate For Passing

Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
vehicle set speed.

NOTE:

The Electronic Speed Control system maintains

speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal.

On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
Control.

WARNING!

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control and have an accident. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

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