Jeep Liberty: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System - Automatic Transmission - Starting And Operating - Jeep Liberty Owner's ManualJeep Liberty: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position unless the brakes are applied. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN or START position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.

    Key Ignition Park Interlock
    This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ OFF position. The key can on ...

    Four–Speed Automatic Transmission
    The shift lever position display (located in the instrument panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position ...

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    Fastening seat belts
    WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed ...

    Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
    ■ Rear facing - Infant seat/convertible seat Place the child seat on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle. Run the seat belt through the child seat and insert the plate into the ...

    Starting Procedures
    Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ign ...