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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    Cleaning the sensors
    Location of the front sensors Location of the rear sensors The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with water and a suitable car washing detergent ...