Jeep Liberty: Traction Downhill
Shift the transmission into a low gear and the transfer case to 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine compression drag. This will permit you to control the vehicle speed and direction.
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission whenever possible.
Hill Climbing
NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the
conditions at the crest and/or on the other side.
Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a
lower gear and shift the transfe ...
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
always a good idea to check for damage. That way you
can get any problems taken ca ...
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Sound controls and audio settings
NOTE
- SPEED VOLUME CONTROL is a
function that automatically adjusts the
volume according to the vehicle speed.
As the vehicle speed increases, the
audio volume automatically increases
to m ...
Oil check preparation
Prior to checking the oil level ensure that:
- The vehicle is on level ground.
- The engine oil is cold.
Note: If it is necessary to check the oil level
when the engine is hot, switch off the engi ...
Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that the side of the vehicle can just be seen and the
blind spot mirror has an unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic or before changing a lane, look at the main ...
