Jeep Liberty Quiz
What To Do In Emergencies

Preparations For Jump-Start

In this manual: What To Do In Emergencies
Introduction — 7Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle — 101Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle — 186Understanding Your Instrument Panel — 117Starting And Operating — 111What To Do In Emergencies — 19Maintaining Your Vehicle — 79Maintenance Schedules — 3If You Need Consumer Assistance — 21
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The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.

Positive Battery Post
Positive Battery Post

• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.

1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to LOCK.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

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