To Open And Close The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
Hood Release
2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood.
Safety Latch Location
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
See also:
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 th ...
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 ...
Under the Hood
Four-cylinder and V-6 engines are available for the Liberty. A
150-horsepower, 2.4-liter Power Tech four-cylinder is standard in the Sport
model. A 210-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 produces 235 pounds-feet o ...