Safety
One thing I really missed in the Liberty was a backup camera; it comes with an optional parking assist system, which includes a sonar-based warning system with audio and visual alerts. For a smaller SUV, the Liberty is still tall. If one of my children were standing behind it, there's no way I could see them because the rear window is too high off the ground.
The Liberty comes with four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, stability control and traction control. It also comes with front-impact and side curtain airbags for both rows, but there are no side-impact airbags for front passengers.
The Liberty received a Good rating in frontal-offset crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, it only scored a Marginal in side-impact testing and a Poor in the rear crash test. Yikes! While the Liberty appears to deliver a solid, tank-like ride, I'd say this little SUV needs to head back to boot camp for additional safety training!
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: There's plenty of room for all types of child-safety seats and baby gear.
In School: Kids will probably get dirty when they climb in, but there's plenty of space in the backseat for them.
Teens: This is a cool-looking car with plenty of fun features - Sky Slider - to play with.
See also:
Installing The Child Restraint System
We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing
your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, wi ...
Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist
of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Preferred
Automatic. This means the oper ...
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced
by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser f ...