2008 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 277

STARTING AND OPERATING 277 STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. starting vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. 4WD Models Only To enhance off-road performance, 4-wheel drive models equipped with a manual transmission will start with or without pressing the clutch pedal when in 4-wheel drive low range. The 4 LOW indicator light will illuminate when the transfer case is in 4-wheel drive low range. Normal Starting NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start, turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the selector lever in the "N" (Neutral) or "P" (Park) position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range. Manual Transmission - If Equipped Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in "N" (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal before 5