Jeep Liberty: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System - Automatic Transmission - Starting And Operating - Jeep Liberty Owner's ManualJeep Liberty: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position unless the brakes are applied. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN or START position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.

    Key Ignition Park Interlock
    This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ OFF position. The key can on ...

    Four–Speed Automatic Transmission
    The shift lever position display (located in the instrument panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position ...

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    Checking bulbs
    With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: The following lights come on bri ...

    Dialing a number
    The system understands the digits zero to nine. These numbers can be spoken individually, in groups of several digits at a time, or the entire number can be given at once. Numbers above nine wi ...

    How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
    Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING! • ...