Exterior

Over the past few years, Jeep has consistently designed vehicles in the vein of its beloved Cherokee of the 1980s — the large Commander and small Patriot both share that look. The Liberty once had some stylish, rounded design elements, but no more (see a side-by-side comparison with the 2007 model). The 2008 version is all box, to help achieve that Cherokee aura. The abrupt angles, however, don't recall the classic Cherokee so much as they do World War II-era Jeeps. It's a masculine appearance that may turn off the avid female buyers that made the original Liberty such a strong seller.

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    Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
    The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/ RUN an ...

    Engine Break-In Recommendations
    A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 ...

    Overdrive Operation
    The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears). The transmission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the following conditions ...