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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    Power Door Locks — If Equipped
    The power door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch forward to lock the doors, and rearward to unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switch WARNING! • For personal se ...

    Windshield Wiper Blades
    Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations of salt or road film. Operat ...

    Glovebox Storage
    The lockable glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the lower instrument panel. Pull outward on the handle/latch to open the compartment. ...