power steering fluid JEEP LIBERTY 2010 KK / 2.G Owners Manual

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

On-Road Driving Tips .................. 321
 Off-Road Driving Tips .................. 321
▫ When To Use 4WD Low Range .......... 321
▫ Driving Through Water ................ 322
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ......... 323
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... 323
▫ Traction Downhill .................... 324
▫ After Driving Off-Road ................ 324
 Power Steering ....................... 325
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 327
 Parking Brake ........................ 327
 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 329 
Electronic Brake Control System ........... 331
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 332
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 332
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 333
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......... 334
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ................ 334
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . 337
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......... 339
 Tire Safety Information ................. 343
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 343
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 347
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 348
296 STARTING AND OPERATING

If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE:
•Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel
travel are considered normal and do not indicate that
there is a problem with the power steering system.
•Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer-
ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time.
This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering
system. This noise should be considered normal, and it
does not in any way damage the steering system.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end
of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering
fluid temperature and it should be avoided when
possible. Damage to the power steering pump may
occur.
326 STARTING AND OPERATING

Power Steering Fluid Check
Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined
service interval is not required. The fluid should only be
checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are
apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici-
pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho-
rized dealer.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering
system as the chemicals can damage your power
steering components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do
not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
power steering fluid.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in Section 7 for the correct fluid type.
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. When the parking brake is applied with the
ignition ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru-
ment cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pull
up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
completely.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 327

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding 1 quart (0.9 L) of oil when the reading is
at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at
the top of the safe zone on these engines.
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Transfer Case MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only rec-
ommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid or equivalent.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467

Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 303
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 85
Bulb Replacement ....................... 461
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,461
Calibration, Compass ..................... 229
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 465
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 378
Oil (Engine) .......................... 426
Power Steering ........................ 327
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 438
Car Washes ............................ 449
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,377
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 197
Cargo Area Features ...................... 193
Cargo Compartment ...................... 193
Light ............................... 154
Cargo Light ............................ 154 Cargo Load Floor
........................ 193
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 195
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 380
Cellular Phone .......................... 98
Certification Label ....................... 380
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 405
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 345
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............210,421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
Child Restraint .................... 75,76,80,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............79,80
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 373
Cleaning Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 431
Climate Control ......................... 281
Clock ........................ 237,251,254,263
502 INDEX

Turn Signal................ 88,152,211,462,464
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 153
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 39
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 300
Floor Console .......................... 192
Fluid, Brake ........................... 467
Fluid Capacities ......................... 465
Fluid Leaks ............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks .................... 444,445
Automatic Transmission ................. 443
Brake .............................. 441
Cooling System ....................... 435
Engine Oil ........................... 424
Power Steering ........................ 327
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 466
Fog Light Service ........................ 463
Fog Lights .................... 148,152,211,463
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 139 Four Wheel Drive
Shifting ..................... 309,312,315,318
Systems .......................... 309,315
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 309
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 397
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 397
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 445
Fuel ................................. 373
Additives ............................ 375
Clean Air ............................ 373
Ethanol ............................. 374
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 378
Gasoline ............................ 373
Gauge .............................. 208
Materials Added ....................... 375
Methanol ............................ 374
Octane Rating ...................... 373,466
Requirements ......................... 373
Specifications ......................... 466
506 INDEX

Overdrive.......................... 220,307
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 307
Overheating, Engine ................... 216,404
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,495
Paint Care ............................. 448
Paint Damage .......................... 448
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 163
Parking Brake .......................... 327
Parking On Hill ......................... 327
Passing Light ........................... 153
Personal Settings ........................ 231
Pets .................................. 84
Pets, Transporting ........................ 84
Phone, Cellular .......................... 98
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 98
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 348
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 449 Power
Door Locks ........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 96
Seats ............................... 135
Steering .......................... 325,327
Sunroof ............................. 180
Sunroof (Sky Slider) ................. 183,446
Windows ............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 467
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 407
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 231
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 19
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 355
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 438
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INDEX 513