JEEP LIBERTY 2004 KJ / 1.G Owners Manual

Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 297
Cruise Control.......................... 108
Cruise Light........................... 155
Cup Holder............................ 136
Customer Assistance..................... 348
Cylinder, Retest Requirements............... 102
Daytime Running Lights................... 102
Dealer Service.......................... 289
Defroster, Rear Window................... 204
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 287
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 101
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 290
Power Steering........................ 300
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 281
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 294Used Engine Fluids..................... 294
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 21
Door Opener, Garage..................... 125
Doors................................. 18
Drive Belts............................ 294
Driving............................... 236
Off-Pavement......................... 236
On Hills............................ 237
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 237
When to Use Low Range................. 236
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 77
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 133
Electrical Power Outlets................... 133
Electronic Speed Control................... 108
Electronic Vehicle Information Center.......... 112
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 272
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Jump Starting......................... 279
Tow Hooks.......................... 281
Emission Control System Maintenance......288,330
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 297
Block Heater......................... 212
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Checking Oil Level..................... 290
Compartment......................285,286
Compartment Identification............285,286
Cooling............................. 303
Fails to Start.......................... 211
Flooded, Starting...................... 211
Fuel Requirements..................259,326
Jump Starting......................... 279
Malfunction Indicator................... 152
Oil ..............................290,326
Oil Change Interval.................... 292
Oil Disposal.......................... 294Oil Filter............................ 294
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 294
Oil Selection.......................293,326
Overheating.......................... 273
Starting............................. 210
Temperature Gauge..................... 153
Timing Belt.......................... 297
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 293
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 17
Exhaust Gas Caution...................... 68
Exhaust System......................... 302
Exterior Finish Care...................... 316
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 297
Engine Oil........................... 294
Finish Care............................ 316
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Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 272
Turn Signal.......................... 151
Flat Tire Changing....................... 274
Flooded Engine Starting................... 211
Fluid Capacities......................... 326
Fluid Leaks............................. 70
Fluid Level Checks....................... 70
Automatic Transmission................. 311
Clutch Fluid.......................... 313
Engine Oil........................... 290
Manual Transmission................... 313
Power Steering........................ 300
Fog Lights............................. 102
Folding Rear Seat........................ 94
Four Wheel Drive....................... 222
Operation........................... 222
Shifting..........................225,230
Systems..........................222,226Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 272
Front Axle............................. 315
Fuel................................. 259
Filler Cap............................ 262
Filler Door........................... 262
Gasoline............................ 259
Gauge.............................. 157
Materials Added....................... 262
Octane Rating........................ 259
Requirements......................259,326
Tank Capacity........................ 326
Fuel System Caution..................... 263
Fuses................................ 320
Garage Door Opener..................... 125
GasCap .............................. 262
Gasoline.............................. 259
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 260
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 260
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Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 153
Fuel................................ 157
Odometer........................... 154
Speedometer......................... 151
Tachometer.......................... 151
Gear Ranges........................215,217
General Information...................... 256
Glass Cleaning.......................... 318
Glove Compartment...................... 135
Hands-Free Phone........................ 78
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 272
Head Restraints.......................... 92
Head Rests............................. 92
Headlights............................ 101
High Beam........................... 151
Lights On Reminder.................... 102
Passing............................. 101Switch.............................. 101
Heated Mirrors.......................... 78
Heated Seats............................ 97
Heater............................... 198
Heater, Engine Block..................... 212
Holder, Cup........................... 136
Homelink Transmitter.................... 125
Hood Release........................... 97
Hoses................................ 307
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 313
Identifying Your Engine................285,286
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 297
Illuminated Entry........................ 17
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 249
Information Center, Vehicle................. 112
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
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Instrument Cluster....................... 150
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 149
Interior Appearance Care.................. 317
Interior Fuses.......................... 320
Interior Lighting......................... 98
Interior Lights........................... 98
Intermittent Wipers...................... 107
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 274
Jack Operation.......................... 276
Jacking Instructions...................... 276
Jump Starting.......................... 279
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key Release Button....................... 13
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14Keyless Entry System...................... 23
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 151
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................62,63
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 259
Light Bar............................. 103
Lighter, Cigar.......................... 135
Lights..............................98,324
Airbag............................58,157
Anti-Lock........................... 152
Battery Saver......................... 102
Brake Warning........................ 155
Cargo ............................99,137
Cruise.............................. 155
Daytime Running...................... 102
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............99,101
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Dome.............................. 111
Fog ................................ 102
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 152
Fuses............................... 320
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 272
Headlight Switch...................... 101
Headlights........................... 101
Headlights On Reminder................. 102
Headlights On With Wipers............... 101
High Beam Indicator.................... 151
Instrument Cluster..................... 101
Intensity Control....................... 99
Interior.............................. 98
Lights On Reminder.................... 102
Low Fuel............................ 157
Malfunction Indicator................... 152
Map Reading......................... 100
Oil Pressure.......................... 155
Park............................... 101Passing............................. 101
Reading............................. 111
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 157
Sentry Key........................... 157
Transfer Case......................155,156
Transmission Warning................... 155
Turn Signal........................101,151
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 151
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 244
Locks
Automatic Door........................ 21
Child Protection........................ 22
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 21
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................62,63
Lubrication, Body....................... 301
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Lug Nuts............................. 278
Luggage Carrier......................... 142
Luggage Rack.......................... 142
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 298
Maintenance Procedures................... 290
Maintenance Schedule.................... 330
Light Duty Schedule9A9................. 342
Light Duty Schedule9B9................. 333
Schedule9A9......................... 342
Schedule9B9.......................... 333
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 132
Malfunction Indicator Light..............152,288
Manual, Service......................... 354
Manual Transmission..................213,313
Fluid Level Check...................... 313
Lubricant Selection..................... 313
Shift Speeds.......................... 215
Map/Reading Lights..................... 111Master Cylinder......................... 310
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 120
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Remote........................ 77
Heated.............................. 78
Outside.............................. 76
Rearview............................. 75
Vanity............................... 78
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............ 113,254
Mopar Parts.........................289,353
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 100
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 68
Occupant Classification System............... 51
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 259
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Odometer............................. 154
Trip ................................ 154
Off-Pavement Driving..................236,319
Off-Road Driving........................ 319
Oil, Engine............................ 290
Capacity............................ 326
Change Interval....................... 292
Checking............................ 290
Dipstick............................. 290
Identification Logo..................... 293
Materials Added to..................... 294
Pressure Warning Light.................. 155
Recommendation...................293,326
Viscosity..........................293,326
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 294
Oil Pressure Light....................... 155
Onboard Diagnostic System..............287,288
Opener, Garage Door..................... 125
Organizer, Cargo........................ 140Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 76
Overhead Console....................... 110
Overheating, Engine...................... 273
Owner's Manual........................ 354
Paint Care............................. 315
Paint Damage.......................... 315
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Parking Brake.......................... 232
Passing Light........................... 101
PCV Valve............................ 297
Pets.................................. 67
Phone, Cellular.......................... 78
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 244
Polishing and Waxing..................... 316
Power
Distribution Center..................... 323
Door Locks........................... 21
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Mirrors.............................. 77
Outlet.............................. 133
Seats................................ 93
Steering............................. 300
Sunroof............................. 130
Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Preparation for Jacking.................... 276
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features............ 115
Programming Transmitters.................. 26
Radial Ply Tires......................... 251
Radio........................160,167,174,183
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 158
Radio Operation................160,167,174,198
Radio, Satellite.......................... 190
Rear Axle..........................231,315Rear Swing Gate......................... 29
Rear Window Defroster................... 204
Rear Window Features.................... 203
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 203
Rearview Mirrors........................ 75
Reclining Front Seats...................... 91
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 327
Recreational Towing...................... 267
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 267
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 269
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 260
Refrigerant............................ 300
Reminder, Lights On..................... 102
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 23
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 194
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 289
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Replacement Tires....................... 252
Reporting Safety Defects................... 353
Restraint, Head.......................... 92
Restraints, Child......................... 58
Restraints, Infant......................... 59
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 137
Roof Rack............................. 142
Rotation, Tires.......................256,258
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 353
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 68
Safety Information, Tire................... 239
Safety Tips............................. 68
Satellite Radio.......................... 190
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 193
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 330Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 40
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................58,65
Extender............................. 45
Inspection............................ 69
Maintenance.......................... 319
Operating Instructions................... 36
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 157
Seats................................. 90
Adjustment........................... 90
Cleaning............................ 318
Head Restraints........................ 92
Heated.............................. 97
Power............................... 93
Rear Folding.......................... 94
Reclining............................. 91
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