Fluids JEEP LIBERTY 2005 KJ / 1.G User Guide

CAUTION!
When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could
damage them and cause them to leak.
Selection of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid, refer to
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for
correct fluid type.
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
The front axle has a threaded “fill plug” on the cover
plate, and a threaded “drain plug” on the bottom side of
the carrier.
Fluid Level Check
Lubricant should be 1/2(1 cm) below the oil fill hole.
Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level
specified above.
Selection of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid, refer to
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for
correct fluid type.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
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•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MoparTouch Up Paint on scratches or chips as
soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up
paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Interior Care
Use MoparFabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery
and carpeting.
Use MoparVinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl or leather
upholstery.
MoparVinyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for
interior vinyl trim.
Leather Seat Care & Cleaning
Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an
abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be
removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils canbe removed easily with a soft cloth and MoparTotal
Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather
with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners
to clean the leather. Application of a leather conditioner is
not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil (2.4L and 3.7L Engines) Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (2.8L Diesel Engines) Use API Certified SAE 0W-40 Mobil 1Synthetic Engine Oil that meets API
Categories SL/CF, and the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Stan-
dard MS-10725. If SAE 0W-40 is not available, SAE 5W-40 Mobil 1Synthetic
Engine Oil is acceptable.
Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) MoparOil Filter (P/N 4105409 or 4105409AB)
Oil Filter (3.7L Engine) MoparOil Filter (P/N 4781452AA or 4781452BB)
Oil Filter (2.8L Diesel Engine) MoparOil Filter (P/N 05072720AA)
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection (Gasoline Engines
Only)87 Octane (89 Octane should be used for trailer towing purposes - 3.7L
Only).
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission MoparManual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re-
quirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224)
Transfer Case MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Axle Differential (Front) MoparGear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Rear) MoparSynthetic Gear Lubricant (SAE 75W-90) or equivalent. For trailer
towing, the lubricant should be replaced with MoparSynthetic Gear &
Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W-140) or equivalent. Models equipped with Trac-
Lok™ require a limited-slip additive.
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 MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
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MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of
Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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Selection of Coolant..................326,356
Temperature Gauge..................... 171
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 319
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 127
Cruise Light........................... 172
Cup Holder............................ 150
Customer Assistance..................... 390
Cylinder, Retest Requirements............... 120
Daytime Running Lights................... 120
Dealer Service.......................... 312
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 309
Diesel Engine Maintenance................. 378
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming.............. 225
Diesel Fuel Water Separator................ 225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 119
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 312Power Steering........................ 322
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 302
Disarming, Theft System................... 31
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 316
Used Engine Fluids..................... 316
Door Locks............................. 20
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 23
Door Opener, Garage..................... 139
Doors................................. 20
Drive Belts............................ 316
Driving............................... 249
Off-Pavement......................... 249
Off-Road............................ 249
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 148
Electrical Power Outlets................... 148
Electronic Speed Control................... 127
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 156
Rearview Mirrors........................ 81
Reclining Front Seats..................... 109
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 357
Recreational Towing...................... 287
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 287
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 288
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 277
Refrigerant............................ 322
Reminder, Lights On..................... 120
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 25
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 208
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 311
Replacement Tires....................... 266
Reporting Safety Defects................... 395
Re-Priming Diesel Fuel System.............. 225Restraint, Head......................... 110
Restraints, Child......................... 63
Restraints, Infant......................... 64
Restraints, Occupant...................... 37
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 151
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 236
Roof Rack............................. 159
Rotation, Tires.......................... 275
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 74
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 395
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 73
Safety Information, Tire................... 254
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio.......................... 203
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 207
Schedule, Maintenance.................360,378
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
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