JEEP LIBERTY 2005 KJ / 1.G Owners Manual

BULB REPLACEMENT
Head Light
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine com-
partment to access the headlamp bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
unit housing.
4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
housing counter-clockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean
the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
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Front Turn Signal
1. Remove the screw from the turn signal/park lamp
unit.2. Pull the inboard side of the lamp away enough to
disengage the tab that secures the outboard side of the
lamp from the slot in the front bumper fascia.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counter-clockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean
the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
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Front Fog Light (Front Fascia Mounted)
1. Remove the three screws from the backside of the
lamp housing.
2. Pull the bezel and lens away from the lamp housing
far enough to access and disconnect the wiring connector
from the bulb pigtail wire.3. Pinch together the two hooked ends of the bulb
retainer clip and disengage them from the slots in the
mounting flange on the back of the lens reflector.
4. Pivot the retainer clip up off of the bulb flange and out
of the way.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean
the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the mounting flange and
replace the bulb.
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Light Bar
1. Remove the screws from the light bar cover.
2. Remove the light bar cover.3. Disconnect wiring harness from bulb socket.
4. Rotate the socket on the back of the lamp housing
counter-clockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean
the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Replace the bulb.
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Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights
1. Open the swing gate.
2. Remove the two Torx fasteners.
3. Remove rear lamp assembly.
4. Rotate the socket on the back of the lamp housing
counter-clockwise to unlock it.
5. Replace the bulb.
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.
2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL
housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the
CHMSL.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)20.5 Gallons 78 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4/3.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) 5 Qts 4.7 Liters
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine (SAE 0W-40 Mobil 1Synthetic, API
Certified Engine Oil)6.4 Qts 6.1 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engine (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula)10 Qts 9.5 Liters
3.7 Liter Engine (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula)14 Qts 13.2 Liters
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula)11.8 Qts 12.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS

Emission Control System Maintenance........360

Maintenance Schedules — Gasoline Engines....360
▫Schedule “B” — Gasoline Engines.........363
▫Schedule “A” — Gasoline Engines.........373
Maintenance Schedules — Diesel Engines.....378
▫Schedule “B” — Diesel Engines...........380
▫Schedule “A” — Diesel Engines...........385
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed inbold
typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES — GASOLINE
ENGINES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleB. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
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