check engine JEEP LIBERTY 2006 KJ / 1.G Owner's Guide

•Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the engine coolant/anti-
freeze reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmis-
sion, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and
clamps.
•After completion of off-road operation, the underside
of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Exam-
ine threaded fasteners for looseness.
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At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, clean and tighten the terminals as
required.
•Check the fluid levels of engine coolant/anti-freeze
deaeration bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmis-
sion, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and
clamps.
•Inspect engine accessory drive belts. Replace as neces-
sary.
•Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/
water separator unit.
Tire Rotation
•Rotate the tires every 6,250 miles (10 000 km).
SCHEDULE “A” — GASOLINE ENGINES 385
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............175,245
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 163
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 326
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 327
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 210
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 328
Air Filter .............................. 326
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 262
Airbag ................................ 47
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ....................... 52,61,179
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 48
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 27
Alignment and Balance ................... 267
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 204
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 362 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............125,245
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 175
Appearance Care ........................ 345
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 28
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 21
Automatic Transmission ................227,340
Adding Fluid ......................... 341
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 340
Fluid Level Check ...................... 340
Fluid Type ........................... 340
Gear Ranges .......................... 228
Shifting ............................. 227
Special Additives ...................... 341
Torque Converter ...................... 232
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 153
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 153
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Caution, Exhaust Gas................... 72,147
CD (Compact Disc) Changer .............189,199
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........185,187,191,194
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 207
Cellular Phone ........................ 83,207
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 361
Chains, Tire ............................ 274
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 302
Charging System Light .................... 175
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 254
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 317
Child Restraint ...................... 61,66,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............65,66
Child Safety Locks ........................ 21
Climate Control ......................... 208
Clock ................................ 183
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System ........217,226
Command-Trac Operation .................. 234
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 207 Compass
.............................. 143
Compass Calibration ..................... 143
Compass Variance ....................... 144
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 141
Console, Overhead ....................... 135
Contract, Service ........................ 396
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 324
Cool Down, Turbo ....................... 220
Cooling System ......................... 332
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 334
Coolant Capacity ...................... 362
Coolant Level ......................... 335
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 335
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 332
Inspection ........................... 332
Points to Remember .................... 336
Pressure Cap ......................... 334
Radiator Cap ......................... 334
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........333,362
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 129
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 180
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 137
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 233
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 300
Jacking ............................. 302
Jump Starting ......................... 307
Tow Hooks .......................... 309
Emission Control System Maintenance ......317,366
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 326
Block Heater ......................... 223
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Checking Oil Level ..................... 319
Compartment ......................... 314
Compartment Identification ............... 314
Cooling ............................. 332
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 279 Fails to Start
.......................... 218
Flooded, Starting ...................... 218
Fuel Requirements .................. 276,362
Jump Starting ......................... 307
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 174
Oil .............................. 319,362
Oil Change Interval .................... 320
Oil Disposal .......................... 323
Oil Filter ............................ 323
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 323
Oil Selection .................... 321,322,362
Oil Synthetic ......................... 322
Overheating .......................... 301
Starting ............................. 217
Temperature Gauge ..................... 176
Engine Oil Viscosity ................... 321,322
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ..............321,322
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 17
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Exhaust Gas Caution................... 72,279
Exhaust System ......................... 331
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 345
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 326
Engine Oil ........................... 323
Finish Care ............................ 345
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 300
Turn Signal ..................... 173,357,360
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 218
Fluid Capacities ......................... 362
Fluid Leaks ............................. 74
Fluid Level Checks ....................... 74
Automatic Transmission ................. 340
Clutch Fluid .......................... 342
Engine Oil ........................... 319
Manual Transmission ................... 342 Power Steering
........................ 328
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 363
Fog Light Service ........................ 358
Fog Lights .......................... 1 18,358
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 111
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 234
Operation ........................... 234
Shifting .......................... 237,241
Systems .......................... 234,238
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 233
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 343
Fuel .............................. 276,280
Diesel .............................. 280
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 281
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 281
Gasoline ............................ 276
Gauge .............................. 179
Materials Added ....................... 278
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading ......................... 116
Oil Pressure .......................... 177
Park ............................... 116
Passing ............................. 117
Reading ............................. 136
Rear Servicing ........................ 360
Rear Tail ............................ 360
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 179
Sentry Key ........................... 179
Service .............................. 356
Side Marker .......................... 360
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 173
Traction Control .................... 129,182
Transfer Case ...................... 178,179
Transmission Warning ................... 177
Turn Signal .................. 1 17,173,357,360
Wait to Start .......................... 181 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)
..... 173
Water in Fuel ......................... 180
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... 257
Locks Automatic Door ........................ 21
Child Protection ........................ 21
Door ................................ 18
Power Door ........................... 20
Steering Wheel ......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 65,66
Lubrication, Body ....................... 329
Luggage Carrier ......................... 164
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 164
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 326
Maintenance Procedures ................... 319
Maintenance Schedule .................366,384
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Diesel.............................. 384
Light Duty Schedule “A” ..............379,391
Light Duty Schedule “B” ..............369,386
Schedule “A” ...................... 379,391
Schedule “B” ...................... 369,386
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 153
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,317
Manual, Service ......................... 398
Manual Transmission .................. 224,342
Fluid Level Check ...................... 342
Lubricant Selection ..................... 342
Shift Speeds .......................... 226
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 136
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 338
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 141
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Remote ........................ 81
Heated .............................. 82 Outside
.............................. 80
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 268
Mopar Parts ......................... 318,397
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 116
Navigation System ....................... 199
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 54
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 276
Odometer ............................. 176
Trip ................................ 176
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........249,344
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........249,344
Oil, Engine ............................ 319
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Capacity............................ 362
Change Interval ....................... 320
Checking ............................ 319
Dipstick ............................. 319
Identification Logo ..................... 321
Materials Added to ..................... 322
Pressure Warning Light .................. 177
Recommendation ................. 321,322,362
Synthetic ............................ 322
Viscosity ....................... 321,322,362
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 323
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 177
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............316,317
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 145
Organizer, Cargo ........................ 160
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 80
Overhead Console ....................... 135
Overheating, Engine ...................... 301
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 398 Paint Care
............................. 345
Paint Damage .......................... 345
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 243
Passing Light ........................... 117
PCV Valve ............................ 326
Pets .................................. 71
Phone, Cellular .......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 258
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 346
Power Distribution Center ..................... 351
Door Locks ........................... 20
Mirrors .............................. 81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 153
Seats ............................... 109
Steering .......................... 247,328
Sunroof ............................. 151
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