JEEP LIBERTY 2006 KJ / 1.G Owners Manual

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
INDEX 411
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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
412 INDEX

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
INDEX 413
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Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Preparation for Jacking .................... 304
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 138
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 264
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 183
Radio Operation ...................... 185,207
Radio, Satellite .......................... 201
Radio (Sound Systems) .................185,191
Rear Axle (Differential) .................243,343
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 29
Rear Window Defroster ................... 163
Rear Window Features .................... 162
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 162
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 79 Reclining Front Seats
..................... 107
Recreational Towing ...................... 294
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 295
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 296
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 277
Refrigerant ............................ 328
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote CD Changer ..................... 199
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 205
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 318
Replacement Tires ....................... 266
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 397
Re-Priming Diesel Fuel System .............. 222
Restraint, Head ......................... 108
Restraints, Child ......................... 61
Restraints, Infant ......................... 62
414 INDEX

Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 157
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 233
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 164
Rotation, Tires .......................... 275
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 397
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 253
Safety Tips ............................. 72
Satellite Radio .......................... 201
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 204
Schedule, Maintenance .................366,384
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 45
Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 41
And Pregnant Women ................... 46 Child Restraint
....................... 61,69
Extender ............................. 46
Inspection ............................ 73
Maintenance .......................... 348
Operating Instructions ................... 37
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Reminder ............................ 180
Seats ................................. 106
Adjustment .......................... 106
Cleaning ............................ 347
Head Restraints ....................... 108
Heated .............................. 110
Power .............................. 109
Rear Folding .......................... 111
Reclining ............................ 107
Security Against Theft ................... 20,27
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 27
Selection of Oil ...................... 321,322
Selec-Trac Operation ...................... 238
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 394
Service Contract ......................... 396
Service Manuals ........................ 398
Setting the Clock ........................ 183
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 226
Shifting ............................... 224
Automatic Transmission ................. 227
Manual Transmission ................... 224
Transfer Case ...................... 237,241
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 41
Shoulder Belts ........................... 36
Signals, Turn ................... 1 17,173,357,360
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 274
Snow Plow ............................ 297
Spare Tire ............................. 303
Spark Plugs ............................ 324 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 276
Oil .............................. 321,322
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 133
Speedometer ........................... 173
Starting ............................... 217
Automatic Transmission ................. 217
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 307
Engine Block Heater .................... 223
Engine Fails to Start .................... 218
Manual Transmission ................... 217
Starting Procedures ...................... 217
Steering Power ........................... 247,328
Wheel Lock ........................... 17
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 124
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 205
Storage ............................... 355
416 INDEX

Storage, Vehicle......................... 355
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 355
Sun Roof .............................. 151
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 82
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 153
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 47
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 29
System, Navigation ...................... 199
Tachometer ............................ 173
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 176
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 65
Theft System Arming ...................... 28
Theft System Disarming .................... 28
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 158
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 124
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......257,258
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 256
Tire Markings .......................... 253 Tire Safety Information
.................... 253
Tires .............................. 261,399
Air Pressure .......................... 262
Alignment and Balance .................. 267
Chains .............................. 274
Changing ............................ 302
General Information .................... 261
High Speed .......................... 264
Inflation Pressures ..................... 262
Jacking ............................. 302
Life of Tires .......................... 266
Load Capacity ..................... 257,258
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 268
Pressure Warning Light .................. 173
Quality Grading ....................... 399
Radial .............................. 264
Replacement ......................... 266
Rotation ............................. 275
Safety ............................ 73,253
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Sizes............................... 254
Spare Tire ........................... 303
Spinning ............................ 264
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 265
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 287
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 232
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 309
Towing ............................ 282,310
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 310
Guide .............................. 285
Recreational .......................... 294
Weight .............................. 285
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 243
Traction Control ......................... 126
Traction Control Light .................... 182
Trailer Towing .......................... 282
Cooling System Tips .................... 294
Hitches ............................. 285
Minimum Requirements ................. 288 Trailer and Tongue Weight
................ 287
Wiring .............................. 291
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 285
Trailer Weight .......................... 285
Transfer Case ........................ 234,342
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .............. 234
Maintenance .......................... 342
Transmission Automatic ........................ 227,340
Maintenance ....................... 340,342
Manual ............................. 224
Shifting ............................. 224
Warning Light ........................ 177
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 145
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 71
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 265
Trip Odometer .......................... 176
418 INDEX

Turbo Cool Down....................... 220
Turn Signals ................... 1 17,173,357,360
Underhood Fuses ........................ 351
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 399
Universal Transmitter ..................... 145
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 276
Upholstery Care ........................ 347
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 337
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 82
Variance, Compass ....................... 144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ......................... 258
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ......................... 355
Viscosity, Engine Oil ................... 321,322
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 300 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 173
Warnings and Cautions
..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 397
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 163
Washers, Windshield .................. 122,330
Washing Vehicle ......................... 345
Waxing and Polishing ..................... 345
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 267
Wheel Mounting ........................ 306
Wind Buffeting .......................... 34
Window Fogging ........................ 210
Windows .............................. 32
Power ............................... 32
Windshield Washers ...................... 122
Fluid ............................... 330
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 330
Windshield Wipers ....................... 123
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 123
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