Steering JEEP LIBERTY 2006 KJ / 1.G Service Manual

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re-
quirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224)
Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Axle Differential (Front) Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Rear) Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant (SAE 75W-90) or equivalent. For trailer
towing, the lubricant should be replaced with Mopar Synthetic Gear &
Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W-140) or equivalent. Models equipped with Trac-
Lok™ require a limited-slip additive.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 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 Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 326
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 133
Cruise Light ........................... 177
Cup Holder ............................ 155
Customer Assistance ..................... 394
Cylinder, Retest Requirements ............... 118
Daytime Running Lights ................... 118
Dealer Service .......................... 318
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 163
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 316
Diesel Engine Maintenance ................. 384
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .............. 222
Diesel Fuel Water Separator ................ 221
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 117
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 319
Power Steering ........................ 328 Disabled Vehicle Towing
................... 310
Disarming, Theft System ................... 28
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 323
Used Engine Fluids ..................... 323
Door Locks ............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 21
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 145
Doors ................................. 18
Drive Belts ............................ 323
Driving ............................... 248
Off-Pavement ......................... 249
Off-Road ............................ 249
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 153
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 153
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 125
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
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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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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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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
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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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