jacking JEEP LIBERTY 2007 KJ / 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................302

If Your Engine Overheats.................303

Jacking And Tire Changing................304
▫Jack Location........................304
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................305
▫Preparations For Jacking................305▫Jacking Instructions....................306

Jump Starting.........................308

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........311

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................311
▫2WD Models Only....................311
▫4WD Models Only....................312
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The scissor-type jack, and tire changing tools are stored
beneath the right rear seat. To remove the jack from its
stowage position, turn the thumb screw counterclock-
wise to loosen jack assembly and then remove it.
Jack Storage Location
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Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench turning them counterclockwise.NOTE:If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross
weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare
tire.
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place auto-
matic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in
R (Reverse). Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
Spare Tire Mounting
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•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site of the jacking position.
For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left
rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove spare tire.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
3. Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket. As-
semble the tools by connecting the driver to the exten-
sion, and then to the lug wrench.4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it in
the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be
changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the
wheel to be changed. Position the jack handle on the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
fully engaged.
Front Jacking Location
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right.
Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface
and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install
lug nuts with cone-shaped end toward wheel. Lightly
tighten the nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left,
and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
Rear Jacking Location
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 135
Emergency Brake........................ 240
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 302
Jacking............................. 304
Jump Starting......................... 308
Tow Hooks........................... 311
Emission Control System Maintenance......318,370
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 324
Block Heater......................... 215
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Checking Oil Level..................... 320
Compartment......................... 316
Compartment Identification............... 316
Cooling ............................. 333
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 276
Fails to Start.......................... 213
Flooded, Starting...................... 213Fuel Requirements..................273,366
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 168
Oil ..............................320,366
Oil Change Interval.................... 321
Oil Disposal.......................... 323
OilFilter ............................ 323
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 323
Oil Selection.......................322,366
Oil Synthetic......................... 322
Overheating.......................... 303
Starting............................. 211
Temperature Gauge..................... 169
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 322
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 322
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 21
Exhaust Gas Caution................... 74,276
Exhaust System......................... 333
ExteriorFinishCare ...................... 348
404 INDEX

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 342
Identifying Your Engine................... 316
Ignition............................... 14
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 324
Key ................................. 14
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 324
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 254
Information Center, Vehicle................. 135
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 81
Instrument Cluster....................... 165
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 164
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 352
Interior Appearance Care.................. 350
Interior Fuses.......................... 353
Interior Lighting........................ 119
Interior Lights....................... 118,119Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 121
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 304
Jack Operation.......................304,306
Jacking Instructions...................... 306
Jump Starting.......................... 308
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key Release Button....................... 14
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 16
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 166
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
INDEX 407
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Pressure Warning Light.................. 170
Recommendation...................322,366
Synthetic............................ 322
Viscosity..........................322,366
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 323
Oil Pressure Light....................... 170
Onboard Diagnostic System..............317,318
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 143
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 82
Overhead Console....................... 133
Overheating, Engine...................... 303
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 396
PaintCare ............................. 347
Paint Damage.......................... 347
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 240
Passing Light........................... 119
PCVValve ............................ 327Pets.................................. 73
Phone, Cellular.......................... 85
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 85
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 250
PolishingandWaxing ..................... 348
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 356
Door Locks........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 83
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 150
Steering..........................243,330
Sunroof............................. 148
Windows........................... 31,32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 305
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 136
INDEX 411
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System, Navigation...................... 191
Tachometer............................ 166
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 169
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft System Arming...................... 20
Theft System Disarming.................... 20
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 155
Tilt Steering Column..................... 122
Tire and Loading Information Placard......249,250
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 248
Tire Markings.......................... 245
Tire Safety Information.................... 245
Tires ..............................253,397
Air Pressure.......................... 254
Alignment and Balance.................. 260
Chains.............................. 260
Changing............................ 304
General Information.................... 253High Speed.......................... 256
Inflation Pressures..................... 254
Jacking............................. 304
LifeofTires .......................... 258
Load Capacity.....................249,250
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 262
Pressure Warning Light.................. 166
Quality Grading....................... 397
Radial.............................. 256
Replacement......................... 259
Rotation............................. 261
Safety............................ 76,245
Sizes ............................... 246
Spare Tire........................... 305
Spinning ............................ 257
Tread Wear Indicators................... 257
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 289
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 225
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 311
INDEX 415
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