light JEEP LIBERTY 2008 KK / 2.G Owners Manual

Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1±800±380±CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer's new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer's Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your servicecontract, call the manufacturer's Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer's Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer's Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er's new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You'll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 308
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).........195,310,315
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 418
Adding Fuel........................... 359
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................. 181
Adding Washer Fluid..................145,181
Additives, Fuel......................... 357
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 406
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 411
Air Conditioning........................ 260
Air Conditioning Controls................. 260
Air Conditioning Filter.................271,412
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 272
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............. 411,412
Air Conditioning System.............260,264,411
Air Filter.............................. 406
Air Pressure, Tires....................190,338
Airbag................................ 52
Airbag Deployment....................... 64Airbag Light.......................67,81,204
Airbag Maintenance....................... 66
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,204
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 343
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 255
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........417,418,447
Disposal............................ 419
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............310,315
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 195
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 204
Appearance Care........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assist, Hill Start........................ 319
Audio Systems (Radio).................... 237
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 88
Automatic Door Locks...................31,32
Automatic Headlights.................... 134
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........201,209
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 264
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 425
Automatic Transmission................283,425
Adding Fluid......................425,449
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 425
Fluid Change......................... 425
Fluid Level Check...................... 425
Fluid Type........................... 449
Gear Ranges.......................... 283
Overdrive........................... 285
Special Additives...................... 425
Torque Converter...................... 287
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode..... 287Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 169
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 169
Axle Fluid............................. 449
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 449
Battery............................... 409
Charging System Light.................. 194
Emergency Starting..................... 390
Gas Caution.......................... 410
Jump Starting......................... 390
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Belts, Drive............................ 406
Belts, Seat............................42,81
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 413
B-Pillar Location........................ 333
Brake Assist System...................... 316
Brake Assist Warning Light................. 196
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 314
Brake Fluid............................ 449
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Brake, Parking.......................... 308
Brake System........................... 422
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................310,315
Fluid Check.......................423,449
Hoses.............................. 422
Master Cylinder....................... 423
Parking............................. 308
Warning Light........................ 202
Brakes............................... 422
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 283
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 79
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 138
Bulb Replacement....................... 443
Bulbs, Light..........................82,443
Calibration, Compass..................204,212
Capacities, Fluid........................ 447
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 359Oil (Engine).......................... 404
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 418
Car Washes............................ 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............80,358
Cargo Area Cover....................... 178
Cargo Area Features...................... 174
Cargo Compartment...................... 174
Light............................... 138
Cargo Light............................ 138
Cargo Load Floor........................ 174
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 176
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 361
Catalytic Converter...................... 407
CD (Compact Disc) Player................. 237
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 259
Cellular Phone.....................92,237,239
Certification Label....................... 361
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 385
Charging System Light.................... 194
472 INDEX

Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 330
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 400
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 79
Checks, Safety........................... 79
Child Restraint....................69,70,74,76
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............73,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 356
Cleaning
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 413
Climate Control......................... 260
Clock...........................224,239,243
Clutch Fluid Reservoir.................... 424
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System........... 288
Coin Holder........................... 173
Cold Weather Operation................... 278
Command-Trac Operation.................. 292
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 259Compass.............................. 212
Compass Calibration..................204,212
Compass Variance....................204,213
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 210
Console.............................. 173
Console, Floor.......................... 173
Contract, Service........................ 462
Converter, Catalytic...................... 407
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 418
Cooling System......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 418
Coolant Capacity...................... 447
Coolant Level......................416,419
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 417
Inspection........................... 419
Points to Remember.................... 420
Pressure Cap......................... 418
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......417,447,448
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Temperature Gauge..................... 198
Corrosion Protection..................... 428
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 409
Cruise Light........................... 202
Cup Holder............................ 172
Customer Assistance..................... 460
Data Recorder, Event...................... 67
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 139
Daytime Running Lights................... 135
Dealer Service.......................... 402
Defroster, Rear Window................... 181
Defroster, Windshield................82,262,268
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 399
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player............. 237
Dimmer Control........................ 138
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 137Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 403
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 419
Engine Oil........................... 405
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 155
Drive Belts............................ 406
Driving............................303,304
Off-Pavement......................... 304
Off-Road............................ 304
On Hills............................ 304
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 304
When to Use Low Range................. 304
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 90
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 169
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Electrical Power Outlets................... 169
Electronic Brake Control System............. 314
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 315
Brake Assist System.................... 316
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 317
Electronic Stability Program............... 324
Traction Control System................. 316
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 317
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 147
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........196,324
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 192
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 206
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 385
Jump Starting......................... 390
Overheating.......................... 384
Towing............................. 393
Emission Control System Maintenance......400,452
Engine............................... 398Air Cleaner.......................... 406
Block Heater......................... 280
Break-In Recommendations................ 79
Checking Oil Level..................... 403
Compartment......................... 398
Coolant (Antifreeze).................416,448
Cooling............................. 416
Exhaust Gas Caution..................80,358
Fails to Start.......................... 278
Flooded, Starting...................... 278
Fuel Requirements..................... 355
Jump Starting......................... 390
Oil ...........................403,447,448
Oil Change Interval...............201,209,404
Oil Filler Cap......................... 404
Oil Filter............................ 405
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 405
Oil Selection.......................404,447
Oil Synthetic......................... 405
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Overheating.......................... 384
Starting............................. 277
Temperature Gauge..................... 198
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 404
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 404
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 65
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 356
Event Data Recorder...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution..............80,81,358,415
Exhaust System.......................80,415
Exterior Finish Care...................... 429
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 90
Exterior Lights.......................... 82
Fabric Care.........................431,432
Filler Location Fuel...................... 359
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 406Air Conditioning....................271,412
Engine Fuel.......................... 407
Engine Oil........................405,448
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 405
Finish Care............................ 429
Flashers
Turn Signal................82,136,194,444,445
Flash-To-Pass........................... 137
Flooded Engine Starting................... 278
Floor Console.......................... 173
Fluid, Brake........................... 449
Fluid Capacities......................... 447
Fluid Leaks............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks....................426,428
Automatic Transmission................. 425
Brake............................... 423
Cooling System....................... 416
Engine Oil........................... 403
Manual Transmission................... 426
476 INDEX

Power Steering........................ 412
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 448
Fog Light Service........................ 445
Fog Lights....................133,136,194,445
Folding Rear Seat........................ 124
Four Wheel Drive
Shifting.....................292,294,298,300
Systems..........................292,298
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 292
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 378
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 378
Front Axle (Differential)................... 428
Fuel................................. 355
Adding............................. 359
Additives............................ 357
Clean Air............................ 356
Ethanol............................. 356
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 359
Filter............................... 407Gasoline............................ 355
Gauge.............................. 190
Hoses.............................. 421
Materials Added....................... 357
Methanol............................ 356
Octane Rating......................355,448
Requirements......................... 355
Specifications......................... 448
Tank Capacity........................ 447
Fuel System Caution..................... 360
Fueling............................... 359
Fuses................................ 436
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 155
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............359,400
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 190
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 356
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 355
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 356
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