check oil JEEP LIBERTY 2008 KK / 2.G User Guide

NOTE:Be sure to follow the ªpolice, taxi, fleet, off-road,
or frequent trailer towingº maintenance interval if appli-
cable.
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
Fluid Level Check
The lubricant level should be at bottom edge of the oil fill
hole.
Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level
specified above.
Lubricant Selection
Use only manufacturer's recommended lubricant. Refer
to ªFluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Partsº in this section
for the correct fluid type.
Frequency of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the lubricant in-
stalled at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication forthe life of the vehicle. Lubricant changes are not neces-
sary unless the lubricant becomes contaminated with
water. Change the lubricant immediately if contaminated
with water.
NOTE:Be sure to follow the ªpolice, taxi, fleet, off-road,
or frequent trailer towingº maintenance interval if appli-
cable.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled
oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº under ªElec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 3 ofthis manual or under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº under
ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionsº in Section 3 of this
manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check 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.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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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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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
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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
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Exterior.............................. 82
Fog ..........................136,194,445
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator....196,197,200,295,301
Headlight Switch...................... 133
Headlights........................133,443
Headlights On Reminder................. 135
Headlights On With Wipers............134,143
High Beam........................137,193
High Beam Indicator.................... 193
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 137
Hill Descent Control Indicator..........196,322
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................133,190
Intensity Control....................... 138
Interior............................. 138
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Low Fuel............................ 190
LowTire ............................ 190
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 193Map Reading......................... 138
Oil Pressure.......................... 195
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 139
Park............................... 133
Passing............................. 137
Rear Servicing........................ 445
Rear Tail............................ 445
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 202
Service.............................. 443
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 193
Side Marker.......................... 444
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........190,346
Tow/Haul Indicator.................... 196
Traction Control.................194,324,328
Transfer Case......................295,301
Turn Signal.............82,133,136,194,444,445
Vanity Mirror.......................... 91
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 190
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 174
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Electric Remote........................ 90
Exterior Folding........................ 90
Heated.............................. 91
Outside.............................. 89
Rearview............................. 88
Vanity............................... 91
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 346
Mopar Parts.........................402,463
MP3 Player............................ 237
MTBE/ETBE........................... 356
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 133
Navigation Radio........................ 237
Navigation System....................... 237
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 79
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............355,448Odometer
Trip ................................ 199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 304
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 304
Oil Change Indicator..................201,209
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............201,209
Oil, Engine.........................403,448
Capacity............................ 447
Change Interval..................201,209,404
Checking............................ 403
Dipstick............................. 403
Disposal............................ 405
Filter............................405,448
Filter Disposal........................ 405
Identification Logo..................... 404
Materials Added to..................... 405
Recommendation...................404,447
Synthetic............................ 405
Viscosity..........................404,447
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Oil Filter, Change........................ 405
Onboard Diagnostic System..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 155
Operating Precautions.................... 399
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 89
Overdrive..........................202,285
Overheating, Engine...................198,384
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 464
Paint Care............................. 428
Paint Damage.......................... 428
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 150
Parking Brake.......................... 308
Parking On Hill......................... 308
Passing Light........................... 137
PCV Valve............................ 409
Personal Settings........................ 216
Pets.................................. 78Pets, Transporting........................ 78
Phone, Cellular....................92,237,239
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........92,237,239
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 333
Polishing and Waxing..................... 429
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB)................ 237
USB ................................ 237
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 436
Door Locks........................... 31
Inverter............................. 170
Mirrors.............................. 90
Seats............................... 121
Steering............................. 313
Steering, Checking..................... 412
Sunroof............................. 161
Sunroof (Sky Slider).................164,434
Windows............................. 36
484 INDEX