warning JEEP LIBERTY 2012 KK / 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when
performing under hood services or immediately if the
“Brake Warning Light” is illuminated.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake
fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
expected to fall as the brake pads wear. Brake fluid levelshould be checked when pads are replaced. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup
may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturer’s recommended transmis-
sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be main-
tained at the prescribed level using the recommended
fluid.
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Interior Care
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products, which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
Cleaning Interior Trim
Clean interior trim with a damp cloth and MOPARTotal
Clean or equivalent, and if necessary, follow with
MOPAR Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent. Do not
use harsh cleaners or Armor All. Use MOPAR Total
Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery.
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR
Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is
not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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About Your Brakes....................... 351
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............353,356
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 475
Adding Fuel ........................... 404
Additives, Fuel ......................... 402
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 465
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 467
Air Conditioning ........................ 301
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 301
Air Conditioning Filter .................312,468
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............467,468
Air Conditioning System .............301,305,467
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 313
Air Filter .............................. 465
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 378
Airbag ................................ 59
Airbag Deployment ....................... 74
Airbag Light ..................... 67,76,90,239
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 75 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
............... 63
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,238
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................270,295
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............353,356
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 229
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ....................... 238
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............474,502
Disposal ........................... 477
Appearance Care ........................ 486
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 358
Assistance Towing ....................... 117
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 100
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 159
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........236,243
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 305
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 322
Special Additives ..................... 481
Automatic Transmission .............324,480,482
Adding Fluid .................... 482,504
Fluid and Filter Changes ............480,482
Fluid Change ....................... 482
Fluid Level Check .................... 481
Fluid Type ...................... 480,504
Gear Ranges ........................ 324
Special Additives ..................... 481
Torque Converter .................... 332
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 202
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 202
Axle Fluid ............................. 504
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 504B-Pillar Location
........................ 373
Battery ............................... 466
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,90
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 468
Brake Assist System ...................... 357
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 355
Brake Fluid ............................ 504
Brake System ........................... 478
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 353,356
Fluid Check ..................... 479,504
Master Cylinder ..................... 479
Parking ........................... 351
Warning Light ....................... 237
Brake, Parking .......................... 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 323
Brakes ............................... 478
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
Bulb Replacement ..................... 498,499
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INDEX 535

Bulbs, Light.......................... 92,498
Calibration, Compass ..................... 246
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 502
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 404
Oil (Engine) ........................ 464
Power Steering ...................... 350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 476
Car Washes ............................ 487
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............89,403
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 406
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 212
Cargo Area Features ...................... 208
Cargo Compartment ...................... 208
Light ............................. 164
Cargo Light ............................ 164
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 208
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 210 Cellular Phone
....................... 103,301
Certification Label ....................... 406
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 435
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 369
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............226,459
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 88
Checks, Safety ........................... 88
Child Restraint .................... 78,79,83,85
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............82,83
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 400
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 489
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 469
Climate Control ......................... 301
Clock ........................... 256,275,284
Coin Holder ........................... 207
Cold Weather Operation ................... 320
536 INDEX