towing JEEP LIBERTY 2012 KK / 2.G Service Manual

40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
40,000 miles (65 000 km).
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48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
48,000 miles (78 000 km).
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
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80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) whichever
comes first.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km).
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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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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Command-Trac Operation.................. 333
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 300
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 381
Compass .............................. 244
Compass Calibration ..................... 246
Compass Variance ....................... 246
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 244
Console .............................. 207
Console, Floor .......................... 207
Contract, Service ........................ 527
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 476
Cooling System ......................... 473
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 475
Coolant Capacity ..................... 502
Coolant Level .................... 473,477
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 477
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 474
Inspection .......................... 477
Points to Remember .................. 477 Pressure Cap
........................ 476
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....474,502,503
Corrosion Protection ..................... 486
Cruise Light ........................... 236
Cupholders ............................ 205
Customer Assistance ..................... 525
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 77
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Dealer Service .......................... 461
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 215
Defroster, Windshield ................91,303,309
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 166
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 458
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 162
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 462
Power Steering ...................... 350
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 450
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Passing............................ 162
Replacing .......................... 499
Switch ............................ 158
Time Delay ......................... 160
Heated Mirrors ......................... 102
Heated Seats ........................... 140
Heater ............................... 301
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 321
High Beam Indicator ..................... 227
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 162
Hill Descent Control ..................... 361
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............230,361
Hill Start Assist ......................... 358
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 414
Holder, Coin ........................... 207
Holder, Cup ........................... 205
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 184
Hood Release .......................... 156 Ignition
............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 78,79
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 378
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 239
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 99
Instrument Cluster .................... 223,224
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 222
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 490
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 491
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 492
Interior Appearance Care .................. 490
Interior Lighting ........................ 158
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 166
Introduction ............................. 4
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