2005 JEEP LIBERTY Four

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
2WD Models Only
Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in N
(Neutral) at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for
distances of not more than 15 miles (24 km). Towing at
more than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 15 miles
(24 km) can cause severe transmission damage. If the
transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km), tow with all four wheelsOFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or
with one end of the vehicle raised and the other end on
a towing dolly. Removing the driveshaft for towing is not
recommended since this can allow fluid to drain from the
transmission.
4WD Models Only
The manufacturer recommends towing with all four
wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle
raised and the other end on a towing dolly.
302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Exhaust Gas Caution...................73,280
Exhaust System......................... 324
Exterior Finish Care...................... 338
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 319
Engine Oil........................... 316
Finish Care............................ 338
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 292
Turn Signal.....................168,352,355
Flooded Engine Starting................... 222
Fluid Capacities......................... 356
Fluid Leaks............................. 75
Fluid Level Checks....................... 75
Automatic Transmission................. 333
Clutch Fluid.......................... 335
Engine Oil........................... 312
Manual Transmission................... 335Power Steering........................ 322
Fog Light Service........................ 353
Fog Lights..........................120,353
Folding Rear Seat........................ 113
Four Wheel Drive....................... 236
Operation........................... 236
Shifting..........................239,243
Systems..........................236,240
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 292
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 236
Front Axle............................. 337
Fuel..............................276,280
Diesel.............................. 280
Filler Cap............................ 281
Filler Door........................... 281
Gasoline............................ 276
Gauge.............................. 174
Materials Added....................... 279
Octane Rating........................ 276
INDEX 405
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Anti-Lock........................... 170
Back-Up............................. 355
Battery Saver......................... 120
Brake Warning........................ 173
Bulb Replacement...................... 351
Cargo ............................ 117,151
Center Mounted Stop................... 355
Cruise.............................. 172
Daytime Running...................... 120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 117,119
Dome.............................. 130
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 175
Fog .............................120,353
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 169
Fuses............................... 342
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 292
Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................ 119,351
Headlights On Reminder................. 120Headlights On With Wipers............... 119
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
Instrument Cluster..................... 119
Intensity Control....................... 117
Interior............................. 117
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Low Fuel............................ 174
Malfunction Indicator................... 169
Map Reading......................... 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 172
Park............................... 119
Passing............................. 119
Reading............................. 130
Rear Servicing........................ 355
Rear Tail............................ 355
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 175
Service.............................. 351
Side Marker.......................... 355
Transfer Case......................173,174
408 INDEX

Timing Belt............................ 319
Tire and Loading Information Placard......258,259
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 257
Tire Markings.......................... 254
Tire Safety Information.................... 254
Tires ................................. 262
Air Pressure.......................... 263
Alignment and Balance.................. 267
Chains.............................. 274
Changing............................ 294
General Information.................... 262
High Speed.......................... 264
Inflation Pressures..................... 263
Jacking............................. 294
Load Capacity.....................258,259
Pressure Monitor System................. 268
Radial.............................. 265
Replacement......................... 266
Rotation............................. 275Safety............................75,254
Sizes............................... 255
Spare Tire........................... 295
Spinning............................ 265
Tread Wear Indicators................... 266
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 235
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 301
Towing............................283,302
Disabled Vehicle....................... 302
Recreational.......................... 287
Trailering............................ 283
Trac-Lok Rear Axle...................... 245
Trailer Towing.......................... 283
Minimum Requirements................. 286
Transfer Case........................236,336
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation.............. 236
Maintenance.......................... 336
Transmission
Automatic........................230,333
INDEX 415
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