2005 JEEP LIBERTY maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES — DIESEL ENGINES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleB. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert driving.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule “B.”
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule “B.”
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a
minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
pointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in
your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our
products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized
Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend
that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They
know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned
that you get prompt and high quality service. The
manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained
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•Service Manuals.
These comprehensive service manuals provide the
information that students and professional technicians
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler
Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge
of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams
and charts.
•Diagnostic Procedure Manuals.
Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations,
these practical manuals make it easy for students and
technicians to find and fix problems on computer-
controlled vehicle systems and features. They show
exactly how to find and correct problems the first time,
using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability
procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list
of all tools and equipment.
•Owner’s Manuals.
These manuals have been prepared with the assistance
of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you
with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are
starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and
safety tips.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............170,247
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 157
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 319
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 321
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 214
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 322
Air Filter.............................. 319
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 263
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment....................... 59
Airbag Light.......................53,62,174
Airbag Maintenance....................... 62
Airbag, Window......................... 49
Alarm................................ 30
Alarm, Panic............................ 27
Alignment and Balance................... 267
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 207
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 356Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 247
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 170
Appearance Care........................ 337
Arming Theft System...................... 30
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 23
Automatic Transmission................230,333
Adding Fluid......................... 335
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 333
Fluid Level Check...................... 334
Fluid Type........................... 333
Gear Ranges.......................... 231
Shifting............................. 230
Special Additives...................... 335
Torque Converter...................... 235
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet.................. 148
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 148
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Bar, Light..........................121,354
Battery............................... 320
Emergency Starting..................... 299
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 29
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 120
Belts, Drive............................ 316
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 323
B-Pillar Location........................ 258
Brake System........................... 330
Anti-Lock.........................170,247
Hoses.............................. 331
Master Cylinder....................... 332
Parking............................. 245
Warning Light........................ 173
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 230
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Bulb Replacement.....................350,351
Bulbs, Light............................ 350Calibration, Compass..................... 137
Capacities, Fluid........................ 356
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 281
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 327
Car Washes............................ 338
Carbon Monoxide Warning..............141,280
Cargo Area Cover....................... 151
Cargo Area Features...................... 151
Cargo Compartment
Light............................ 117,151
Luggage Carrier....................... 159
Cargo Light......................... 117,151
Cargo Organizer........................ 154
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 152
Carpeting............................. 341
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 210
Cassette Tape Player..................... 178
Catalytic Converter...................... 317
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Caution, Exhaust Gas...................73,141
CD Changer........................187,193
CD Player..................184,189,191,195,198
CD Player Maintenance................... 211
Cellular Phone........................85,211
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 355
Chains, Tire............................ 274
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 294
Charging System Light.................... 170
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 310
Child Restraint......................63,68,70
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............67,68
Child Safety Locks........................ 24
Climate Control......................... 212
Clock................................ 176
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System........220,229
Command-Trac Operation.................. 236
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 211Compact Disc Player..................178,184
Compass.............................. 137
Compass Calibration..................... 137
Compass Variance....................... 138
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 135
Console, Overhead....................... 129
Contract, Service........................ 392
Converter, Catalytic...................... 317
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 224
Cooling System......................... 325
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 327
Coolant Capacity...................... 356
Coolant Level......................... 328
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 328
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 326
Inspection........................... 325
Points to Remember.................... 329
Pressure Cap......................... 327
Radiator Cap......................... 327
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Selection of Coolant..................326,356
Temperature Gauge..................... 171
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 319
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 127
Cruise Light........................... 172
Cup Holder............................ 150
Customer Assistance..................... 390
Cylinder, Retest Requirements............... 120
Daytime Running Lights................... 120
Dealer Service.......................... 312
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 309
Diesel Engine Maintenance................. 378
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming.............. 225
Diesel Fuel Water Separator................ 225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 119
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 312Power Steering........................ 322
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 302
Disarming, Theft System................... 31
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 316
Used Engine Fluids..................... 316
Door Locks............................. 20
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 23
Door Opener, Garage..................... 139
Doors................................. 20
Drive Belts............................ 316
Driving............................... 249
Off-Pavement......................... 249
Off-Road............................ 249
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 148
Electrical Power Outlets................... 148
Electronic Speed Control................... 127
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 175
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 131
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 236
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 292
Jacking............................. 294
Jump Starting......................... 299
Tow Hooks.......................... 301
Emission Control System Maintenance......310,360
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 319
Block Heater......................... 226
Break-In Recommendations................ 73
Checking Oil Level..................... 312
Compartment......................306,307
Compartment Identification............306,307
Cooling............................. 325
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 280
Fails to Start.......................... 222Flooded, Starting...................... 222
Fuel Requirements..................276,356
Jump Starting......................... 299
Malfunction Indicator................... 169
Oil ..............................312,356
Oil Change Interval.................... 313
Oil Disposal.......................... 316
Oil Filter............................ 316
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 316
Oil Selection....................314,315,356
Oil Synthetic......................... 315
Overheating.......................... 293
Starting............................. 220
Temperature Gauge..................... 171
Timing Belt.......................... 319
Engine Oil Viscosity...................314,315
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart..............314,315
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
404 INDEX