2006 JEEP LIBERTY oil level

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20.5 Gallons 78 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) 5 Qts 4.7 Liters
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine (SAE 0W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil) 6.4 Qts 6.1 Liters
Cooling System *
3.7 Liter Engine (Mopar  Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula) 14 Qts 13.2 Liters
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine (Mopar  Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) 13 Qts 12.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Heavy loading.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert driving.
•If equipped for and operated with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow “Schedule B” of the
“Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000
miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first,
and follow “Schedule B” of the “Maintenance Schedules”
section of this manual.
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.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check 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.
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•Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the engine coolant/anti-
freeze reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmis-
sion, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and
clamps.
•After completion of off-road operation, the underside
of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Exam-
ine threaded fasteners for looseness.
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At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check 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.
•Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, clean and tighten the terminals as
required.
•Check the fluid levels of engine coolant/anti-freeze
deaeration bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmis-
sion, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and
clamps.
•Inspect engine accessory drive belts. Replace as neces-
sary.
•Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/
water separator unit.
Tire Rotation
•Rotate the tires every 6,250 miles (10 000 km).
SCHEDULE “A” — GASOLINE ENGINES 385
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 129
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 180
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 137
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 233
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 300
Jacking ............................. 302
Jump Starting ......................... 307
Tow Hooks .......................... 309
Emission Control System Maintenance ......317,366
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 326
Block Heater ......................... 223
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Checking Oil Level ..................... 319
Compartment ......................... 314
Compartment Identification ............... 314
Cooling ............................. 332
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 279 Fails to Start
.......................... 218
Flooded, Starting ...................... 218
Fuel Requirements .................. 276,362
Jump Starting ......................... 307
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 174
Oil .............................. 319,362
Oil Change Interval .................... 320
Oil Disposal .......................... 323
Oil Filter ............................ 323
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 323
Oil Selection .................... 321,322,362
Oil Synthetic ......................... 322
Overheating .......................... 301
Starting ............................. 217
Temperature Gauge ..................... 176
Engine Oil Viscosity ................... 321,322
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ..............321,322
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 17
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Exhaust Gas Caution................... 72,279
Exhaust System ......................... 331
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 345
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 326
Engine Oil ........................... 323
Finish Care ............................ 345
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 300
Turn Signal ..................... 173,357,360
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 218
Fluid Capacities ......................... 362
Fluid Leaks ............................. 74
Fluid Level Checks ....................... 74
Automatic Transmission ................. 340
Clutch Fluid .......................... 342
Engine Oil ........................... 319
Manual Transmission ................... 342 Power Steering
........................ 328
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 363
Fog Light Service ........................ 358
Fog Lights .......................... 1 18,358
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 111
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 234
Operation ........................... 234
Shifting .......................... 237,241
Systems .......................... 234,238
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 233
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 343
Fuel .............................. 276,280
Diesel .............................. 280
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 281
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 281
Gasoline ............................ 276
Gauge .............................. 179
Materials Added ....................... 278
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Diesel.............................. 384
Light Duty Schedule “A” ..............379,391
Light Duty Schedule “B” ..............369,386
Schedule “A” ...................... 379,391
Schedule “B” ...................... 369,386
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 153
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,317
Manual, Service ......................... 398
Manual Transmission .................. 224,342
Fluid Level Check ...................... 342
Lubricant Selection ..................... 342
Shift Speeds .......................... 226
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 136
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 338
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 141
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Remote ........................ 81
Heated .............................. 82 Outside
.............................. 80
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 268
Mopar Parts ......................... 318,397
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 116
Navigation System ....................... 199
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 54
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 276
Odometer ............................. 176
Trip ................................ 176
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........249,344
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........249,344
Oil, Engine ............................ 319
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