2006 JEEP LIBERTY tire type

Note 1 – The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–
Safety Information Section in this manual.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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Jack Location
The scissor-type jack, and tire changing tools are stored
beneath the right rear seat. To remove the jack from its
stowage position, turn the thumb screw counterclock-
wise to loosen jack assembly and then remove it.
Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench turning them counterclockwise.
Jack Storage Location
Spare Tire Mounting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303
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Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level
specified above.
Selection of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid, refer to
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid
type.
Maintenance After Off-Pavement Driving
After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or
similar dirty conditions, have your brake drums, brake
linings, and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as
possible. This will prevent any abrasive material from
causing excessive wear or unpredictable braking action.
Following off-pavement usage, completely inspect the
underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure,
steering, suspension and exhaust system for damage.
Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering and suspen-
sion. Retighten, if required, to torque values specified in
the Service Manual. Also check for accumulations of
vegetation or brush that could become a fire hazard, or
conceal damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion
seals, and propeller shafts.
CAUTION!
Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions,
change all lubricants and lubricate body compo-
nents, all driveline joints and steering linkage more
often than in normal service to prevent excessive
wear.
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............175,245
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 163
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 326
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 327
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 210
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 328
Air Filter .............................. 326
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 262
Airbag ................................ 47
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ....................... 52,61,179
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 48
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 27
Alignment and Balance ................... 267
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 204
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 362 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............125,245
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 175
Appearance Care ........................ 345
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 28
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 21
Automatic Transmission ................227,340
Adding Fluid ......................... 341
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 340
Fluid Level Check ...................... 340
Fluid Type ........................... 340
Gear Ranges .......................... 228
Shifting ............................. 227
Special Additives ...................... 341
Torque Converter ...................... 232
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 153
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 153
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