2006 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

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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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Bar, Light........................... 1 19,359
Battery ............................... 326
Emergency Starting ..................... 307
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 27
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 118
Belts, Drive ............................ 323
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 329
B-Pillar Location ........................ 257
Brake Assist System ...................... 127
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 182
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 125
Brake System ........................... 337
Anti-Lock (ABS) ................. 125,175,245
Hoses .............................. 338
Master Cylinder ....................... 338
Parking ............................. 243
Warning Light ........................ 178
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 227
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 71 Bulb Replacement
....................... 356
Bulbs, Light ............................ 356
Calibration, Compass ..................... 143
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 362
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 281
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 334
Car Washes ............................ 345
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............147,279
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 157
Cargo Area Features ...................... 157
Cargo Compartment Light ............................ 1 15,157
Luggage Carrier ....................... 164
Cargo Light ......................... 1 15,157
Cargo Organizer ........................ 160
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 158
Catalytic Converter ...................... 324
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Caution, Exhaust Gas................... 72,147
CD (Compact Disc) Changer .............189,199
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........185,187,191,194
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 207
Cellular Phone ........................ 83,207
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 361
Chains, Tire ............................ 274
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 302
Charging System Light .................... 175
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 254
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 317
Child Restraint ...................... 61,66,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............65,66
Child Safety Locks ........................ 21
Climate Control ......................... 208
Clock ................................ 183
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System ........217,226
Command-Trac Operation .................. 234
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 207 Compass
.............................. 143
Compass Calibration ..................... 143
Compass Variance ....................... 144
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 141
Console, Overhead ....................... 135
Contract, Service ........................ 396
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 324
Cool Down, Turbo ....................... 220
Cooling System ......................... 332
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 334
Coolant Capacity ...................... 362
Coolant Level ......................... 335
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 335
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 332
Inspection ........................... 332
Points to Remember .................... 336
Pressure Cap ......................... 334
Radiator Cap ......................... 334
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........333,362
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Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 326
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 133
Cruise Light ........................... 177
Cup Holder ............................ 155
Customer Assistance ..................... 394
Cylinder, Retest Requirements ............... 118
Daytime Running Lights ................... 118
Dealer Service .......................... 318
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 163
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 316
Diesel Engine Maintenance ................. 384
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .............. 222
Diesel Fuel Water Separator ................ 221
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 117
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 319
Power Steering ........................ 328 Disabled Vehicle Towing
................... 310
Disarming, Theft System ................... 28
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 323
Used Engine Fluids ..................... 323
Door Locks ............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 21
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 145
Doors ................................. 18
Drive Belts ............................ 323
Driving ............................... 248
Off-Pavement ......................... 249
Off-Road ............................ 249
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 153
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 153
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 125
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
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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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Octane Rating........................ 276
Requirements ................... 276,280,362
Tank Capacity ........................ 362
Fuel System Caution ................... 278,282
Fuses ................................ 349
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ........... 145
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............281,316
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 276
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 277
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 277
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 176
Fuel ................................ 179
Odometer ........................... 176
Speedometer ......................... 173
Tachometer .......................... 173
Gear Ranges ........................ 226,228
General Information ...................... 274 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 348
Glow Plug Light ........................ 181
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 283
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 283
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 300
Head Restraints ......................... 108
Head Rests ............................ 108
Headlights ............................ 116
Bulb Replacement ...................... 356
High Beam ........................... 173
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Passing ............................. 117
Replacing ............................ 356
Switch .............................. 116
Heated Mirrors .......................... 82
Heated Seats ........................... 110
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 223
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