2008 JEEP LIBERTY engine

Loading Vehicle......................... 361
Tires ............................... 333
Locks................................. 29
Auto Unlock.......................... 32
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Power Door........................... 31
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 346
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................73,74
Lubrication, Body....................... 413
Luggage Carrier......................... 182
Lumbar Support........................ 120
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 409
Maintenance, General..................... 402
Maintenance Procedures................... 402Maintenance Schedule.................... 452
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 164
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 193,400
Manual, Service......................... 464
Manual Transmission..................288,426
Fluid Level Check...................... 426
Lubricant Selection..................426,449
Shift Speeds.......................... 291
Map/Reading Lights..................... 138
Marker Lights, Side...................... 444
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 423
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 127
Memory Seat........................... 127
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 127
Methanol............................. 356
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 210
Mirrors................................ 88
Automatic Dimming..................... 88
Electric Powered....................... 90
482 INDEX

Electric Remote........................ 90
Exterior Folding........................ 90
Heated.............................. 91
Outside.............................. 89
Rearview............................. 88
Vanity............................... 91
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 346
Mopar Parts.........................402,463
MP3 Player............................ 237
MTBE/ETBE........................... 356
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 133
Navigation Radio........................ 237
Navigation System....................... 237
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 79
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............355,448Odometer
Trip ................................ 199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 304
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 304
Oil Change Indicator..................201,209
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............201,209
Oil, Engine.........................403,448
Capacity............................ 447
Change Interval..................201,209,404
Checking............................ 403
Dipstick............................. 403
Disposal............................ 405
Filter............................405,448
Filter Disposal........................ 405
Identification Logo..................... 404
Materials Added to..................... 405
Recommendation...................404,447
Synthetic............................ 405
Viscosity..........................404,447
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Oil Filter, Change........................ 405
Onboard Diagnostic System..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 155
Operating Precautions.................... 399
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 89
Overdrive..........................202,285
Overheating, Engine...................198,384
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 464
Paint Care............................. 428
Paint Damage.......................... 428
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 150
Parking Brake.......................... 308
Parking On Hill......................... 308
Passing Light........................... 137
PCV Valve............................ 409
Personal Settings........................ 216
Pets.................................. 78Pets, Transporting........................ 78
Phone, Cellular....................92,237,239
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........92,237,239
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 333
Polishing and Waxing..................... 429
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB)................ 237
USB ................................ 237
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 436
Door Locks........................... 31
Inverter............................. 170
Mirrors.............................. 90
Seats............................... 121
Steering............................. 313
Steering, Checking..................... 412
Sunroof............................. 161
Sunroof (Sky Slider).................164,434
Windows............................. 36
484 INDEX

Reminder............................ 202
Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 46
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
Seats................................. 118
Adjustment.......................... 118
Cleaning............................ 432
Easy Entry........................... 129
Head Restraints....................... 122
Heated............................. 123
Height Adjustment..................... 121
Lumbar Support....................... 120
Memory............................. 127
Power.............................. 121
Rear Folding......................... 124
Reclining............................ 119
Seatback Release....................... 124
Tilting.............................. 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,204
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........417,448Selection of Oil......................... 404
Selec-Trac Operation...................... 298
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 460
Service Contract......................... 462
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 193
Service Manuals........................ 464
Setting the Clock..................224,239,243
Settings, Personal........................ 216
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 281
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission........... 291
Shifting............................... 281
Automatic Transmission...............281,283
Manual Transmission................... 288
Transfer Case.................292,294,298,300
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
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Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 89
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 271
Signals, Turn.................82,136,194,444,445
Sky Slider Power Roof.................164,434
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 344
Sound Systems (Radio).................... 237
Spare Tire............................. 386
Spark Plugs.........................406,448
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 448
Oil ..............................404,448
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 147
Speedometer........................... 194
Starting.............................27,277
Automatic Transmission................. 277
Cold Weather......................... 278
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 390
Engine Block Heater.................... 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 278Manual Transmission................... 277
Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating.................... 277
Starting Procedures...................... 277
Steering
Power...........................313,412
Tilt Column.......................... 146
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Wheel, Tilt........................... 146
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 258
Storage............................... 173
Storage Bin............................ 173
Storage, Vehicle......................... 270
Sun Roof.............................. 161
Sun Roof (Sky Slider Power).............164,434
Sun Visor Extension....................... 92
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 164
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 52
488 INDEX

Sway Control, Trailer..................... 318
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 405
System, Navigation...................... 237
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 195
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 198
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 176
Tilt Steering Column..................... 146
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 134
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 333
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 332
Tire Markings.......................... 329
Tire Safety Information.................... 329
Tires ............................82,337,466Air Pressure.......................... 338
Alignment and Balance.................. 343
Chains.............................. 344
Changing............................ 385
General Information.................... 337
High Speed.......................... 340
Inflation Pressures..................... 338
Jacking............................. 385
Life of Tires.......................... 342
Load Capacity.....................333,334
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 346
Quality Grading....................... 466
Radial.............................. 340
Replacement......................... 342
Rotation............................. 345
Safety.............................. 329
Sizes............................... 330
Spare Tire........................... 386
Spinning............................ 340
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Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 341
Trip Odometer.......................... 200
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 199
Turn Signals................133,136,194,444,445
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)...........92,237
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 466
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port.............. 237
Universal Transmitter..................... 155
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 355
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 47
Upholstery Care........................ 431
USB Port.............................. 237
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 421
Vanity Mirrors........................... 91Variance, Compass....................204,213
Vehicle Certification Label................. 361
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................334,361
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 270
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 404
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 190
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 463
Washer, Adding Fluid..................145,181
Washers, Windshield................140,145,414
Water
Driving Through...................... 304
Waxing and Polishing..................... 429
INDEX 491
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A
WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel
LockSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the SystemTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateTo Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up
WindowUsing the Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementGeneral InformationREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED HowTo Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)WINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
Energy Management FeatureSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your Vehicle
Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OFYOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside
MirrorsExterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If EquippedPower Remote Control MirrorsHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect
System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Manual Front Seat AdjustmentsPower Seat - If EquippedHead RestraintsHeated Seats - If Equipped60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold
Flat FeatureDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Programming The Memory FeatureLinking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless (RKE) Transmitter to the MemoryFeatureMemory Position RecallEasy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)TO OPEN AND
CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Exterior and Interior Lighting ControlHeadlights and Parking LightsAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Headlight Time Delay - If EquippedDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped
Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHighbeam/Lowbeam Select SwitchFlash to PassInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERSIntermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Rain Sensing
Wipers - If EquippedWindshield WashersAdding Washer FluidTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed Setting
To Accelerate For PassingREAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED System Usage PrecautionsEnabling and Disabling the SystemSystem OperationGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing
HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade
OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSKY SLIDER FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF Sky Slider Usage PrecautionsPower Top ControlOpening the Sky SliderClosing the Sky SliderAnti-Pinch Protect FeatureWind BuffetingSky Slider Maintenance
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffPOWER INVERTER - If EQUIPPED CUP HOLDERS STORAGE Front Storage CompartmentConsole Storage CompartmentCARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load FloorREAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If EquippedRear Window Defroster - If EquippedROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysOil Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayTelephone (UConnect) - If EquippedPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio
ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF
EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio
ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) System Activation
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System
(VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Right-Hand Switch FunctionsLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Radio OperationLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e. CD) OperationCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped Operating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission - If EquippedNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather
(below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock Manual Override - If EquippedBrake/Transmission Interlock System4-Speed Automatic TransmissionMANUAL
TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED Clutch Interlocking Ignition System6-Speed Manual TransmissionFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION MP1522 Command-Trac Transfer Case - If EquippedMP3022 Selec-Trac II Transfer Case - If EquippedON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use 4WD Low RangeDriving Through WaterDriving In Snow, Mud and SandHill ClimbingTraction DownhillAfter Driving Off-RoadPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)TCS (Traction Control System)BAS (Brake Assist System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)TSC (Trailer Sway Control) - If EquippedHSA (Hill Start Assist)HDC (Hill Descent Control) - If EquippedESP (Electronic Stability Program)
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed
OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium
System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap
MessageVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - 4WD ModelsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowageSpare Tire RemovalPreparations For JackingJacking
InstructionsJUMP STARTING TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose FuelFiller Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsEngine Air Cleaner FilterFuel FilterCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemMaintenance-Free
BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - If EquippedPower Steering - Fluid CheckDriveline and Steering Component LubricationBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield and Rear Window WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and
Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel SystemBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission - If EquippedTransfer CaseFront/Rear Axle FluidAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionSKY SLIDER
TOP CARE WashingGeneral CleaningAdditional Cleaning ProcedureProtectionWeather Strip CareFUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT HeadlightFront Turn Signal and Front Side Marker LightsFront Fog Light
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up LightsFLUID CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance
IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles
Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX