2008 JEEP LIBERTY jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................384
mJacking And Tire Changing................385
NJack Location........................385
NSpare Tire Stowage....................386
NSpare Tire Removal....................386NPreparations For Jacking................387
NJacking Instructions....................388
mJump Starting.........................390
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................393
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located
in the cargo compartment behind a trim cover on the left
rear trim panel. The latch is located at the bottom of the
trim cover.
Jack Storage Location
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CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and they can
damage the winch.
When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
²
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
²Set the parking brakeand place the gear selector in
PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual
transmission).
²Turn the ignition to the LOCK position.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site of the jacking position.
For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left
rear wheel.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
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Jacking Instructions
1. Remove spare tire.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
3. Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket. As-
semble the tools by connecting the driver to the exten-
sion, and then to the lug wrench.
4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it in
the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be
changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the
wheel to be changed. Position the jack handle on the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
fully engaged.
Front Jacking Location
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right.
Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface
and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install
lug nuts with cone-shaped end toward wheel. Lightly
tighten the nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left,
and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
Rear Jacking Location
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Electrical Power Outlets................... 169
Electronic Brake Control System............. 314
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 315
Brake Assist System.................... 316
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 317
Electronic Stability Program............... 324
Traction Control System................. 316
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 317
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 147
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........196,324
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 192
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 206
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 385
Jump Starting......................... 390
Overheating.......................... 384
Towing............................. 393
Emission Control System Maintenance......400,452
Engine............................... 398Air Cleaner.......................... 406
Block Heater......................... 280
Break-In Recommendations................ 79
Checking Oil Level..................... 403
Compartment......................... 398
Coolant (Antifreeze).................416,448
Cooling............................. 416
Exhaust Gas Caution..................80,358
Fails to Start.......................... 278
Flooded, Starting...................... 278
Fuel Requirements..................... 355
Jump Starting......................... 390
Oil ...........................403,447,448
Oil Change Interval...............201,209,404
Oil Filler Cap......................... 404
Oil Filter............................ 405
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 405
Oil Selection.......................404,447
Oil Synthetic......................... 405
INDEX 475
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High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hill Descent Control..................... 322
Hill Descent Control Indicator............196,322
Hill Start Assist......................... 319
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 368
Holder, Coin........................... 173
Holder, Cup........................... 172
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 155
Hood Release.......................... 131
Hoses.............................421,422
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 424
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 14
Indicator, Traction Control................. 194Infant Restraint........................69,70
Inflation Pressure Tires.................190,338
Information Center, Vehicle................. 206
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 88
Instrument Cluster....................189,190
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 188
Instrument Panel Cover................... 431
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 433
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 436
Interior Appearance Care.................. 431
Interior Lighting......................133,138
Interior Lights.......................... 138
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 170
Jack Location........................... 385
Jack Operation.......................385,388
Jacking Instructions...................... 388
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Power Steering Fluid..................412,449
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 50
Preparation for Jacking.................... 387
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features............ 216
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 340
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 418
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 221
Radio, Navigation....................... 237
Radio Operation........................ 239
Radio Remote Controls.................... 258
Radio, Satellite....................237,239,254
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 237
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 143
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 428Rear Cup Holder........................ 172
Rear Park Sense System................... 150
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 124
Rear Washer Fluid....................... 181
Rear Window Defroster................... 181
Rear Window Features.................... 180
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 180
Rearview Mirrors........................ 88
Reception, Radio........................ 221
Reclining Front Seats..................... 119
Recorder, Event Data...................... 67
Recreational Towing...................... 378
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 356
Refrigerant............................ 412
Release, Hood.......................... 131
Reminder, Lights On..................... 135
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 48
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 27
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