2009 JEEP LIBERTY light

•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 473
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About Your Brakes....................... 320
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............321,324
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 425
Adding Fuel ........................... 370
Additives, Fuel ......................... 368
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 416
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 418
Air Conditioning ........................ 274
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 274
Air Conditioning Filter .................284,419
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 285
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............418,419
Air Conditioning System .............274,277,418
Air Filter .............................. 416
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 347
Airbag ................................ 53
Airbag Deployment ....................... 65
Airbag Light ....................... 68,83,215
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 67 Alarm, Panic
............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,214
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 267
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........424,425,450
Disposal ............................ 427
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............321,324
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 206
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ....................... 214
Appearance Care ........................ 435
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 328
Assistance Towing ....................... 108
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
Automatic Door Locks ................... 31,32
480 INDEX

Automatic Headlights.................... 143
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........212,218
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 277
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 294
Special Additives ...................... 431
Automatic Transmission .............296,430,431
Adding Fluid ...................... 431,452
Fluid and Filter Changes ..............430,431
Fluid Change ......................... 431
Fluid Level Check ..................... 430
Fluid Type ........................... 452
Gear Ranges ......................... 297
Special Additives ...................... 431
Torque Converter ...................... 301
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 180
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 180
Axle Fluid ............................. 452
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 452Battery
............................... 417
Emergency Starting ..................... 402
Gas Caution .......................... 417
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 43,82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 419
B-Pillar Location ........................ 342
Brake Assist System ...................... 325
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 208
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 324
Brake Fluid ............................ 452
Brake, Parking .......................... 320
Brake System ........................... 429
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 321,324
Fluid Check ....................... 429,452
Master Cylinder ....................... 429
Parking ............................. 320
Warning Light ........................ 213
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Brakes............................... 429
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 80
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 148
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
Calibration, Compass ..................... 221
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 450
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 370
Oil (Engine) .......................... 415
Power Steering ........................ 319
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 426
Car Washes ............................ 435
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,369
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 190
Cargo Area Features ...................... 186
Cargo Compartment ...................... 186 Light
............................... 148
Cargo Light ............................ 148
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 186
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 188
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 371
Cellular Phone .......................... 94
Certification Label ....................... 371
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 395
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 339
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............204,411
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 81
Checks, Safety ........................... 81
Child Restraint .................... 71,72,76,78
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 366
Cleaning Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 420
482 INDEX

Climate Control......................... 274
Clock ........................ 229,243,246,255
Coin Holder ........................... 185
Cold Weather Operation ................... 291
Command-Trac Operation .................. 302
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 273
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 350
Compass .............................. 221
Compass Calibration ..................... 221
Compass Variance ....................... 222
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 219
Console .............................. 185
Console, Floor .......................... 185
Contract, Service ........................ 473
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 426
Cooling System ......................... 423
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 425
Coolant Capacity ...................... 450
Coolant Level ...................... 423,427Disposal of Used Coolant
................ 427
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 424
Inspection ........................... 427
Points to Remember .................... 428
Pressure Cap ......................... 426
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......424,450,451
Corrosion Protection ..................... 435
Cruise Light ........................... 213
Cupholders ............................ 184
Customer Assistance ..................... 471
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 149
Daytime Running Lights ................... 144
Dealer Service .......................... 412
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 193
Defroster, Windshield ................83,276,281
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 150
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 410
Dimmer Control ........................ 148
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 147
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 413
Power Steering ........................ 319
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 427
Engine Oil ........................... 415
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 165
Driving ............................ 313,314
Off-Pavement ......................... 314
Off-Road ............................ 314
On Hills ............................ 314
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 314
When to Use Low Range ................. 314
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 92 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)
...... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 180
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 324
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 324
Brake Assist System .................... 325
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 326
Electronic Stability Program ............... 332
Traction Control System ................. 325
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 326
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........208,332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 215
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 394
Jacking ............................. 395
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Overheating .......................... 394
Towing ............................. 404
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 411,454
484 INDEX

Engine............................... 409
Air Cleaner .......................... 416
Block Heater ......................... 293
Break-In Recommendations ................ 80
Checking Oil Level ..................... 413
Compartment ......................... 409
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 423,451
Cooling ............................. 423
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,369
Fails to Start .......................... 292
Flooded, Starting ...................... 292
Fuel Requirements ..................... 365
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Oil ........................... 413,450,451
Oil Change Interval ...............212,218,414
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 415
Oil Filter ............................ 415
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 415
Oil Selection ....................... 414,450Oil Synthetic
......................... 415
Overheating .......................... 394
Starting ............................. 291
Temperature Gauge .................... 209
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 415
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 415
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 366
Exhaust Gas Caution ................81,369,421
Exhaust System ....................... 81,421
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 435
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Fabric Care ............................ 438
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 370
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 416
Air Conditioning .................... 284,419
INDEX 485
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