2009 JEEP LIBERTY jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 394
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 394
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 395
▫ Jack Location ....................... 396
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 396 ▫
Spare Tire Removal ................... 396
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 397
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 398
 Jump-Starting ........................ 402
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 404
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the Temperature Control to maxi-
mum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan
Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting 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.
•The 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.
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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
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
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.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
4. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397
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5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
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4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it
(rearward) of 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.
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.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
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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

Instrument Panel Cover................... 438
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 439
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 440
Interior Appearance Care .................. 438
Interior Lighting ...................... 142,147
Interior Lights .......................... 148
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 150
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 182
Jack Location ........................... 396
Jack Operation ....................... 395,398
Jacking Instructions ...................... 398
Jump Starting .......................... 402
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14 Keyless Entry System
...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 146
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,76
Latches ................................ 83
Hood .............................. 140
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 365
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 83
Life of Tires ............................ 352
Liftgate ................................ 40
Liftgate Flipper Glass ...................... 41
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 192
Light Bulbs .......................... 83,446
Lights .............................. 83,142
Airbag .......................... 68,83,215
Anti-Lock ........................... 206
INDEX 489
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Steering.......................... 318,319
Sunroof ............................. 171
Sunroof (Sky Slider) ................. 174,433
Windows ............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 452
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 52
Preparation for Jacking .................... 397
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 223
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 349
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 426
Radio Remote Controls .................... 271
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........... 266
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 152
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 432 Rear Park Sense System
................... 158
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 133
Rear Window Defroster ................... 193
Rear Window Features .................... 192
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 192
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 90
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 128
Recreational Towing ...................... 389
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 366
Refrigerant ............................ 419
Release, Hood .......................... 140
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 145
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 49
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 271
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 446
494 INDEX