2010 JEEP LIBERTY check transmission fluid

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding 1 quart (0.9 L) of oil when the reading is
at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at
the top of the safe zone on these engines.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in an accident.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level Check
Your vehicle is equipped with a capped transmission oil
fill tube that is sealed and it should not be tampered with.
Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensure that
the fluid level is set properly.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than that
recommended by the manufacturer will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this sec-
tion for the correct fluid type.
Fluid and Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the
proper maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission
is disassembled for any reason.
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Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives to the transmission. The only
exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in
detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers
should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer Case
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill
hole (1) when the vehicle is in a level position.
Adding Fluid
Fluid should be added only to fill hole until fluid begins
to run out of the hole.
1 — Fill Plug
2 — Drain Plug
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Automatic Door Locks................... 30,31
Automatic Headlights .................... 149
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........220,226
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 285
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 302
Special Additives ...................... 444
Automatic Transmission ................305,443
Adding Fluid ...................... 443,467
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 443
Fluid Change ......................... 443
Fluid Level Check ..................... 443
Fluid Type ........................... 467
Gear Ranges ......................... 305
Special Additives ...................... 444
Torque Converter ...................... 309
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 189
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 189
Axle Fluid ............................. 467
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 467Battery
............................... 428
Emergency Starting ..................... 412
Gas Caution .......................... 428
Jump Starting ......................... 412
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,87
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 431
B-Pillar Location ........................ 348
Brake Assist System ...................... 333
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 331
Brake Fluid ............................ 467
Brake, Parking .......................... 327
Brake System ........................... 441
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 329,332
Fluid Check ....................... 441,467
Master Cylinder ....................... 441
Parking ............................. 327
Warning Light ........................ 221
Brakes ............................... 441
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INDEX 501

Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 303
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 85
Bulb Replacement ....................... 461
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,461
Calibration, Compass ..................... 229
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 465
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 378
Oil (Engine) .......................... 426
Power Steering ........................ 327
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 438
Car Washes ............................ 449
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,377
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 197
Cargo Area Features ...................... 193
Cargo Compartment ...................... 193
Light ............................... 154
Cargo Light ............................ 154 Cargo Load Floor
........................ 193
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 195
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 380
Cellular Phone .......................... 98
Certification Label ....................... 380
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 405
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 345
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............210,421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
Child Restraint .................... 75,76,80,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............79,80
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 373
Cleaning Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 431
Climate Control ......................... 281
Clock ........................ 237,251,254,263
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Turn Signal................ 88,152,211,462,464
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 153
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 39
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 300
Floor Console .......................... 192
Fluid, Brake ........................... 467
Fluid Capacities ......................... 465
Fluid Leaks ............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks .................... 444,445
Automatic Transmission ................. 443
Brake .............................. 441
Cooling System ....................... 435
Engine Oil ........................... 424
Power Steering ........................ 327
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 466
Fog Light Service ........................ 463
Fog Lights .................... 148,152,211,463
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 139 Four Wheel Drive
Shifting ..................... 309,312,315,318
Systems .......................... 309,315
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 309
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 397
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 397
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 445
Fuel ................................. 373
Additives ............................ 375
Clean Air ............................ 373
Ethanol ............................. 374
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 378
Gasoline ............................ 373
Gauge .............................. 208
Materials Added ....................... 375
Methanol ............................ 374
Octane Rating ...................... 373,466
Requirements ......................... 373
Specifications ......................... 466
506 INDEX