2011 JEEP LIBERTY oil temperature

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealership for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Main-
taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
24. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If
Equipped This light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.25. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver
Indicator) Button
Changing the Display
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO”
display. Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip
odometer mode. On vehicles equipped with a Base
Cluster, press and release it once again to display the
outside temperature. On vehicles equipped with a Mid
Line Cluster, press and release it once again to display the
outside temperature and compass heading in the screen
below the speedometer. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for details.
Resetting the Trip Odometer
Display the trip mileage that you want to reset, “Trip A”
or “Trip B.” Then push and hold the button (approxi-
mately two seconds) until the display resets to 0. The
odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer.
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NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom-
mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap
location, refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
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exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
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Automatic Door Locks................... 31,32
Automatic Headlights .................... 159
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........232,239
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 300
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 316
Special Additives ..................... 466
Automatic Transmission .............317,466,467
Adding Fluid .................... 467,489
Fluid and Filter Changes ............466,467
Fluid Change ....................... 467
Fluid Level Check .................... 467
Fluid Type ...................... 466,489
Gear Ranges ........................ 317
Special Additives ..................... 466
Torque Converter .................... 321
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 198
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 198
Axle Fluid ............................. 489
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 489B-Pillar Location
........................ 362
Battery ............................... 451
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 44,89
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 454
Brake Assist System ...................... 346
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 344
Brake Fluid ............................ 489
Brake System ........................... 464
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 342,344
Fluid Check ..................... 464,489
Master Cylinder ..................... 464
Parking ........................... 339
Warning Light ....................... 233
Brake, Parking .......................... 339
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 317
Brakes ............................... 464
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 87
Bulb Replacement ....................... 484
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Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 458,488
Cooling ........................... 458
Exhaust Gas Caution ................88,392
Fails to Start ........................ 314
Flooded, Starting ..................... 314
Fuel Requirements .................... 388
Jump Starting ....................... 430
Oil ......................... 448,487,488
Oil Change Interval .............232,239,448
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 449
Oil Filter ........................... 450
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 450
Oil Selection ..................... 449,487
Oil Synthetic ........................ 450
Overheating ........................ 422
Starting ........................... 313
Temperature Gauge ................... 227
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 449 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
................. 449
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 73
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 389
Event Data Recorder ...................... 76
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 88,392
Exhaust System ....................... 88,456
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 473
Exterior Lights .......................... 91
Fabric Care ............................ 475
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 450
Air Conditioning .................. 306,454
Engine Oil ....................... 450,488
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 450
Finish Care ............................ 473
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 162
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 356
Engine Temperature Warning............ 227
Exterior ............................ 91
Fog ......................... 161,223,485
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . 226,227,230,325,331
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 422
Headlight Switch ..................... 158
Headlights ...................... 158,484
Headlights On Reminder ............... 161
Headlights On With Wipers ..........160,170
High Beam ...................... 162,223
High Beam Indicator .................. 223
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 162
Hill Descent Control Indicator .........226,350
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 158,220
Lights On Reminder .................. 161
Low Fuel .......................... 220
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 222Oil Pressure
........................ 225
Park .............................. 158
Passing ............................ 162
Rear Servicing ....................... 486
Rear Tail ........................... 486
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 232
Service ............................ 484
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 222
Side Marker ........................ 485
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......220,378
Tow/Haul Indicator .................. 226
Traction Control ..................... 356
Transfer Case ..................... 325,331
Turn Signal .............. 91,158,162,485,486
Vanity Mirror ....................... 102
Voltage ............................ 224
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 220
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 204
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SteeringPower .......................... 337,339
Tilt Column ........................ 170
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 170
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 293
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 293
Storage ............................... 202
Storage Bin ............................ 202
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 305
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 434
Sun Roof .............................. 190
Sun Roof (Sky Slider Power) .............193,470
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 103
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 192
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 450
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 225
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 300
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 227
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 81
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 206
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 170
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 160
Tip Start .............................. 313
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 362
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 360
Tire Markings .......................... 357
Tire Safety Information .................... 357
Tires ............................ 91,366,515
Air Pressure ........................ 367
Chains ............................ 375
Changing .......................... 423
Compact Spare ...................... 370
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INDEX 535