2012 JEEP LIBERTY check engine

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and the
brake master cylinder, 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.
•Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends on tires of equal size, type and circumfer-
ence on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can
cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Bulbs, Light.......................... 92,498
Calibration, Compass ..................... 246
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 502
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 404
Oil (Engine) ........................ 464
Power Steering ...................... 350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 476
Car Washes ............................ 487
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............89,403
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 406
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 212
Cargo Area Features ...................... 208
Cargo Compartment ...................... 208
Light ............................. 164
Cargo Light ............................ 164
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 208
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 210 Cellular Phone
....................... 103,301
Certification Label ....................... 406
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 435
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 369
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............226,459
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 88
Checks, Safety ........................... 88
Child Restraint .................... 78,79,83,85
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............82,83
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 400
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 489
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 469
Climate Control ......................... 301
Clock ........................... 256,275,284
Coin Holder ........................... 207
Cold Weather Operation ................... 320
536 INDEX

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 477
Engine Oil ......................... 464
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 184
Driving ............................ 344,345
Off-Pavement ....................... 345
Off-Road .......................... 345
On Hills ........................... 345
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 345
When to Use Low Range ............... 345
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 101
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 202
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 202
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 355
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 356 Brake Assist System
................... 357
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 358
Traction Control System ................ 356
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 358
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 363
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 239
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 434
Jacking ............................ 435
Jump Starting ....................... 444
Overheating ........................ 434
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 459
Engine ............................... 457
Air Cleaner ......................... 465
Block Heater ........................ 321
Break-In Recommendations .............. 88
Checking Oil Level ................... 462
Compartment ....................... 457
538 INDEX

FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 434
Turn Signal .............. 92,162,227,500,501
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 40
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 320
Floor Console .......................... 207
Fluid Capacities ......................... 502
Fluid Leaks ............................. 92
Fluid Level Checks .................... 482,483
Automatic Transmission ................ 480
Brake ............................. 479
Cooling System ...................... 473
Engine Oil ......................... 462
Power Steering ...................... 350
Fluid, Brake ........................... 504
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 503
Fog Light Service ........................ 500
Fog Lights .................... 158,161,227,500
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 149 Four Wheel Drive
Shifting ................... 333,335,339,341
Systems ........................ 333,339
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 333
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 448
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 483
Fuel ................................. 399
Additives .......................... 402
Clean Air .......................... 400
Ethanol ........................... 400
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 404
Gasoline ........................... 399
Gauge ............................ 224
Materials Added ..................... 402
Methanol .......................... 400
Octane Rating .................... 399,503
Requirements ....................... 399
Specifications ....................... 503
Tank Capacity ....................... 502
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 366
Engine Temperature Warning............ 231
Exterior ............................ 92
Fog ......................... 161,227,500
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . 230,231,233,336,342
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 434
Headlight Switch ..................... 158
Headlights ...................... 158,499
Headlights On Reminder ............... 161
Headlights On With Wipers ..........160,170
High Beam ...................... 162,227
High Beam Indicator .................. 227
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 162
Hill Descent Control Indicator .........230,361
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 158,224
Lights On Reminder .................. 161
Low Fuel .......................... 224
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 226Oil Pressure
........................ 229
Park .............................. 158
Passing ............................ 162
Rear Servicing ....................... 501
Rear Tail ........................... 501
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 236
Service ......................... 498,499
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 226
Side Marker ........................ 500
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......224,389
Tow/Haul Indicator .................. 230
Traction Control ..................... 366
Transfer Case ..................... 336,342
Turn Signal .............. 92,158,162,500,501
Vanity Mirror ....................... 102
Voltage ............................ 228
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 224
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 208
544 INDEX

Loading Vehicle......................... 406
Tires .............................. 373
Locks ................................. 30
Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 389
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 82,83
Lubrication, Body ....................... 468
Luggage Carrier ......................... 216
Lumbar Support ........................ 144
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 466
Maintenance Procedures ................... 461
Maintenance Schedule .................... 506
Maintenance, General ..................... 461 Maintenance, Sunroof
..................... 196
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 226,459
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ................... 504
Manual, Service ......................... 529
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 500
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 479
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 151
Memory Seat ........................... 151
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 151
Methanol ............................. 400
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 244
Mirrors ................................ 99
Automatic Dimming .................. 100
Electric Powered ..................... 101
Electric Remote ...................... 101
Heated ............................ 102
Outside ........................... 101
Rearview ........................... 99
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Vanity............................ 102
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 389
Mopar Parts ......................... 461,528
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 400
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 158
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 88
Occupant Restraints ....................... 42
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............399,503
Odometer Trip .............................. 233
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 345
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 345
Oil Change Indicator .................. 236,243
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............236,243
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 465 Oil, Engine
......................... 462,503
Capacity ........................... 502
Change Interval ................ 236,243,463
Checking .......................... 462
Dipstick ........................... 462
Disposal ........................... 464
Filter .......................... 465,503
Filter Disposal ....................... 464
Identification Logo ................... 463
Materials Added to ................... 464
Recommendation .................. 463,502
Synthetic .......................... 464
Viscosity ........................ 464,502
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............458,459
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 184
Operating Precautions .................... 458
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 101
Overdrive .......................... 236,331
546 INDEX