2012 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 Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information 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 odom-
eter.
26. 4WD Indicator — Vehicles Equipped with
Selec-Trac
II
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the full-time four-wheel drive auto mode. In
this mode, the system operates with a normal
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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.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental additives, other than leak
detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and its performance may be im-
paired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Depending on operating conditions, the message may
appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
the next 500 miles (805 km).
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 159
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........236,243
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 305
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 322
Special Additives ..................... 481
Automatic Transmission .............324,480,482
Adding Fluid .................... 482,504
Fluid and Filter Changes ............480,482
Fluid Change ....................... 482
Fluid Level Check .................... 481
Fluid Type ...................... 480,504
Gear Ranges ........................ 324
Special Additives ..................... 481
Torque Converter .................... 332
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 202
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 202
Axle Fluid ............................. 504
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 504B-Pillar Location
........................ 373
Battery ............................... 466
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,90
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 468
Brake Assist System ...................... 357
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 355
Brake Fluid ............................ 504
Brake System ........................... 478
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 353,356
Fluid Check ..................... 479,504
Master Cylinder ..................... 479
Parking ........................... 351
Warning Light ....................... 237
Brake, Parking .......................... 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 323
Brakes ............................... 478
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
Bulb Replacement ..................... 498,499
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Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 473,503
Cooling ........................... 473
Exhaust Gas Caution ................89,403
Fails to Start ........................ 320
Flooded, Starting ..................... 320
Fuel Requirements .................... 399
Jump Starting ....................... 444
Oil ......................... 462,502,503
Oil Change Interval .............236,243,463
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 464
Oil Filter ........................... 465
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 464
Oil Selection ..................... 463,502
Oil Synthetic ........................ 464
Overheating ........................ 434
Starting ........................... 319
Temperature Gauge ................... 231
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 464 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
................. 464
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 73
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 400
Event Data Recorder ...................... 77
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 89,403
Exhaust System ....................... 89,470
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 487
Exterior Lights .......................... 92
Fabric Care ............................ 490
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 465
Air Conditioning .................. 312,468
Engine Oil ....................... 465,503
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 464
Finish Care ............................ 487
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 162
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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
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SteeringPower .......................... 349,350
Tilt Column ...................... 171,172
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 171,172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 298
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 298
Storage ............................... 206
Storage Bin ............................ 206
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 311
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 448
Sun Roof .............................. 193
Sun Roof (Sky Slider Power) .............196,484
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 103
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 196
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 464
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 229
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 305
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 231
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 82
Text Messaging ......................... 125
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 210
Tilt Steering Column ................... 171,172
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 160
Tip Start .............................. 320
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 373
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 371
Tire Markings .......................... 368
Tire Safety Information .................... 368
Tires ............................ 92,377,531
Air Pressure ........................ 378
Chains ............................ 386
Changing .......................... 435
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