2012 JEEP LIBERTY User Guide

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front ofthe driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the
hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion
and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious injury or death.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.7L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.7L MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or
equivalent.14 Quarts (13.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7L API certified 5W-20
engine oil, meeting the
requirements of
Chrysler Material
Standard MS-6395.
Refer to your oil filler
cap for correct SAE
Grade.5 Quarts (4.7L Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.7L 87 Octane 19.5 Gallons (73.8 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter 3.7L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4®
product. —
Transfer Case MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4®
product. —
Front Axle SAE 80W-90
Multi–Purpose Type
GL-5 Gear Lube or
equivalent. —
Rear Axle MOPAR® Synthetic Gear
& Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-90 or equivalent. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be
used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available,
then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended Brake
Fluids. —
Power Steering
Reservoir MOPAR® Power
Steering Fluid +4 or
MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4®
product. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before sched-
uled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
InspecttheCVjoints. XXXX
Inspecttheexhaustsystem. XXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if
using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing. XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your
vehicle for the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing. X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary. XXXXXX
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engine). XXX
Replace the ignition cables (3.7L engine). X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months or 104,000 miles (169,000 km)
whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized ServiceCenter
8,000 Miles
(13,000 km)
or 6 Months
16,000 Miles
(26,000 km)
or 12 Months
24,000 Miles
(39,000 km)
or 18 Months
32,000 Miles
(52,000 km)
or 24 Months
40,000 Miles
(65,000 km)
or 30 Months
48,000 Miles
(78,000 km)
or 36 Months
56,000 Miles
(91,000 km)
or 42 Months
64,000 Miles
(104,000 km)
or 48 Months
72,000 Miles
(117,000 km)
or 54 Months
80,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 60 Months
88,000 Miles
(143,000 km)
or 66 Months
96,000 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 72 Months
104,000 Miles
(169,000 km)
or 78 Months
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment nearthe battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
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