2012 JEEP LIBERTY brake fluid

- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on whiledriving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and
the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center i mmediately. If the
light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required
and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or
engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
• If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WDsystem is not functioning properly and that service is required. We
recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperaturethat might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light
turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the
transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns
off, you may continue to drive normally.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas capuntil a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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AirConditioning .........22,23
Airbag .................10
AirbagLight .............82
Alarm,Panic ..............8
Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)..................82
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ..................9
Audio
Settings . . 30,31,32,34,35,36,40,49
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ..................23
Automatic Transmission FluidType..............97
AxleFluid ...............97
Battery Charging System Light . . . . . . 81
Belts, Seat ................9
BrakeFluid ..............97
Brake System WarningLight ...........81
Break-In Recommendations,
NewVehicle ..............18
Bulb Replacement .........107
Calibration, Compass ........66
Change Oil Indicator ........83
Changing A Flat Tire . . ......84
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 81
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
IndicatorLight) ............81
ChildRestraint .............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . 11
ClimateControl..........22,23
Clock Setting .....30,32,35,37,47
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . 66
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........97
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . 21
CruiseLight ..............21
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . 108
Defects, Reporting .........109
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . 22
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . 22 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . 19
Disarming,TheftSystem ......9
ECO ...................66
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) .................21
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) . . . . . .
............79
Electronic Throttle Control
WarningLight ............82
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . 65,66
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System..28
Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Overheating ............83
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . 18
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
OilSelection ............97
Overheating ............83
EventDataRecorder ........94
ExteriorLights ...........107
Flash-To-Pass .............19
Flipper Glass, Liftgate . . . . . . 8,24
Fluid Capacities . . . . . ......97
Fluids ..................97
FogLights ...............19
Folding Front Passenger Seat . . . 15
FoldingRearSeat ..........15
Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . 72
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . 93
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . 82
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) . . . . .........68
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . 82
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