MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLYthecorrecttypethermostat.Otherdesignsmay
resultinunsatisfactorycoolingperformance,poorgas
mileage,andincreasedemissions.
BrakeMasterCylinder
Thefluidinthemastercylindershouldbecheckedwhen
performing under hood services or immediately if the
“BrakeWarningLight”showssystemfailure.
Besuretocleanthetopofthemastercylinderareabefore
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluidleveluptotherequirementsdescribedonthebrake
fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
expectedtofallasthebrakepadswear.Brakefluidlevel
should be checked when pads are replaced. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup
maybeneeded.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refertothe“MaintenanceSchedule”inSection8forthe
propermaintenanceintervals.
WARNING!
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Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possiblyanaccident.Drivingwithyourfootresting
orridingonthebrakepedalcanresultinabnormally
highbraketemperatures,excessiveliningwear,and
possiblebrakedamage.Youwouldnothaveyourfull
brakingcapacityinanemergency.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
sectionforthecorrectfluidtype.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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