Engineering
The all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty offers a balance of off-road capability and on-road refinement.
All-new independent front suspension, all-new five-link rear suspension, and
a power rack-and-pinion steering system contribute to the all-new 2008 Jeep
Liberty's blend of on-road ride comfort and nimble, confidence-inspiring
handling
Two four-wheel-drive systems - all-new Selec-Trac II, full-time four-wheel-drive
system and Command-Trac, a part-time four-wheel-drive system - both are Jeep
Trail Rated
The 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine provides the 2008 Jeep Liberty with competitive
peak power and torque while providing smooth, quiet operation and proven
durability. It produces 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of
torque @ 4,000 rpm. Fuel economy has been improved and now achieves an estimated
16 city (18 mpg using 2007 EPA standards), and 22 mpg on the highway (23 mpg
based on 2007 EPA standards).
Two transmissions are offered on the Jeep Liberty in the United States: a six-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission The 2008 Jeep Liberty was designed and engineered under the Chrysler Development System (CDS), the comprehensive, coordinated and disciplined product creation process that improves quality and speed-to-market while reducing costs and encouraging practical innovation in new products
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Towing Requirements – Tires
− Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
− Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
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Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped
HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving.
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in off-road driving conditions
by applying the brakes when necessary.
The symbol indicates ...
Reset
It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the
Auto Up feature. To do so, perform the following procedure:
1. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to ...