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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Air Conditioning Control
Press this button to engage the Air
Conditioning. A light will illuminate
when the Air Conditioning system is
engaged. Rotating the dial left into the
blue area of the scale indicates cooler ...
Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/
Temperature display; this message can be turned on or
off. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears ...
4WD Low Range
Partial Off
This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD LOW
range. Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW
range, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from
4WD HIGH range or NE ...