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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Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional
control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low
gear and shift the transfer case to 4WD LOW if necessary.
Refer to “Four-Wheel Dr ...
Rearming The System
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual
signals after 15 minutes, an ...
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature
The Sky Slider™ will retract automatically if it detects an
obstruction while closing. If this occurs, remove the
obstruction and use the switch again to close the Sky
Slider™.
WARNING!
T ...