Exterior

Over the past few years, Jeep has consistently designed vehicles in the vein of its beloved Cherokee of the 1980s — the large Commander and small Patriot both share that look. The Liberty once had some stylish, rounded design elements, but no more (see a side-by-side comparison with the 2007 model). The 2008 version is all box, to help achieve that Cherokee aura. The abrupt angles, however, don't recall the classic Cherokee so much as they do World War II-era Jeeps. It's a masculine appearance that may turn off the avid female buyers that made the original Liberty such a strong seller.

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    Draining Fluid
    First remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2). Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m). CAUTION! Do not over-tighten the plugs. You ...

    Cargo Storage Bins
    There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area. Rear Storage Bins Two additional storage bins are loc ...

    Auto-Down Feature
    The driver’s and front passenger’s (if equipped for passenger side) power window switches have an “Auto- Down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and the wi ...