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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style ______________________________________________________Four-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant _________________________________________________________________ Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class _______________________________________________________ Multipurpose vehicle
LIBERTY 2WD JOB RATINGS
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission ____________________________________________________NSG370, Six-speed manual
Axle ratio (lbs.) ____________________________________________________________________ 3.55
GVWR (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________________ 5,350
GCWR (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________________ 8,500
GAWR front/rear (lbs.) ________________________________________________________ 2,750/3,150
Curb weight, est.(a) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 3,846
Max. tongue weight(b) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 525
Max. trailer weight(b) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________ 3,500
Max. payload(c) (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________ 1,150
Max. cargo(d) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________________400
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission ______________________________________________________ 42RLE, Four-speed auto
Axle ratio (lbs.) ____________________________________________________________________ 3.73
GVWR (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________________ 5,350
GCWR (lbs.) ____________________________________________________________________ 9,850(b)
42RLE ____________________________________________________________________________ 7150
GAWR front/rear (lbs.) ________________________________________________________ 2,750/3,150
Curb weight, est.(a) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 3,898
Max. tongue weight(b) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 750
Max. trailer weight(b) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________ 5,000
Max. payload(c) (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________ 1,150
Max. cargo(d) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________________400
(a) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.
(b) With Trailer Tow Group.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passenger and cargo rounded to the nearest ten pounds.
It is reduced by the weight of optional equipment. Five passengers at 150 lbs. each.
(d) Cargo is determined by subtracting the weight of driver and passengers from payload.

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LIBERTY 4WD JOB RATINGS

3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission ____________________________________________________ NSG370, six-speed manual
Axle ratio (lbs.) ____________________________________________________________________ 3.55
GVWR (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________________ 5,600
GCWR (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________________ 8,750
GAWR front/rear (lbs.) ________________________________________________________ 2,750/3,150
Curb weight, est.(a) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 4,044
Max. tongue weight(b) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 525
Max. trailer weight(b) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________ 3,500
Max. payload(c) (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________ 1,150
Max. cargo(d) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________________400
3.7-Liter Engine
Transmission _______________________________________________________ 42RLE, four-speed auto
Axle ratio (lbs.) ____________________________________________________________________ 3.73
GVWR (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________________ 5,600
GCWR (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________________ 10,100(b)
42RLE ___________________________________________________________________________ 7,400
GAWR front/rear (lbs.) ________________________________________________________ 2,750/3,150
Curb weight, est.(a) (lbs.) ____________________________________________________________4,115
Max. tongue weight(b) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 750
Max. trailer weight(b) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________ 5,000
Max. payload(c) (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________ 1,150
Max. cargo(d) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________________400
2.8-Liter Engine
Transmission ______________________________________________________ 545RFE, five-speed auto
Axle ratio (lbs.) ____________________________________________________________________ 3.73
GVWR (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________________ 5,650
GCWR (lbs.) _____________________________________________________________________ 10,150
GAWR front/rear (lbs.) ________________________________________________________ 2,750/3,150
Curb weight, est.(a) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 4,296
Max. tongue weight(b) (lbs.) ___________________________________________________________ 750
Max. trailer weight(b) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________ 5,000
Max. payload(c) (lbs.) ______________________________________________________________ 1,150
Max. cargo(d) (lbs.) __________________________________________________________________400
(a) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.
(b) With Trailer Tow Group.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passenger and cargo rounded to the nearest ten pounds. It is
reduced by the weight of optional equipment. Five passengers at 150 lbs. each.
(d) Cargo is determined by subtracting the weight of driver and passengers from payload.
(e) Meets BIN 10 emissions standard in 45 states.

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ENGINE: 3.7-LITER 12-VALVE SOHC SMPI V-6

Availability ________________________________________ StandardSport, Renegade and Limited Edition
Type and Description ___________________________________________ Six-cylinder, 90 V, liquid-cooled
Displacement _______________________________________________________ 225 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke ___________________________________________________________ 3.66 x 3.57 (93 x 91)
Valve System______________ Chain drive, SOHC, 12 valves, roller followers with hydraulic lash adjustment
Fuel Injection ____________________________________ Multi-point fuel injection with returnless fuel rail
Construction ___________________Cast-iron block, compacted graphite bedplate, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio ____________________________________________________________________ 9.1:1
Power (SAE net) _________________________________________________ 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
Torque (SAE net) _____________________________________________ 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed _____________________________________________ 6,000 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement __________________________________________ Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity _____________________________________________________________________ 5 qt. (4.7L)
Coolant Capacity ________________________________________________________________14 qt. (13L)
Emission Controls ______________ Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system,
leak detection pump system(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) ________________ Automatic with trailer tow package 5,000 lbs. (2250 kg)
Manual transmission 3,500 lbs. (1600 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) _______________________ Automatic 17/22, Manual 18/22
ENGINE: 2.8-LITER TURBO DIESEL 16-VALVE DOHC DI-CR
Availability __________________________________________________ OptionalLimited Edition and Sport
Type and Description __________________________________________ Four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled
Displacement ________________________________________________________171 cu. in. (2768 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke __________________________________________________________3.70 x 3.94 (94 x 100)
Valve System_______________________________________________________ Belt drive, DOHC, 16-valve
Fuel Injection _________________________________ Direct injection, common rail 23,000 PSI (1600 bar)
Construction ____________________________________________ Cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio ___________________________________________________________________ 17.5:1
Power (SAE net) _________________________________________________ 160 hp (120 kW) @ 3,800 rpm
Torque (SAE net) _____________________________________________ 295 lb.-ft. (400 Nm) @ 1,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed ___________________________________________ 4,300 rpm, electronically governed
Fuel Requirement _________________________________________________________________ #2-diesel
Oil Capacity ___________________________________________________________________ 6.3 qt. (6.0L)
Coolant Capacity ____________________________________________________________ 13.2 qt. (12.5L)
Emission Controls ____________________________________________________ EGR, catalytic converters
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) ________________ Automatic with trailer tow package 5,000 lbs. (2250 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) ____________________________________ Automatic 21/26
(a) Meets Federal Interim Tier 2 B in 9A standards and is a California ULEV I under California Cleanest Vehicle Rules
in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT.

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TRANSMISSION: NSG370MANUAL, SIX-SPEED

Availability ________________________________________________________________________ 3.7L V-6
Description ______________________ Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse,
single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch ___________________________________________ Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system
Gear Ratios
1st ______________________________________________________________________________ 4.46
2nd ______________________________________________________________________________ 2.61
3rd ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.72
4th ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.25
5th _________________________________________________________________________________ 1
6th ______________________________________________________________________________ 0.84
Reverse __________________________________________________________________________ 4.06
TRANSMISSION: 545RFEA5 AUTOMATIC
Availability _________________________________________________________________2.8L (Diesel only)
Description ___________________________________________________ Five-speed, overdrive, automatic
Gear Ratios
1st ______________________________________________________________________________ 3.00
2nd up shift _______________________________________________________________________ 1.67
2nd down shift _____________________________________________________________________ 1.50
3rd _________________________________________________________________________________ 1
4th ______________________________________________________________________________ 0.75
5th ______________________________________________________________________________ 0.67
Reverse __________________________________________________________________________ 3.00
TRANSMISSION: 42RLEAUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability ________________________________________________________________________ 3.7L V-6
Description ________________________ Two planetary gear sets, full electronic control, overdrive lockout,
electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st ______________________________________________________________________________ 2.84
2nd ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.57
3rd _________________________________________________________________________________ 1
4th ______________________________________________________________________________ 0.69
Reverse __________________________________________________________________________ 2.21
TRANSFER CASE: NV241/NV231 COMMAND-TRAC
Type ____________________________________________________________________________ Part-time
Operating Modes ___________________________________ 2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio _____________________________________________________________________ 2.72:1
Center Differential Type ________________________________________________________________None
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TRANSFER CASE: NV242 SELEC-TRAC

Type _____________________________________________________________________________ Full-time
Operating Modes _______________________ 2WD; 4WD High part-time; 4WD full-time; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio ______________________________________________________________________ 2.72
Center Differential Type _____________ Dual sun differential with high-range and low-range lock capability
AXLE RATIOS
3.7L V-6 Auto ________________________________________________________________________ 3.73
3.7L V-6 Manual ______________________________________________________________________ 3.55
2.8L Turbo Diesel Auto _________________________________________________________________ 3.73
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator _________________________________136-amp, Sport and Limited Edition, 160-amp Renegade
Battery _________________________________________________________________________ 600-amp
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
Wheelbase ______________________________________________ 2WD104.3 (2649); 4WD104.3 (2649)
Track, Front ________________________________________________2WD60.0 (1524); 4WD60.0 (1524)
Track, Rear ________________________________________________ 2WD59.7 (1516); 4WD59.7 (1516)
Overall Length (to spare tire) ________________________________2WD174.4 (4430); 4WD174.4 (4430)
Overall Width ______________________________________________ 2WD71.6 (1819); 4WD71.6 (1819)
Overall Height ___________________________________________ 2WD70.3 (1784.7); 4WD70.2 (1784.1)
Overall Height (to roof rack) ________________________________ 2WD71.9 (1822.9); 4WD71.1 (1822.2)
Ground Clearance
Front axle (to skid plate) _________________________________________ 2WDN/A; 4WD6.4 (162.8)
Rear axle _________________________________________________ 2WD8.0 (201); 4WD7.9 (200.4)
Running _________________________________________________2WD9.5 (240.6); 4WD9.4 (239.3)
Approach Angle__________________________________________________________2WD36.2; 4WD36
Departure Angle _______________________________________________________ 2WD31.5; 4WD31.5
Curb Weight
3.7L with Manual ________________________________________ 2WD3846 (1745); 4WD4011 (1819)
3.7L with Automatic ____________________________________ 2WD3898 (1768); 4WD4033 (1829)
2.8L Turbo Diesel Automatic _____________________________________ 2WDN/A; 4WD4306 (1953)
Payloadincludes occupants and cargo(b) ____________________________________________ 1150 (522)
Weight Distribution, F/R(b) ____________________________________________________________ 53/47
Frontal Area _________________________________________________________ 29.74 sq. ft. (2.76 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient ____________________________________________________________________ 0.421
Fuel Tank Capacity ___________________________________________________________20.5 gal. (77.6L)
Cargo Volume
Rear seat up _______________________________________________________29.0 cu. ft. (.821 cu. m)
Rear seat folded down _______________________________________________ 69.0 cu. ft. (1.95 cu. m)
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating CapacityF/R __________________________________________________________________ 2/3
Front
Head room _________________________________________________________________ 40.7 (1034)
Leg room ___________________________________________________________________ 40.8 (1036)
Shoulder room ______________________________________________________________ 56.5 (1435)
Hip room ____________________________________________________________________57.0 (1448)
Seat travel _______________ 8.5 (216) horizontal, 1.5 (38) vertical with optional power height adjuster
Recliner range (degrees) ______________________________________________________________ 53
SAE volume _______________________________________________________ 54.4 cu. ft. (1.54 cu. m)
Rear
Head room __________________________________________________________________ 42.1 (1069)
Leg room _____________________________________________________________________37.2 (945)
Knee clearance __________________________________________________________________1.4 (36)
Shoulder room ______________________________________________________________ 56.5 (1435)
Hip room ____________________________________________________________________ 47.4 (1204)
SAE volume _________________________________________________________ 49.3 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)
Load capacity ___________________________________________________________ 400 lbs. (181 kg)
BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout _____________ Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, part-time or full-time
Construction ___________________________________________________________________ Uniframe
SUSPENSION
Front _______________ Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear ___________________________ Live axle, trailing upper A-arm, dual trailing lower arms, coil springs,
gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
STEERING
Type ________________________________________________________________ Power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio _______________________________________________________________________ 18.2:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) _________________________________________________ 35.9 ft. (12 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) _____________________________________________________________ 3.6

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TIRES(a)
StandardSport and Renegade
Size and type ______________________________________________________P225/75R16 all-season
Mfr. and model ______________________________________________________Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per mile ______________________________________________________________________ 732
OptionalSport and Renegade
Size and type ______________________________________________________ P235/70R16 all-terrain
Mfr. and model ____________________________________________________Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Revs per mile _______________________________________________________________________ 715
StandardLimited
Size and type _______________________________________________________P235/65R17 all-season
Mfr. and model _____________________________________________________ Goodyear Wrangler HP
Revs per mile _______________________________________________________________________ 723
WHEELS(b)
StandardSport
Type and material __________________________________________________________ Stamped-steel
Size ____________________________________________________________________________ 16 x 7
Optional Sport and StandardRenegade
Type and material __________________________________________________________Cast-aluminum
Size ____________________________________________________________________________ 16 x 7
StandardLimited
Type and material __________________________________________________________Cast-aluminum
Size ___________________________________________________________________________17 x 7.5
Optional Limited
Type and material ___________________________________________________________ Chrome-clad
Size ____________________________________________________________________________ 17 x 7
BRAKES
StandardAll
Front
Size and type ___________________ 11.3 x 1.1 (288 x 28) vented disc with 2.6 (66) single-piston caliper
Swept area _______________________________________________________228 sq. in. (1471 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type _________________ 11.2 x 0.47 (284 x 12) solid disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston caliper
Swept area _______________________________________________________ 109 sq. in. (703 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type ____________________________________________Tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
ABS (standard) Type ____________Four-Channel ABS: Features Electronically Variable Brake Proportioning,
4 Low Mode Calibration
(a) Also see Tires under Feature Availability.
(a) Also see Wheels under Feature Availability.

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