2010 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 85

84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to A long break-in period is not required for the engine and "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vedrivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. hicle". NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or A new engine may consume some oil during its first few 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.