2005
Jeep Liberty KJ Specifications
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
2.4-LITER ENGINE
Transmission
NSG370, Six-speed manual
Axle Ratio
(lbs.) 4.1
GVWR (lbs.) 4,950
GCWR (lbs.) 6,750
GAWR Front/Rear
(lbs.) 2,750/2,950
Curb Weight,
est.(a) (lbs.) 3,655
Max. Tongue
Weight(b) (lbs.) 300
Max. Trailer
Weight(b) (lbs.) 2,000
Max. Payload(c)
(lbs.) 1,150
Max. Cargo(d)
(lbs.) 400
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.) 3,821
Max. Tongue
Weight(b) (lbs.) 425
Max. Trailer
Weight(b) (lbs.) 3,500
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.
3.7-LITER ENGINE
Transmission
42RLE, Four-speed auto
Axle Ratio
(lbs.) 3.73
GVWR (lbs.) 5,350
GCWR (lbs.)
7,150/9,850(b)
GAWR Front/Rear
(lbs.) 2,750/3,150
Curb Weight,
est.(a) (lbs.) 3,825
Max. Tongue
Weight(b) (lbs.) 750
Max. Trailer
Weight(b) (lbs.) 5,000
Max. Payload(c)
(lbs.) 1,150
Max. Cargo(d)
(lbs.) 400
LIBERTY 4WD JOB
RATINGS
2.4-LITER ENGINE
Transmission
NSG370, Six-speed manual
Axle Ratio
(lbs.) 4.1
GVWR (lbs.) 5,200
GCWR (lbs.) 7,000
GAWR Front/Rear
(lbs.) 2,750/2,950
Curb Weight,
est.(a) (lbs.) 3,851
Max. Tongue
Weight(b) (lbs.) 300
Max. Trailer
Weight(b) (lbs.) 2,000
Max. Payload(c)
(lbs.) 1,150
Max. Cargo(d)
(lbs.) 400
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.) 4,011
Max. Tongue
Weight(b) (lbs.) 425
Max. Trailer
Weight(b) (lbs.) 3,500
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.
3.7-LITER ENGINE
Transmission
42RLE, Four-speed auto
Axle Ratio
(lbs.) 3.73
GVWR (lbs.) 5,600
GCWR (lbs.)
7,400/10,100(b)
GAWR Front/Rear
(lbs.) 2,750/3,150
Curb Weight,
est.(a) (lbs.) 4,033
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 TURBO
DIESEL 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
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER,
DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH™ I-4
Availability
Standard—Sport
Type and
Description Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101)
Valve System
Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped steel followers, hydraulic lash
adjustment
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts
Compression
Ratio 9.5:1
Power (SAE net)
150 hp (112 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine
Speed 6240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5
qt. (5.3-Liter)
Coolant Capacity
10.1 qt. (9.6-Liter)
Emission
Controls Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery
system, leak detection pump system(a)
Max. Gross
Trailer Weight (lbs.) 2,000 lbs. (900 kg)
Estimated EPA
Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 20/24
(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.
ENGINE: 3.7-LITER,
SOHC, 12-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH V-6
Availability
Standard—Renegade and Limited
Edition,
Optional—Sport
Type and
Description Six-cylinder, 90º 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) @ 5200 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine
Speed 6000 rpm, electronically limited
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
(a)
Meets LEV light-duty truck emissions standards in all 50 states. Fuel
Requirement Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
ENGINE: 2.8-LITER,
TURBO DIESEL 16 VALVE DOHC, DI-CR
Availability
Optional—Limited 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) @ 3800 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 1800 rpm
Max. Engine
Speed 4300 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 22/27
(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.
TRANSMISSION:
NSG370—MANUAL, SIX-SPEED
Availability
2.4L I-4/3.7L 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:
545RFE—A5 AUTOMATIC
Availability
2.8-liter (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 2.21
TRANSMISSION:
42RLE—AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability
3.7-liter 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 OR NV231 COMMAND-TRAC®
Type Part-time
Operating Modes
2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
Low Range Ratio
2.72:1
Center
Differential Type None
TRANSFER CASE:
NV242 SELEC-TRAC®
Type Full-time
Operating Modes
2WD; 4WD High, part-time; 4WD fulltime; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio
2.72
Center
Differential Type Dual sun differential with high-range and low-range
lock capability
AXLE RATIOS
2.4-liter I-4 4.1
3.7-liter V-6
Auto 3.73
3.7-liter V-6
Manual 3.55
2.8-liter 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
2WD—104.3 (2649)
4WD—104.3 (2649)
Track, Front
2WD—60.0 (1524)
4WD—60.0 (1524)
Track, Rear
2WD—59.7 (1516)
4WD—59.7 (1516)
Overall Length
(to spare tire) 2WD—174.4 (4430)
4WD—174.4 (4430)
Overall Width
2WD—71.6 (1819)
4WD—71.6 (1819)
Overall Height
2WD—70.3 (1784.7)
4WD—70.2 (1784.1)
Overall Height
(to roof rack) 2WD—71.9 (1822.9)
4WD—71.1 (1822.2)
Ground Clearance
Front axle (to
skid plate) 2WD—N/A
4WD—6.4 (162.8)
Rear axle
2WD—8.0 (201)
4WD—7.9 (200.4)
Running 2WD—9.5
(240.6)
4WD—9.4 (239.3)
Approach Angle
2WD—36.2
4WD—36
Departure Angle
2WD—31.5
4WD—31.5
Curb Weight
2.4-liter with
Manual 2WD—3648 (1655)
4WD—3851 (1747)
3.7-liter with
Manual 2WD—3846 (1745)
4WD—4011 (1819)
3.7-liter with
Automatic 2WD—3898 (1768)
4WD—4033 (1829)
2.8-liter Turbo
Diesel Automatic 2WD—N/A
4WD—4306 (1953)
Payload—includes
occupants and cargo(a) 1150 (522)
Weight
Distribution, F/R(a) 53/47
Frontal Area
29.74 sq. ft. (2.76 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient
0.421
Fuel Tank
Capacity 20.5 gal. (74L)
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) 3.7-liter
with automatic transmission
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating
Capacity—F/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, gascharged 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
TIRES(a)
Standard—Sport
and Renegade
Size and type
P225/75R16 all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per mile 715
Optional—Sport
and Renegade
Size and type
P235/70R16 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Revs per mile 721
Standard—Limited
Size and type
P235/65R17 all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler HP
Revs per mile 723
WHEELS(b)
Standard—Sport
Type and
material Stamped-steel
Size 16 x 7
Standard—Renegade
Type and
material Cast-aluminum
Size 16 x 7
Standard—Limited
Type and
material Cast-aluminum
Size 17 x 7.5
(a) Also see
“Tires” under Feature Availability.
(b) Also see “Wheels” under Feature Availability.
BRAKES
Standard—All
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 (optional) Type Three-Channel
ABS: Features Electronically Variable Brake
Proportioning, 4
Low Mode Calibration
