Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014, User Manual

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Spare Tire Stowage
• The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear cargo area and is secured
to the body with a special wing nut.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery surfaces.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. For vehicle equipped with Quadra-Lift
®
refer to “Quadra-Lift — If Equipped” in
“Starting And Operating” on the DVD for further information on disabling
automatic leveling.
• Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
NOTE:
Be sure to use caution when jacking the
passenger side of the vehicle because
there is a underbody wiring harness that
could be damaged.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools
from storage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel
lug nuts by turning them to the left,
one turn, while the wheel is still on the
ground.
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