Jeep Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger
of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
•
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is danger-
ous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and
fall on you. You could be crushed. Never
put any part of your body under a vehicle
that is on a jack. If you need to get under a
raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•
Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
•
The jack is designed to be used as a tool
for changing tires only. The jack should not
be used to lift the vehicle for service pur-
poses. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery
areas.
Jack Location
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools
are located in the cargo compartment behind a
trim cover on the left rear trim panel. The latch
is located at the bottom of the trim cover.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of
the vehicle and is held in place by a cable
winch mechanism.
Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut
located in the rear cargo area inside the ve-
hicle. Use the lug wrench to rotate the nut
counterclockwise until the spare is on the
ground with enough slack in the cable to allow
you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air
wrench or other power tools is not recom-
mended and they can damage the winch.
When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the
end of the cable, and pull it through the center
of the wheel.
Jack Storage Location
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
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