2008 JEEP COMMANDER jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flashers.................366
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................367
mJacking And Tire Changing................368
NJack Location........................368
NSpare Tire Stowage....................369
NSpare Tire Removal....................369
NPreparations For Jacking................370NJacking Instructions....................371
mJump Starting.........................374
mEmergency Tow Hooks Ð If Equipped........377
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................378
N2WD Models Only....................378
N4WD Models Only....................378
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get 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.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. 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 a compartment behind the third row seat. Refer to
ªCargo Area Featuresº in Section 3 of this manual.
Jack Storage Location
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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 recommended and can dam-
age 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.
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in P (Park). Turn OFF the ignition.
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 being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site of the jacking position.
For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left
rear wheel.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
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Jacking Instructions
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.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect
jack handle driver (A) to two extensions (B), then to the
lug wrench (C).
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4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it
under the front lower control arm as shown. For the rear
axle, place it under the axle near the wheel to be changed.
Ensure the jack is closest to the inside of the wheel when
jacking on the rear axle.Do not raise the vehicle until
you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise.
Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface
and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
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Electronic Brake Control System............. 139
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 139
Brake Assist System.................... 141
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 142
Electronic Stability Program............... 143
Traction Control System................. 140
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 142
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 143
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 194
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................192,195
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 289
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Jacking............................. 368
Jump Starting......................... 374
Tow Hooks.......................... 377
Emission Control System Maintenance......386,440Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 393
Block Heater......................... 280
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Compartment...................382,383,384
Compartment Identification.........382,383,384
Cooling............................. 401
Exhaust Gas Caution................38,70,337
Fails to Start.......................... 279
Fuel Requirements..................333,435
Multi-Displacement..................... 306
Oil ..............................389,435
Oil Change Interval.................... 390
Oil Disposal.......................... 391
Oil Filter............................ 391
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 391
Oil Selection.......................... 435
Oil Synthetic......................... 391
Overheating.......................... 367
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Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 185
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 418
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 425
Interior Appearance Care.................. 417
Interior Fuses.......................... 419
Interior Lighting........................ 130
Interior Lights.......................127,130
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 132
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 170
Jack Location........................... 368
Jack Operation.......................368,371
Jacking Instructions...................... 371
Jump Starting.......................... 374
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................64,65
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 333
Leaks, Fluid............................ 72
Life of Tires............................ 320
Liftgate................................ 34
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 176
Lights..............................72,124
Airbag............................57,188
Alarm............................... 71
Anti-Lock........................... 188
Automatic Headlights................... 126
Back-Up............................. 432
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Overheating, Engine...................192,367
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 452
Paint Care............................. 415
Paint Damage.......................... 415
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 153
Parking Brake.......................... 300
Passing Light........................... 129
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 135
Personal Settings........................ 205
Pets.................................. 69
Pets, Transporting........................ 69
Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 311
Polishing and Waxing..................... 415
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB)................ 239USB ................................ 239
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 422
Door Locks........................... 29
Inverter............................. 170
Lift Gate............................. 36
Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 169
Seats............................... 110
Steering..........................305,398
Sunroof............................. 165
Windows............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
Preparation for Jacking.................... 370
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 205
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 21
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