2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spare wheel

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers................ 390
If Your Engine Overheats................ 390
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 391
▫Jack Location....................... 392
▫Spare Tire Stowage................... 392
▫Spare Tire Removal................... 393
▫Preparations For Jacking............... 393▫Jacking Instructions................... 394
Jump-Starting........................ 398
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped...... 400
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 401
▫2–Wheel Drive Models Only............ 401
▫4–Wheel Drive Models Only............ 401
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Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. 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 recommended and 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.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery surfaces.Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.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.
Jack Warning Label
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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.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install
the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter
clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
Rear Jacking Location
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wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service
station.
10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper loca-
tions.
NOTE:A tire should be stowed with the “beauty” side
up. Storing the tire upside down may result in scratching
or damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the
tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” three times.Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
WARNING!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact-type tools may damage the winch mecha-
nism.
12. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo
area.
JUMP-STARTING
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may
be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the
battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure
carefully.
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Service Manuals........................ 493
Setting the Clock................209,223,227,236
Settings, Personal........................ 202
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 287
Shifting............................... 286
Automatic Transmission................. 286
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Signals, Turn.................71,136,185,452,454
Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios)........ 257
SmartBeams........................... 132
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 343
Snow Plow............................ 382
Spare Tire.......................338,339,392
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 355
Oil ................................ 415
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 144
Speedometer........................... 184
Starting.............................27,280Automatic Transmission................. 280
Cold Weather......................281,285
Engine Block Heater.................... 285
Engine Fails to Start.................... 281
Remote.............................. 27
Steering
Power...........................306,307
Tilt Column.......................... 142
Wheel, Tilt........................... 142
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 258
Storage............................... 448
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 168
Storage Bin............................ 168
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 124
Storage, Vehicle......................272,448
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 448
Sun Roof.............................. 160
Sun Visor Extension....................... 81
INDEX 513
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Safety.............................. 326
Sizes............................... 327
Spare Tire........................... 392
Spinning............................ 340
Tread Wear Indicators................... 340
Wheel Mounting...................... 397
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 375
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 294
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 400
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 190
Towing............................369,401
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 97
Disabled Vehicle....................... 401
Guide.............................. 373
Recreational.......................... 382
Weight.............................. 373
Towing Assistance........................ 97
Traction Control......................... 313
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 320Trailer Towing.......................... 369
Cooling System Tips.................... 382
Hitches............................. 372
Minimum Requirements................. 376
Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 375
Wiring.............................. 379
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 373
Trailer Weight.......................... 373
Transfer Case........................... 432
Maintenance......................... 432
Transmission
Automatic........................288,433
Maintenance......................... 433
Shifting............................. 286
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 154
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
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