2010 JEEP COMMANDER tire type

NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the “Tire–
Safety Information” section in this manual.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels, or heavier in the
rear, can cause the trailer to sway severelyside-to-side
which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents. Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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Jack Location
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located
in a compartment behind the third row seat. Refer to
“Cargo Area Features” in Section 3 for further informa-
tion.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by
means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow
the spare, use the jack handle to rotate the “spare tire
drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the
center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate
opening.
CAUTION!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism.
Jack Storage Location
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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. The correct
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 it’s 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:
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 mechanism.
12. Reinstall the rubber plug into the floor of the cargo
area.
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Reformulated Gasoline.................... 315
Refrigerant ............................ 369
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 110
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 47
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 220
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 400
Replacement Keys ........................ 18
Replacement Parts ....................... 362
Replacement Tires ....................... 300
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 436
Restraints, Child ......................... 63
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 255
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 150 Rotation, Tires
.......................... 302
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 436
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 38,74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 286
Safety Tips ............................. 73
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 216
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)......... 215,219
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 412
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 47
Seat Belts ............................ 40,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 44
And Pregnant Women ................... 48
Child Restraint ....................... 63,71
Extender ............................. 48
Front Seat ............................ 40
Inspection ............................ 75
Maintenance ......................... 392
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