2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 346
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 346
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 348
▫ Jack Location ....................... 348
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 349
▫ Spare Tire Removal ................... 349
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 350
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 351 
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 355
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 356
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 357
 Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 359
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 359
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models Only .......... 359
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models Only .......... 360
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting 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.
•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 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 the passenger side compartment, behind the second
row seat.
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
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.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle closest to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
6. 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.
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•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.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
Jack Warning Label
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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 (1) to two extensions (2) then to the lug
wrench (3).4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it
under the front lower control arm.Do not raise the
vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Assembling Jack Tools
1 — Jack Handle Driver
2 — Extensions
3 — Wrench
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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 LocationRear Jacking Location6
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Brake Assist System.................... 271
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 272
Electronic Stability Program ............... 273
Traction Control System ................. 271
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 272
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 116
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 273
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 167
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 164,168
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 252
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 346
Jacking ............................. 348
Jump Starting ......................... 355
Tow Hooks .......................... 359
Emission Control System Maintenance ......366,418
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 372 Block Heater
......................... 242
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Compartment ...................... 363,364
Compartment Identification ............363,364
Cooling ............................. 380
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 72,319
Fails to Start .......................... 241
Flooded, Starting ...................... 241
Fuel Requirements .................. 315,413
Jump Starting ......................... 355
Multi-Displacement .................... 265
Oil .............................. 369,413
Oil Change Interval .................... 370
Oil Disposal .......................... 371
Oil Filter ............................ 372
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 371
Oil Selection ....................... 370,413
Oil Synthetic ......................... 371
Overheating .......................... 346
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Inverter, Power......................... 140
Jack Location ........................... 348
Jack Operation ....................... 348,351
Jacking Instructions ...................... 351
Jump Starting .......................... 355
Key, Programming ........................ 18
Key, Replacement ........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 17
Key-In Reminder ......................... 17
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 14
Knee Bolster ............................ 47
Lane Change Assist ...................... 108
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....65,66 Latches
................................ 74
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 315
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 74
Life of Tires ............................ 301
Liftgate ................................ 33
Liftgate Flipper Glass ...................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 148
Light Bulbs ............................. 74
Lights .............................. 74,101
Airbag ...................... 47,53,58,74,160
Anti-Lock ........................... 161
Automatic Headlights ................... 102
Back-Up ............................ 410
Battery Saver ......................... 106
Brake Assist Warning ................... 283
Brake Warning ........................ 158
Bulb Replacement ...................... 407
Cargo .............................. 143
Center Mounted Stop ................... 412
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