2011 JEEP LIBERTY spare wheel

Spare Tire Stowage
• To remove the spare tire, remove the jack-handle components from the storage binin the left rear trim panel and assemble them.
• Lower the spare tire by turning the winch drive nut, located in the rear cargo area inside the vehicle, counterclockwise with the jack-handle assembly until the spare
tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull the spare tire out
from underneath the vehicle.
• 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 on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
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 And Tire Changing Instructions
• Remove the spare tire, jack and toolsfrom the stored location.
• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn while the
wheel is still on the ground.
• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the
extension, then to the lug wrench.
• Locate the jack: • For the front tires, place it (rearward)of the notch on the body weld seam
behind the wheel to be changed.
• For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the wheel to be changed.
• 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.
• Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and the wheel.
• Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Do NOT attempt to install a center cap or
wheel cover on the compact spare. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered.
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
• Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one 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.
• Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper locations.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• 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 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.
• If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit.
• Carefully follow these tire changing procedures 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.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and could cause it to slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle
only enough to remove the tire.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthlyand inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, shouldbe cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent
is recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . 6,52
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
Introduction................2
JackLocation ..............56
Jump Starting ..............60
KeyFob ..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 42
Lane Change Assist ..........19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
Liftgate ..................23
Liftgate Flipper Glass ..........23
Liftgate, Power .............23
Lights Engine Temperature Warning ....53
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .....55
Headlights ..............18
Park ..................18
Transmission Warning ........55
TurnSignal ..............19
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record ..........71
Maintenance Schedule .........69
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) .............54
Media Center Radio .....28,29,31,32
Memory Seat ..............13
MOPAR
®Accessories .........80
Navigation ..............34,36
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .......28
Oil Change Indicator ..........55
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ......55
OilPressureLight ............54
Oil, Engine Capacity ................68
Outlet Power .................45
Overheating, Engine ..........55
Panic Alarm ................8 ParkSenseSystem,Rear .......22
Phone (Pairing)
.............38
Phone (Uconnect) ............38
Power Glass Sunroof ............23
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 45
Seats .................13
Steering ................68
PreparationforJacking .........57
Programmable Electronic Features . . 42
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ..........28
Touch-Screen .............31
Radio Operation ...........28,31
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....19
Rear Park Sense System ........22
Rear Seat, Folding ...........15
Recreational Towing ..........50
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........77
Reporting Safety Defects ........79
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
Seat Belts .................9
Seats ...................13
Adjustment ..............14
Folding Front Passenger .......14
Heated ................16
Memory ................13
Power .................13
Rear Folding .............15
Seek Button .............29,32
Setting the Clock ..........30,33
Shift Lever Override ...........62
Signals,Turn...............19
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........37
Sky Slider Power Roof .........25
Spare Tire ................57
Spark Plugs ...............68
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....20
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ..............17
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....38
Store Radio Presets .........30,33
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