2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spare tire

WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-
clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut
tightness is 110 ft lbs (150 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.
11. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return
it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam tray.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557

12. Remove the small center cap and securely store the
road wheel in the cargo area.
13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as
soon as possible, properly secure the spare tire with the
special wing nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m), reinstall the
jack and tool kit foam tray, and latch the rear load floor
cover.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. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
Stowed Spare
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Cargo Area Features...................... 268
Cargo Compartment ...................... 268
Light ............................. 270
Cargo Light ............................ 270
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 273
Cellular Phone ....................... 121,394
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 621
Certification Label ....................... 521
Chains, Tire ............................ 496
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 549
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 479
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 576
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 94
Checks, Safety ........................... 94
Child Restraint .................... 81,84,86,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............85,86
Child Safety Locks ........................ 35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 510 Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 607
Climate Control ......................... 394
Clock ............................. 330,339
Cold Weather Operation ................... 417
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 393
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 491
Compass .............................. 317
Compass Calibration ..................... 319
Compass Variance ....................... 318
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 314
Connector UCI .............................. 353
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 353
Conserving Fuel ......................... 311
Console, Overhead ....................... 240
Contract, Service ........................ 649
658 INDEX

Shifting............................... 419
Automatic Transmission ................ 419
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 143
Shoulder Belts ........................... 52
Side Airbag ............................. 75
Signals, Turn ................... 98,287,618,620
SmartBeams ........................... 182
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 496
Snow Plow ............................ 537
Snow Tires ............................ 498
Spare Tire ....................... 491,492,550
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 509
Oil ............................... 580
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........197,201
Speedometer ........................... 292
Starting ............................. 29,413
Automatic Transmission ................ 413
Cold Weather .................... 417,418Engine Block Heater
.................. 418
Engine Fails to Start .................. 417
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 413
Starting Procedures ...................... 413
Steering Power .......................... 459,461
Tilt Column ...................... 194,195
Wheel, Heated ...................... 196
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 194,195
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 392
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 392
Storage ............................... 616
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 405,616
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 616
Sun Roof ........................... 251,254
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 112
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 241
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 66
Suspension, Air ......................... 448
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 470
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 581
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 285
Telescoping Steering Column .............194,195
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 398
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 294
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 85
Text Messaging ......................... 143
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 273
Tilt Steering Column ................... 194,195
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 483
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 481
Tire Markings .......................... 477
Tire Safety Information .................... 477 Tires ............................
98,487,653
Air Pressure ........................ 488
Chains ............................ 496
Changing .......................... 549
Compact Spare ...................... 491
General Information .................. 487
High Speed ......................... 490
Inflation Pressures .................... 488
Jacking ............................ 549
Life of Tires ........................ 494
Load Capacity .................... 483,484
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 499
Pressure Warning Light ................ 288
Quality Grading ..................... 653
Radial ............................ 490
Replacement ........................ 495
Rotation ........................... 498
Safety ............................. 477
Sizes ............................. 479
672 INDEX

Snow Tires......................... 498
Spare Tire .......................... 550
Spinning ........................... 493
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 494
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 530
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 564
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 287
Towing ............................ 523,566
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 135
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 566
Guide ............................. 529
Recreational ........................ 538
Weight ............................ 529
Towing Assistance ....................... 135
Traction Control ......................... 465
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 470
Trailer Towing .......................... 523
Cooling System Tips .................. 537
Hitches ............................ 528 Minimum Requirements
................ 531
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 530
Wiring ............................ 534
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 529
Trailer Weight .......................... 529
Transfer Case ........................... 600
Maintenance ........................ 600
Transmission Automatic .................... 421,429,601
Maintenance ........................ 601
Shifting ........................... 419
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 27
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 242
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 494
Turn Signals ...................... 287,618,620
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