2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spare tire

5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the reartie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as
indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill
molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is fully engaged.
6. 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 sta-
bility.
Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding
Rear Jacking Location
544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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.
7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
8. 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.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
Mounting Spare Tire6
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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.
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.
Stowed Spare
546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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 shapedend of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. 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 tight-
ness of each lug nut 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 service
station.
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Cargo Light............................ .298
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .301
Car Washes ............................ .590
Cellular Phone .......................... .433
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............607
Certification Label ........................ .521
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .485
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .561
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............112
Checks, Safety ............................112
Child Restraint ............................86
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .513
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .591
Climate Control ......................... .434
Clock ................................. .364
Cold Weather Operation ....................451
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............433Compact Spare Tire
....................... .499
Compass .............................. .351
Compass Calibration ...................... .353
Compass Variance ........................ .352
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .344
Connector UCI ............................... .389
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........389
Conserving Fuel ......................... .342
Console, Overhead ....................... .267
Contract, Service ......................... .633
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........581
Cooling System .......................... .578
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............580
Coolant Capacity ...................... .608
Coolant Level ........................ .578
Disposal of Used Coolant .................581
Drain, Flush, and Refill ..................579
Inspection ........................... .582
642 INDEX

Extender..............................69
Front Seat .............................54
Inspection ............................114
Pretensioners ..........................62
Reminder ........................... .320
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ..................59
Untwisting Procedure ....................59
Seats ................................. .175
Adjustment .......................... .180
Easy Entry .......................... .198
Memory ............................ .193
Power .............................. .178
Rear Folding ......................... .190
Reclining ............................ .181
Security Against Theft .......................19
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................19
Selection of Oil .......................... .565
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Programming ....................18 Sentry Key Replacement
.....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .631
Service Contract ......................... .633
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .315
Service Manuals ......................... .636
Settings, Personal ........................ .354
Setting the Clock ......................... .364
Shifting ............................... .453
Automatic Transmission ..................453
Shift Lever Override ...................... .554
Shoulder Belts ............................54
Side Airbag ..............................79
Signals, Turn .............................116
SmartBeams ............................ .203
Sound System Kicker .............................. .430
Spare Tire .............................. .499
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................221
Speedometer ............................ .323
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INDEX 653

Starting.................................28
Automatic Transmission ..................447
Cold Weather ........................ .451
Engine Fails to Start .....................451
Remote ...............................28
Starting and Operating .....................447
Starting Procedures ....................... .447
Steering Power .............................. .470
Tilt Column .......................... .218
Wheel, Heated ........................ .220
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .218
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............431
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .431
Storage ............................... .601
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .441
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .601
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .269
Sun Roof .............................. .279Sun Visor Extension
...................... .129
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........70
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .480
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .566
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Tachometer ............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column .................218
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........434
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............324
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................301
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .218
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........489
Tires ..................................116 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................502
Air Pressure ......................... .494
Compact Spare ....................... .499
General Information .....................494
High Speed .......................... .496
654 INDEX

Inflation Pressures..................... .495
Life of Tires .......................... .502
Load Capacity ........................ .489
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........505
Pressure Warning Light ..................318
Quality Grading ...................... .637
Radial .............................. .497
Replacement ......................... .502
Rotation ............................ .504
Safety .............................. .483
Sizes ............................... .485
Spare Tire ........................... .539
Spinning ............................ .500
Tread Wear Indicators ...................501
Tire Safety Information .....................483
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................528
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ...................317
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................553
Towing ............................... .52324-Hour Towing Assistance
................152
Behind a Motorhome ....................534
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .555
Guide .............................. .527
Recreational ......................... .534
Weight ............................. .527
Towing Assistance ........................ .152
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........534
Traction Control ......................... .474
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................480
Trailer Towing .......................... .523
Cooling System Tips ....................534
Hitches ............................. .526
Minimum Requirements ..................529
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................528
T

railer Towing Guide ...................... .527
Trailer Weight ........................... .527
Transfer Case ........................... .586
Maintenance ......................... .586
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