2013 JEEP PATRIOT spare tire location

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........414
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............414
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........415
▫ Jack Location ....................... .416
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................417
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................417
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................418
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................424 
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ............424
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............428
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................429
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............431
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................433
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........434
▫ With Ignition Key .....................435
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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 jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire And Jack Stowage
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.NOTE:Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information about the
spare tire, it’s use, and operation.
Jack Warning Label
Jacking Locations6
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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the
jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest
to the wheel to be changed.
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.
4. Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. 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.
Rear Jacking Location
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