2015 JEEP CHEROKEE spare tire

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
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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 wheel bolts with the threaded
end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the wheel bolts.
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.
Stowed Tire, Jack And Chock6
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3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer to
“Torque Specifications” in this section for the proper
lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.
5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel
chocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem-
bly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the park-
ing brake before driving the vehicle.
6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque
with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................97
Child Restraints.........................92
Child Seat Installation....................113
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......109
Infants And Child Restraints................95
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .108
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................110
LATCH Positions.......................101
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............104
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......100
Older Children And Child Restraints..........95
Seating Positions........................99
Child Safety Locks.........................37
Clean Air Gasoline........................580
Cleaning
Wheels...............................701
Climate Control..........................426
Automatic............................426
Coin Holder.............................313
Cold Weather Operation....................473
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............424
Compact Spare Tire........................559
Console................................313
Console, Floor...........................313
Contract, Service..........................741
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........690
Cooling System...........................686
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............688
Coolant Capacity.......................727
Coolant Level..........................691
Disposal of Used Coolant.................691
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................687
Inspection............................687
Points to Remember.....................691
Pressure Cap..........................690
Radiator Cap..........................69010
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Seats..................................149
Adjustment...........................149
Easy Entry............................165
Head Restraints........................157
Memory..............................162
Rear Folding..........................159
Seatback Release........................153
Tilting...............................153
Security Alarm............................19
Arm The System........................19
Selec-Terrain.............................503
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............728
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................18
Key Programming.......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................16
Sentry Key Replacement.....................18
Service Assistance.........................739
Service Contract..........................741
Service Manuals..........................744
Shifting
Automatic Transmission..................484
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N)........................608
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)...........................608
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)...........................611
Shift Lever Override.......................647
Shoulder Belts............................55
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................137
Signals, Turn............................120
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................564
Snow Tires..............................557
Spare Tire...............................559
Spark Plugs.............................728
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................728
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Aging (Life of Tires).....................562
Air Pressure...........................552
Chains...............................564
Changing.............................628
Compact Spare.........................559
General Information.....................552
High Speed...........................555
Inflation Pressures.......................553
Jacking...............................628
Life of Tires...........................562
Load Capacity.........................547
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............568
Pressure Warning Light...................336
Quality Grading........................745
Radial...............................555
Replacement...........................562
Rotation..............................566
Safety...............................540
Sizes................................542
Snow Tires............................557
Spinning.............................561
Trailer Towing.........................601
Tread Wear Indicators....................561
Tire Safety Information.....................540
Tire Service Kit...........................618
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................599
To Open Hood...........................166
Torque Converter Clutch....................493
Towing................................593
Disabled Vehicle........................648
Guide...............................598
Recreational...........................606
Weight...............................598
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........606
Traction Control..........................521
Trailer Towing...........................593
Cooling System Tips.....................605
Hitches..............................597
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