2015 JEEP COMPASS spare tire

Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Spare Tire And Jack Stowage
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it 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.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
Jack Warning Label
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NOTE:Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information about the
spare tire, it’s use, and operation.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the
left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench
from the jack assembly.
NOTE:The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment
points holds the jack handle in place.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
NOTE:There are front and rear jacking locations on each
side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two
triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange
Removing Jack Handle From Jack
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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.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel
covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
Rear Jacking Location
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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.
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 possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges.
NOTE:The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the
wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop-
erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the
wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
Mounting Spare Tire
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7.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
lug nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque
Specifications” in this section for proper lug nut torque.
8.Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug
wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire
area. Secure the assembly using the means provided.
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.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area,have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop
could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible.
Correct the tire pressure as required.
11. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with
a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are
properly seated against the wheel.
Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2.Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve
stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand. Do not use
a hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
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Older Children And Child Restraints..........79
Seating Positions........................82
Child Safety Locks.........................34
Clean Air Gasoline........................403
Cleaning
Wheels...............................501
Climate Control..........................297
Clock..................................243
Clutch.................................491
Clutch Fluid.............................491
Coin Holder.............................199
Cold Weather Operation....................318
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............296
Compact Spare Tire........................386
Compass...............................228
Compass Calibration.......................239
Compass Variance.........................239
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..287
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........287
Console................................199
Contract, Service..........................531
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................514
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........488
Cooling System...........................485
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............487
Coolant Level..........................485
Disposal of Used Coolant.................489
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................486
Inspection............................489
Points to Remember.....................490
Pressure Cap..........................488
Radiator Cap..........................488
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............486
Corrosion Protection.......................499
Cruise Light.............................220
Cupholders.............................199
CustomerAssistance.......................52910
INDEX 541

Front Seat.............................41
Inspection............................100
Operating Instructions....................45
Pregnant Women........................54
Pretensioners...........................54
Rear Seat..............................43
Untwisting Procedure.....................51
Seats..................................148
Adjustment...........................148
Heated...............................151
Lumbar Support........................154
Rear Folding..........................159
Rear Folding (Sedan).....................159
Seatback Release........................154
Tilting...............................154
Security Alarm............................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............515
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Programming....................17
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
Service Assistance.........................529
Service Contract..........................531
Service Manuals..........................534
Settings, Personal.........................236
Setting the Clock..........................243
Shift Lever Override.......................458
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.............321
Shoulder Belts............................43
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)............307
Signals, Turn............................102
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................391
Snow Tires..............................385
Spare Tire...............................386
Spark Plugs.............................515
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................172
Speedometer.............................215
552 INDEX