2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spare wheel

1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage.
2. This vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire. The
spare tire must be used for the rear wheel(s) only. For
a flat front tire, move the rear tire to the front and use
the spare tire on the rear.3. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is
still on the ground.
4. Assemble the jack and jacking tools.
Spare Tire Label
Jack And Tool Assembly
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7. 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.
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.
8. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
9. 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.
Rear Jacking Location
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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 serious injury.10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-
clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
11. 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. For correct lug nut
torque refer to Torque Specifications in this section. If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or at a service station.
12. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return
it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam
tray.
13. Remove the small center cap and securely store the
road wheel in the cargo area.
Mounting Spare Tire
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14. 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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LATCH Positions........................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......89
Older Children And Child Restraints..........85
Seating Positions........................88
Child Safety Locks.........................34
Clean Air Gasoline........................471
Cleaning
Wheels...............................570
Climate Control..........................366
Automatic............................366
Cold Weather Operation....................402
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............363
Compact Spare Tire........................455
Console, Overhead........................240
Contract, Service..........................607
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........560
Cooling System...........................556
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............558
Coolant Capacity.......................591Coolant Level......................556, 561
Disposal Of Used Coolant.................560
Drain, Flush, And Refill...................557
Inspection............................561
Points To Remember.....................561
Pressure Cap..........................560
Radiator Cap..........................560
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......558, 591, 592
Corrosion Protection.......................568
Cruise Control (Speed Control)................187
Cupholders.............................265
Customer Assistance.......................605
Data Recorder, Event.......................81
Daytime Running Lights....................167
Dealer Service............................530
Defroster, Rear Window.....................277
Defroster, Windshield......................110
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