2016 JEEP COMPASS spare wheel

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........453
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............453
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .454
▫ Torque Specifications ..................454
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........456
▫ Jack Location ....................... .457
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................457
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................457
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................458 ▫
Road Tire Installation ...................465
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED .........467
▫ Tire Service Kit Storage .................467
▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . .468
▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .........469
▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit ........471
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........477
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............478
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................480
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............482
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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 orslippery 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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1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from thespare 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 turningthem to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
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 beplaced 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.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 serious injury.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463

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.
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.
Mounting Spare Tire
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8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it isfree. 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 pro-
vided.
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 immedi-
ately.
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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......82
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........78
Seating Positions ........................81
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .426
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .524
Climate Control ......................... .318
Clock .......................... .263, 283, 293
Clutch ................................ .515
Clutch Fluid ............................ .515
Coin Holder ............................ .201
Cold Weather Operation ....................339
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............317
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .409
Compass .............................. .247
Compass Calibration ...................... .259Compass Variance
........................ .259
Connector UCI................................ .309
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........309
Console ............................... .201
Contract, Service ......................... .557
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .538
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........512
Cooling System .......................... .509
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............511
Coolant Level ..................... .509, 513
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................513
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................509
Inspection ........................... .513
Points To Remember .....................513
Pressure Cap ......................... .512
Radiator Cap ......................... .512
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........510, 539
Corrosion Protection ...................... .522
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INDEX 569

Snow Tires............................. .407
Spare Tire .....................408, 409, 410, 457
Spark Plugs ............................ .539
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .178
Cancel .............................. .177
Resume ............................. .177
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................175
Starting ............................... .337
Automatic Transmission ..................338
Cold Weather ......................... .339
Engine Fails To Start .....................339
Manual Transmission ....................337
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .337
Steering Power ........................... .371, 372
Tilt Column .......................... .174
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............315Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .315
Storage
............................... .535
Storage Bin ............................. .200
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .329
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .482
Sun Roof .............................. .191
Sun Visor Extension ........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .499
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........323
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................205
Tilt Down .............................. .151
Up ................................ .151
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .174
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......397, 398
Tire Markings ........................... .391
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INDEX 581