2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spare wheel

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.
7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
8. 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.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.
Mounting Spare Tire
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 611

9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
10. 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.
11. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam
tray.
12. Remove the small center cap and securely store the road wheel in the cargo area. 13. 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.
Stowed Spare
612 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

NOTE:Do not drive with the spare tire installed for more
than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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.
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.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Refer to Torque Specifications for proper lug nut torque.
5. 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 613

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt............................. .101
LATCH Positions ........................92
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......91
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........87
Seating Positions ........................90
Child Safety Locks .........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .564
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .676
Climate Control ......................... .417
Automatic ........................... .417
Cold Weather Operation ....................459
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............415
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .548
Console, Overhead ....................... .252
Contract, Service ......................... .713
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........666
Cooling System .......................... .662Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)
...............664
Coolant Capacity ...................... .698
Coolant Level ......................... .667
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................666
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................663
Inspection ........................ .662, 667
Points To Remember .....................667
Pressure Cap ......................... .666
Radiator Cap ......................... .666
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......663, 698, 699
Corrosion Protection ...................... .674
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................193
Cruise Light ......................... .328, 331
Cupholders ............................ .277
Customer Assistance .......................711
Data Recorder, Event .......................83
Daytime Running Lights ....................172
Dealer Service ........................... .636
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Cold Weather...................... .459, 465
Engine Block Heater .....................465
Engine Fails To Start .....................459
Remote ...............................29
Starting And Operating .....................456
Starting Procedures ....................... .456
Steering Power .............................. .504
Tilt Column ....................... .185, 186
Wheel, Heated ........................ .187
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .185, 186
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............413
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .413
Storage ............................ .280, 689
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .427, 689
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .689
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .254
Sun Roof ........................... .263, 267
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .135Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag
.........69
Suspension, Air .......................... .488
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .520
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .640
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Telescoping Steering Column ..............185, 186
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........426
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................286
Tilt Steering Column ....................185, 186
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......536, 537
Tire Markings ........................... .529
Tires.........................114, 541, 547, 717
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................551
Air Pressure .......................... .541
Chains .............................. .553
Changing ............................ .613
Compact Spare ........................ .548
Flat Changing ......................... .613
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General Information..................541, 547
High Speed .......................... .544
Inflation Pressures ...................... .542
Life Of Tires .......................... .551
Load Capacity ..................... .536, 537
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............556
Pressure Warning Light ...................317
Quality Grading ....................... .717
Radial .............................. .544
Replacement ...................... .552, 613
Rotation ............................. .555
Safety ........................... .529, 541
Sizes ............................... .531
Snow Tires ........................... .546
Spare Tire ..................... .547, 549, 605
Spinning ............................ .550
Trailer Towing ........................ .585
Tread Wear Indicators ....................550
Wheel Mounting ....................... .613Tire Safety Information
.....................529
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................582
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................620
Towing ............................ .575, 625
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .625
Guide .............................. .580
Recreational .......................... .590
Weight .............................. .580
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........590
Traction Control ......................... .515
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................520
Trailer Towing .......................... .575
Cooling System Tips .....................589
Hitches ............................. .578
Minimum Requirements ..................583
T

railer And Tongue Weight ................582
Wiring .............................. .586
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .580
Trailer Weight ........................... .580
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