2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spare tire

1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts byturning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is
still on the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools.
4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flangejust behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular
lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the
vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Jack And Tool Assembly
Jacking Locations
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6. 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.
Lift Point Symbol On Sill MoldingRear Jacking Location
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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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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
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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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Child RestraintsBooster Seats ...........................88
Child Restraints .........................83
Child Seat Installation ....................102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........98
Infants And Child Restraints ................86
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .100
LATCH Positions ........................91
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......90
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........86
Seating Positions ........................89
Child Safety Locks .........................35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .555
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .653
Climate Control ......................... .425
Automatic ........................... .425Cold Weather Operation
....................466
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............423
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .540
Console, Overhead ....................... .248
Contract, Service ......................... .691
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........643
Cooling System .......................... .639
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............641
Coolant Capacity ...................... .675
Coolant Level ..................... .639, 644
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................643
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................640
Inspection ........................... .644
Points To Remember .....................644
Pressure Cap ......................... .643
Radiator Cap ......................... .643
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......641, 675, 676
Corrosion Protection ...................... .651
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................191
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Rear Folding......................... .159
Reclining ............................ .148
Vented .............................. .154
Ventilated ............................ .154
Security Alarm ........................ .20, 297
Arm The System ........................21
Disarm The System .......................21
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............676
Selection Of Oil ......................... .615
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................20
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .689
Service Contract ......................... .691
Service Manuals ......................... .694
Shifting ............................... .468
Automatic Transmission ...............468, 471
Shoulder Belts ............................54 Signals, Turn
...................113, 316, 670, 672
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................545
Snow Tires ............................. .538
Spare Tire .....................539, 540, 541, 587
Spark Plugs ............................ .676
Speed ....................... .333, 334, 335, 336
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .188, 190
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................198
Cancel .............................. .188
Resume ............................. .188
Set................................. .188
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........186, 187, 191
SRT G-Force ............................. .336
Lap History .......................... .337
Timers .....................333, 334, 335, 336
Top Speed ........................... .337
SRT Performance Features ...................368
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Compact Spare........................ .540
Flat Changing ......................... .595
General Information ..................533, 539
High Speed .......................... .536
Inflation Pressures ...................... .534
Life Of Tires .......................... .543
Load Capacity ..................... .528, 530
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............547
Pressure Warning Light ...................308
Quality Grading ....................... .695
Radial .............................. .536
Replacement ...................... .543, 595
Rotation ............................. .546
Safety ........................... .522, 533
Sizes ............................... .523
Snow Tires ........................... .538
Spare Tire ...................539, 540, 541, 587
Spinning ............................ .541
Tread Wear Indicators ....................542 Wheel Mounting
....................... .595
Tire Safety Information .....................522
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................572
Top Speed ............................. .337
SRT ................................ .337
Towing ............................... .566
Behind A Motorhome ....................580
Guide .............................. .570
Recreational .......................... .580
Weight .............................. .570
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........580
Traction Control ......................... .507
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................513
Trailer Towing .......................... .566
Cooling System Tips .....................579
Hitches ............................. .568
Minimum
Requirements ..................573
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................572
Wiring .............................. .57510
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