2016 JEEP WRANGLER spare tire

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left,and remove the jack.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alter-
nate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice.
Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for
correct lug nut torque.
10. Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks.
11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper loca- tions.
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.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shapedend 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 serious injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. 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
580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail lighthousing to the body. DO NOT REMOVE THE OUT-
BOARD SCREWS AT ANY TIME. 2. Separate the housing from the body by pushing the
lamp inboard while pulling the lamp away from the
body.
3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counterclock- wise, then remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends
upward from the tailgate behind the spare tire. If service
is needed, obtain the LED/Cover Assembly from your
local authorized dealer.
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Remove the four screws holding the lens/cover in place on the spare tire carrier.
3. Disconnect the wire harness from the back of the LED cover.
Inboard Screw Location
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Compact Spare Tire....................... .516
Compass ........................ .338, 341, 348
Compass Calibration ....................341, 349
Compass Variance .....................340, 350
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .347
Connector UCI................................ .404
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........404
Console ............................... .192
Console, Floor .......................... .192
Contract, Service ......................... .675
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........628
Cooling System .......................... .624
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............626
Coolant Capacity ...................... .659
Coolant Level ......................... .629
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................628
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................625
Inspection ........................... .624Points To Remember
.....................629
Pressure Cap ......................... .628
Radiator Cap ......................... .628
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......625, 659, 660
Corrosion Protection ...................... .638
Cupholders ............................ .191
Customer Assistance ...................... .673
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Running Lights ....................172
Dealer Service ........................... .599
Defroster, Rear Window .....................302
Defroster, Windshield ............102, 417, 423, 424
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................178
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................596
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................171
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .600
Power

Steering ........................ .477
10
INDEX 685

Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)............427
Signals, Turn ...................104, 170, 657, 658
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................521
Snow Tires ............................. .514
Soft Top ............................ .225, 258
Spare Tire .....................515, 516, 517, 575
Spark Plugs ............................ .660
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .660
Oil................................. .660
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .184
Cancel .............................. .183
Resume ............................. .183
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................181
Starting ......................... .28, 434, 435
Automatic Transmission ..................434
Cold Weather ......................... .435
Engine Block Heater .....................437 Engine Fails To Start
.....................435
Manual Transmission ....................434
Remote ...............................28
Starting And Operating .....................435
Starting Procedures ....................... .435
Steering Power ........................... .476, 477
Tilt Column .......................... .180
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .180
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................411
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .411
Storage ............................... .654
Storage, Behind the Seat ....................193
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .426, 654
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .654
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .585
Sunrider ........................... .255, 291
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........63
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ...............460
10
INDEX 697

Sway Control, Trailer...................... .496
Swing Gate, Rear ..........................46
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .602
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........419
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .180
Tip Start ............................... .435
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......505, 506
Tire Markings ........................... .499
Tires ....................... .103, 509, 515, 679
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................519
Air Pressure .......................... .509
Chains .............................. .521
Changing ............................ .573
Compact Spare ........................ .516
General Information ..................509, 515
High Speed .......................... .512
Inflation Pressures ...................... .510Jacking
.......................... .573, 578
Life Of Tires .......................... .519
Load Capacity ..................... .505, 506
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............523
Pressure Warning Light ...................328
Quality Grading ....................... .679
Radial .............................. .512
Replacement .......................... .519
Rotation ............................. .522
Safety ........................... .499, 509
Sizes ............................... .500
Snow Tires ........................... .514
Spare Tire ...................515, 516, 517, 575
Spinning ............................ .517
Tread Wear Indicators ....................518
Tire Safety Information .....................499
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................555
T

o Open Hood .......................... .167
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................586
698 INDEX