2018 JEEP WRANGLER spare tire

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING......170
Scheduled Servicing — Gasoline
Engine....................170
Scheduled Servicing — Diesel Engine. .175
ENGINE COMPARTMENT......180
3.6L Engine.................180
2.8L Diesel Engine.............181
Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine. .182
Checking Oil Level — Diesel Engine . . .182
Cooling System...............182
Adding Washer Fluid............183
Brake System................183
Manual Transmission...........184Automatic Transmission..........184
Maintenance-Free Battery........186
Air Conditioner Maintenance.......186
DEALER SERVICE...........189
Windshield Wiper Blades.........189
RAISING THE VEHICLE........192
TIRES....................193
Tires — General Information.......193
Tire Types...................197
Spare Tires — If Equipped........198
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.......199Tire Chains (Traction Devices).......200
Tire Rotation Recommendations.....201
STORING THE VEHICLE.......201
BODYWORK...............202
Body And Underbody Maintenance . . .202
Preserving The Bodywork.........202
INTERIORS...............204
Seats And Fabric Parts...........204
Plastic And Coated Parts..........205
Leather Parts.................205
Glass Surfaces...............206
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worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire
should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement
Tires” in this section for further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:
• Driving style.
•
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation
pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting
in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating
of V or higher, and Summer tires typically
have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these
tires per the vehicle scheduled mainte-
nance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
WARNING!
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Protect tires from contact with oil, grease,
and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a bal-
ance of many characteristics. They should be
inspected regularly for wear and correct cold
tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer
strongly recommends that you use tires
equivalent to the originals in size, quality and
performance when replacement is needed.
Refer to the paragraph on “Tread Wear Indi-
cators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle
Certification Label for the size designation of
your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol
for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall.It is recommended to replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just
one tire can seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized
tire dealer or original equipment dealer with
any questions you may have on tire specifi-
cations or capability. Failure to use equiva-
lent replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating,
or speed rating other than that specified
for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may
change suspension dimensions and per-
formance characteristics, resulting in
changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause un-
predictable handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components. You
could lose control and have a collisionSERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings
than what was originally equipped with your
vehicle and should not be operated at sus-
tained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For
speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to
original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer for recommended safe operating
speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pres-
sures.
While studded tires improve performance on
ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry
surfaces may be poorer than that of non-
studded tires. Some states prohibit studded
tires; therefore, local laws should be checked
before using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “In Case Of Emergency” in
the Owner’s Manual for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance,
do not take your vehicle through an auto-
CAUTION!
matic car wash with a compact or limited
use temporary spare installed. Damage to
the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare
tire and wheel equivalent in look and func-
tion to the original equipment tire and wheel
found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
This spare tire may be used in the tire rota-
tion for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this
option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for
the recommended tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emer-
gency use only. You can identify if your ve-
hicle is equipped with a compact spare by
looking at the spare tire description on the
Tire and Loading Information Placard located
on the driver’s side door opening or on thesidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire de-
scriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
T,S=Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original equipment tire should be repaired (or
replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at
the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to
mount a conventional tire on the compact
spare wheel, since the wheel is designed
specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not
install more than one compact spare tire and
wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for tem-
porary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have lim-
ited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your
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WARNING!
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emer-
gency use only. This tire may look like the
originally equipped tire on the front or rear
axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the
temporary use full size spare tire needs to be
replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire and reinstall on
the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire is identified by
a label located on the limited use spare
wheel. This label contains the driving limita-
tions for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle
of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of
this limited use spare tire affects vehiclehandling. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire and reinstall on
the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire,
do not drive more than the speed listed on
the limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated
to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard
located on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the
rear edge of the driver’s side door. Replace
(or repair) the original equipment tire at
the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially alumi-
num and chrome plated wheels, should be
cleaned regularly using mild (neutral Ph)
soap and water to maintain their luster and to
prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with thesame soap solution recommended for the
body of the vehicle and remember to always
wash when the surfaces are not hot to the
touch.
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration
caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other
road chemicals used to melt ice or control
dust on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge
and mild soap to wipe away promptly. Do not
use harsh chemicals or a stiff brush. They can
damage the wheel’s protective coating that
helps keep them from corroding and
tarnishing.
CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline
additives or harsh brushes. Many aftermar-
ket wheel cleaners and automatic car
washes may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car
wash soap, Mopar Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
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CAUTION!
pension components, it is important
that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle imme-
diately if noise occurs that could indi-
cate device breakage. Remove the dam-
aged parts of the device before further
use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns
and large bumps, especially with a
loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on
dry pavement.
• Observe the traction device manufactur-
er’s instructions on the method of instal-
lation, operating speed, and conditions
for use. Always use the suggested oper-
ating speed of the device manufacturer’s
if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a com-
pact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform differ-
ent steering, handling, and braking func-
tions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rota-
tion of tires. The benefits of rotation are
especially worthwhile with aggressive tread
designs such as those on On/Off Road type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to
maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels,
and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the
proper maintenance intervals. The reasons
for any rapid or unusual wear should be
corrected prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the
“rearward-cross” shown in the following
diagram.
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive ve-
hicles depends on tires of equal size, type
and circumference on each wheel. Any
difference in tire size can cause damage to
the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule
should be followed to balance tire wear.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than
21 days, we recommend that you take the
following steps to minimize the drain on your
vehicle's battery:
• Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
• Any time you store your vehicle or keep it
out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks
Tire Rotation
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• Cold Air Intake • Differential Covers
Exterior:
• Black Tubular Side Steps • Satin Fuel Door • Air Deflectors
• Satin Black Grille • Cab Covers • Wheels
• Spare Tire Covers • Soft & Hard Tops • Splash Guards
• Wheel Locks • Hood Decals • Fender Flares
• Locking Fuel Cap • Ski And Bike Carriers • Trailer Hitches
• Hood (2 Styles Of Performance Hoods)
Interior:
• Lockable Storage • All Weather Floor Mats • Cargo Area Tray
• Hard Top Headliner • Carpet Floor Mats • Grab Handles
Electronics:
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System • Remote Start • Heated Washer Solvent
213

Cold Weather Operation..........117
Compact Spare Tire.............198
Connector
UCI ....................233
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI)...................233
Cooling System...............182
Coolant Capacity............210
Inspection................182
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .210
Customer Assistance............242
Daytime Running Lights...........29
Dealer Service................189
Defroster, Windshield............113
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.........31
Diagnostic System, Onboard........64
Diesel Engine Maintenance........175
Diesel Fuel..................209
Diesel Fuel Requirements.........209
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.........29
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...............182
Disabled Vehicle Towing..........165
Disarming, Security System.........18
Doors......................19Driver's Seat Back Tilt............21
Electronic Brake Control System......69
Anti-Lock Brake System........68
Electronic Roll Mitigation.......75
Traction Control System........71
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control)..................136
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....71
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light.....................60
Emergency Brake..............121
Emergency, In Case Of
Jacking..............154, 192
Jump Starting..............160
Engine.....................180
Break-In Recommendations.....121
Compartment...........180, 181
Compartment Identification . .180, 181
Cooling.................
.182
Exhaust Gas Caution..........112
Fails To Start...............118
Flooded, Starting............118
Fuel Requirements...........210
Jump Starting..............160
Oil .....................210
Oil Change Interval...........58Oil Filler Cap..............180
Oil Selection..............210
Overheating...............163
Starting.................117
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................98, 168
Exhaust Gas Caution............112
Exhaust System...............112
Exterior Lights.............28, 114
Fabric Care..................203
Fabric Top..................203
Filters
Air Conditioning..........38, 187
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............146
Turn Signal......64, 114, 148, 149
Flash-To-Pass.................29
Flooded Engine Starting..........118
Fluid, Brake.................211
Fluid Capacities...............210
Fluid Leaks..................114
Fluid Level Checks
Brake...................183
Engine Oil................182
Manual Transmission.........184
Fluids And Lubricants...........210
INDEX
260

Rear Folding.............21, 22
Removal..................25
Seatback Release............21
Tilting...................21
Vented...................21
Ventilated.................21
Security Alarm..............18, 61
Security System................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..........16
Sentry Key Programming..........17
Sentry Key Replacement..........17
Service Assistance.............242
Shifting....................126
Automatic Transmission........126
Manual Transmission.........123
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)............143
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)............144
Shift Lever Override.............164
Shoulder Belts.................86
Signals, Turn.....29, 64, 114, 148, 149
Snow Chains (Tire Chains).........200
Snow Tires..................197
Spare Tire............154, 198, 199
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............138Cancel..................138
Resume.................138
Speed Control (Cruise Control)......136
Starting.................14, 117
Automatic Transmission........117
Cold Weather..............117
Engine Fails To Start.........118
Manual Transmission.........117
Remote..................14
Starting And Operating...........117
Starting Procedures.............117
Steering.....................28
Tilt Column................28
Wheel, Tilt
.................28
Steering Wheel Audio Controls......232
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls..................232
Storage, Vehicle............37, 201
Storing Your Vehicle............201
Stuck, Freeing................164
Supplemental Restraint System -
AirBag ...................93
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic.....133
Sway Control, Trailer.............76
Swing Gate, Rear...............51
System, Remote Starting..........14Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .37
Tilt Steering Column.............28
Tip Start....................119
Tires...............114, 193, 198
Aging (Life Of Tires)..........196
Air Pressure...............193
Chains..................200
Changing.............154, 192
Compact Spare.............198
General Information.......193, 198
High Speed...............194
Inflation Pressures...........193
Jacking...........154, 156, 192
Life Of Tires...............196
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .77
Pressure Warning Light.........62
Radial..................194
Replacement..............196
Rotation.................201
Safety..................193
Snow Tires................197
Spare Tire.........154, 198, 199
Spinning.................195
Tread Wear Indicators.........195
Wheel Nut Torque...........208
To Open Hood.................51
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