2023 JEEP GLADIATOR Owners Manual

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Operator error by the SOS operator
LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network conges -
tion
Weather
Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or
tunnels
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho -
rized by the subscriber.
Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s
LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) and GPS
antennas. You could prevent LTE (voice/data) or
4G (data) and GPS signal reception, which can
prevent your vehicle from placing an emergency
call. An operable LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network connection and a GPS signal is
required for the SOS Call system to function
properly.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli
-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Automatic SOS — If Equipped
Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service that
can immediately connect you with help in the event
that your vehicle’s airbags deploy. Please refer to
your provided radio supplement for complete
information.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to
the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on
the steering wheel. You have full responsibility
and assume all risks related to the use of the
features and applications in this vehicle. Only
use the features and applications when it is safe
to do so. Failure to do so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto
the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth
and wipe the mirror clean.
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.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on
you. You could be crushed. Never put any part
of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
the vehicle to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
Never start or run the engine while the vehicle
is on a jack.
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
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336IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING

1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK (P), or a manual transmission into REVERSE.
5. Cycle the ignition to OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if the driver’s front wheel is being
changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked Example

NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the vehicle is being jacked in position.
JACK LOCATION
The jack and tools are stored under the right rear
seat.

Jack And Tool Location
See the following steps to remove:

1. Fold up the right rear seat.

2. Remove the jack and tools by turning the wing
bolt counterclockwise, remove the wing bolt
and then lift the assembly out from under the
seat.

Jack And Tools

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 being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

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3. Release the tool bag straps from the jack and
remove tools from bag.

Jack And Tool Bag

4. Remove tool kit and assemble tools.

Jack And Tool Bag
There are two ways to assemble the tools:

Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising

NOTE:If the tailgate is lowered, the jack extension with
hook can be added to this assembly to enable
lowering of the spare tire without having to raise
the tailgate.
Assembled For Jack Operation

1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Long Extension Without Spring Clip 2
3 — Long Extension With Spring Clip 3
4 — Long Extension With Spring Clip 4
CAUTION!
The lug wrench can only be attached to exten
-
sion 2.
When attaching the tool to the winch mecha -
nism be sure the large flared end opening on
extension 4 is positioned correctly over the
winch mechanism adjusting nut.
Damage to the lug wrench, extensions and
winch mechanism may occur from improper
tool assembly
1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Long Extension 2
3 — Long Extension 3
4 — Long Extension 4
5 — Short Extension With Hook
CAUTION!
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338IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SPARE TIRE LOCATION AND REMOVAL
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up
the truck. The spare tire is secured under the rear
of the vehicle with a winch and cable mechanism.

Spare Tire Location
For spare tire removal, see the following steps:

1. Locate the winch access hole at the rear of
the vehicle.

Access Hole Location

2. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the curved angle facing away from the
vehicle. Insert the extension tube through the
access hole between the lower tailgate and
the top of the fascia/bumper and into the
winch mechanism tube.
Winch Mechanism Tube
Inserting The Extensions Into The Winch Mechanism Access Hole

WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall
them in the original carrier and location. While
driving you may experience abrupt stopping,
rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack,
tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may
move around with force, resulting in serious
injury.

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3. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter-
clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground
with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it
out from under the vehicle.

Pulling The Spare Tire Out

4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer.
5. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable. 6. Pull the retainer through the center of the
wheel.

Removing The Retainer

JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air
wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before
raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift an
automatic transmission in PARK; a manual
transmission to REVERSE.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the vehicle
on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is
on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated
and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with
the valve stem facing the ground.
WARNING!
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Warning Label

1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.

2. Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts (but do not remove) by turning them counter -
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on
the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to
the lug wrench.
Assembled Jack And Tools

4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle. Place the jack under the axle tube,
as shown. Placement for the front and rear
jacking locations are critical. See the following
images for proper jacking locations. Do not
raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
fully engaged.

Front Jack Lifting Point

NOTE:Keep the jack and tools aligned while raising the
vehicle to prevent tool damage.

Front Jacking Location
Rear Jack Lifting Point

CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated.

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Rear Jacking Location

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire
just clears the ground surface and enough
clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Mount the spare tire on the axle.
8. Install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end
toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts
clockwise.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack. 10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down
on the wrench while at the end of the handle
for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts
in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been
tightened twice Úpage 418. If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked with
a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at
a service station.
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.
12. Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks.
13. Secure the jack and tools in their proper locations.
CAUTION!
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make
sure that the jack will not damage surrounding
truck parts and adjust the jack position as
required.
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.
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.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided.7

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TO STOW THE FLAT OR SPARE
See the following steps for stowing the flat or spare
tire:

1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is
facing upward and toward the rear of the
vehicle for convenience in checking the spare
tire inflation. Slide the wheel retainer through
the center of the wheel.

2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable and position it properly across the wheel
opening.

Reinstalling The Retainer
3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes
with the curved angle facing away from the
vehicle. Insert the extension tubes through the
access hole between the lower tailgate and
the top of the fascia/bumper and into the
winch mechanism tube.

Winch Mechanism Access Hole
4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until
the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate
until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or
click three or four times. It cannot be
overtightened. Push against the tire several
times to ensure it is firmly in place.

Reinstalling The Flat Or Spare Tire

CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air
wrench or power tool may damage the winch.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.

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