2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spare tire

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5. Jack And Tools Description

Jack And Tools

SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, spare tire
locations vary from second and third row seating.
Second Row Seating — If Equipped
For vehicles equipped with second row seating, the
spare tire is located in the rear cargo area under
the load floor.

Spare Tire Location (Second Row Seating)

Third Row Seating — If Equipped
For vehicles equipped with third row seating, the
spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by
means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or
stow the spare, use the jack handle/lug wrench
connected to the square socket extension to rotate
the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under
a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor
area, just inside the liftgate opening.
Spare Tire Location (Third Row Seating)
SPARE TIRE REMOVAL
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up
the vehicle.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, the
procedure for spare tire removal varies for second
and third row seating.
1 — Jack Tool Bag
2 — Lug Nut Wrench
3 — Tow Hook (If Equipped)
4 — Jack Handle Extension (If Equipped)
5 — Fuel Funnel
6 — Scissor Jack
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.
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Second Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Lift up on the rear load floor to access the spare
tire. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire,
and remove the spare tire from the vehicle.

Spare Tire Fastener

2. Remove the spare tire fastener by rotating it counterclockwise.

Removing The Spare Tire Fastener
3. After removing the fastener, pull the spare tire
up away from the fastener pin and out of the
vehicle.
Third Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Lift up on the rear load floor to access the spare tire winch plug. Locate and remove plug
from the storage compartment floor to
expose the winch access hole.

Winch Nut Plug

2. Fit the jack handle extension over the winch drive nut. Use the lug wrench handle and
extension to completely lower the spare tire.
Keep turning the handle counterclockwise
until the winch stops.
Winch Drive Nut Location
Wrench Rotation

3. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear fascia/
bumper.
4. Pull the metal retainer toward you to release it.

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Spare Tire Retainer

5. Slide the retainer up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the retainer and push
it through the hole in the wheel.

Releasing The Retainer

JACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Jack Warning Label

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 set the
transmission in PARK.
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.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
WARNING!
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4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear
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.

Rear Lifting Point Rear Jacking Location

5. 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 stability.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. 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.
Mounting Spare Tire

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and
wheel blocks.
CAUTION!
Do NOT raise the vehicle by the body side sill
molding. Be sure the jack is placed in the proper
engagement location on the inside of the panel.
Damage of the vehicle may occur if the
procedure is not properly followed.
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.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve
stem facing outward. The vehicle could be
damaged if the inflatable spare tire is mounted
incorrectly.
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.
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9. 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 Úpage 396.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.

Tighten Lug Nuts

10. Lower the jack to the fully closed position.
11. Return the Jack and tools back into the jack storage bin. Reinstall the jack storage cover by
firmly pushing down until the two side clips
lock into position. 12. 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.
13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly
secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
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).
Second Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Securely store the road wheel in the cargo area.

Road Wheel Installed In Spare Tire Location

2. Turn the fastener clockwise until secured.

Reinstalling Tire Fastener

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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Third Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/
bumper facing outward. Push the end of the
winch’s cable, spring and steel sleeve
through the back of the road wheel. Making
sure the valve stem is facing the ground when
the wheel is stowed.

Installing Winch

2. Slide the road wheel on the ground until it is directly under the winch and between the rear
fascia/bumper and exhaust system heat
shields. Raise the tire by turning the lug
wrench on the winch extension clockwise until
it clicks/ratchets three times to make sure the
cable is tight.
Winch Wrench Rotation
Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump starting can be
dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer's operating instructions and
precautions.
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!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,
starter motor, alternator or electrical system may
occur.
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NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push
around the perimeter of the fuel door to break the
ice build up. Re-release the fuel door by pushing on
the rear outer edge near the center to unlatch. Do
not pry on the door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A
funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling
with a gas can.
See the following steps for refueling:

1. Retrieve funnel from under the rear cargo
load floor.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel
3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper
doors open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
6. Close the fuel door making sure the latch is engaged by pushing on the rear outer edge
near the center.IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer.
Potential signs of vehicle overheating:
Temperature gauge is at HOT (H)
Strong smell of coolant
White smoke coming from engine or exhaust
Coolant bottle coolant has bubbles present
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.

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374SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part
Numbers
In the instance a bulb needs to be replaced, this
section includes bulb description and replacement
part numbers.
Interior Bulbs
The Interior lights are LED, for replacement of any
LED lamps, see an authorized dealer.
Exterior Bulbs
The exterior lights are LED, for replacement of any
LED lamps, see an authorized dealer.
TIRES
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the
following information: Tire Markings, Tire
Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings

Tire Markings

NOTE:
P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on US
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter
“P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size
designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
European — Metric tire sizing is based on Euro -
pean design standards. Tires designed to this
standard have the tire size molded into the side -
wall beginning with the section width. The letter
"P" is absent from this tire size designation.
Example: 215/65R15 96H.
LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on
US design standards. The size designation for
LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires
except for the letters “LT” that are molded into
the sidewall preceding the size designation.
Example: LT235/85R16.
Temporary spare tires are designed for tempo -
rary emergency use only. Temporary high pres -
sure compact spare tires have the letter “T” or
“S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size
designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
High flotation tire sizing is based on US design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter
molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5
R15 LT.
1 — US DOT Safety Standards Code
(TIN)
2 — Size Designation
3 — Service Description
4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades

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