jacking JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2009 WK / 3.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers................ 390
If Your Engine Overheats................ 390
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 391
▫Jack Location....................... 392
▫Spare Tire Stowage................... 392
▫Spare Tire Removal................... 393
▫Preparations For Jacking............... 393▫Jacking Instructions................... 394
Jump-Starting........................ 398
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped...... 400
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 401
▫2–Wheel Drive Models Only............ 401
▫4–Wheel Drive Models Only............ 401
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT
(H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that 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.
•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 surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391
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Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the
lug wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the
spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to
allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and can
damage the winch.
•When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end
of the cable and pull it through the center of the
wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery surfaces.Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle closest to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.Jacking Instructions
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.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
(Continued)
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3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect
jack handle driver (1) to two extensions (2), then to the
lug wrench (3).4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it
under the front lower control arm as shown. For the rear
axle, place it under the axle near the wheel to be changed.
Ensure the jack is closest to the inside of the wheel when
jacking on the rear axle.Do not raise the vehicle until
you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Assembling Jack Tools
1 — Jack Handle Driver
2 — Extensions
3 — Wrench
Front Jacking Location
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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.
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.
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. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter
clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
Rear Jacking Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397
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Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 163
Electronic Brake Control System............. 312
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 312
Brake Assist System.................... 313
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 314
Electronic Stability Program............... 315
Traction Control System................. 313
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 314
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 315
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 192
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................190,193
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 295
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 390
Jacking............................. 391
Jump Starting......................... 398
Tow Hooks.......................... 400Emission Control System Maintenance...... 411,462
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 417
Block Heater......................... 285
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Compartment................406,407,408,409
Compartment Identification......406,407,408,409
Cooling............................. 424
Exhaust Gas Caution..................69,359
Fails to Start.......................... 281
Flooded, Starting...................... 281
Fuel Requirements..................355,456
Oil ..............................414,456
Oil Change Interval.................... 414
Oil Disposal.......................... 417
Oil Filter............................ 417
Oil Filter Disposal..................... 417
Oil Selection.......................415,456
Oil Synthetic......................... 417
502 INDEX

Interior Appearance Care.................. 439
Interior Fuses.......................... 441
Interior Lighting........................ 137
Interior Lights.......................134,137
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 140
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 165
Jack Location........................... 392
Jack Operation.......................391,394
Jacking Instructions...................... 394
Jump Starting.......................... 398
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17
Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................63,64
Latches................................ 71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 355
Leaks, Fluid............................ 71
Life of Tires............................ 341
Liftgate................................ 34
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 172
Light Bulbs............................. 71
Lights..............................71,130
Airbag..........................56,71,186
Anti-Lock........................... 186
Automatic Headlights................... 131
Back-Up............................ 454
Battery Saver......................... 135
Brake Assist Warning................... 325
Brake Warning........................ 184
506 INDEX

Park Sense System, Rear................... 147
Parking Brake.......................... 308
Passing Light........................... 137
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 143
Personal Settings........................ 202
Pets.................................. 68
Pets, Transporting........................ 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect)............... 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 331
Polishing and Waxing..................... 437
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 444
Door Locks........................... 29
Inverter............................. 165
Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 163
Seats............................... 117
Steering..........................306,307Sunroof............................. 160
Windows............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Preparation for Jacking.................... 393
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 43
Programmable Electronic Features............ 202
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Quadra-Trac.........................296,297
Radial Ply Tires......................... 338
Radio Operation........................ 260
Radio, Satellite (uconnect gps)............252,257
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 141
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 431
Rear Camera........................... 151
Rear Cupholder......................... 167
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Sunglasses Storage....................... 154
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 46
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 320
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 417
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 187
Telescoping Steering Column............... 142
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 189
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 63
Theft System Arming...................... 20
Theft System Disarming.................... 21
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 170
Tilt Steering Column..................... 142
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 137
Tip Start.............................. 284
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 331
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 330Tire Markings.......................... 326
Tire Safety Information.................... 326
Tires ............................71,335,494
Air Pressure.......................... 336
Chains.............................. 343
Changing............................ 391
Compact Spare........................ 338
General Information.................... 335
High Speed.......................... 337
Inflation Pressures..................... 336
Jacking............................. 391
Life of Tires.......................... 341
Load Capacity........................ 331
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 345
Pressure Warning Light.................. 187
Quality Grading....................... 494
Radial.............................. 338
Replacement......................... 342
Rotation............................ 344
514 INDEX