spare tire location JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........553
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............553
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .554
▫ Torque Specifications ..................554
 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED .............556
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... .556
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation .....557
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ...............558
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ..............560
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........566
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .........567
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................569
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................570
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................577
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........578
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............578
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................580
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............582
 RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED .........583
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack, wheel chocks and spare tire are stowed under
the load floor behind the rear seat.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift the access cover using the load floor handle.
Load Floor Handle6
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench
to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the
vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter-
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground. 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to
the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly
engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill
flange, centering the jack saddle inside the cutout in
the sill cladding.
Jacking Locations
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