spare tire JEEP COMMANDER 2006 1.G User Guide

Telltale Light” will illuminate continuously (solid) and
shall remain illuminated until the warning condition is
removed/reset.
NOTE:The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will only illuminate for the four active road tires. A low
spare tire pressure will not cause the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” to illuminate
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages.
LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT,
RIGHT REAR, SPARE LOW PRESSURE
One or more of these messages will be displayed in the
EVIC if a low tire pressure condition exists in one or more
tires.Inspect all tires for proper inflation pressure, once the
proper tire pressure has been set, the TPMS will reset
automatically when the vehicle has been driven for at
least 2 minutes at or above 15 mph (24 km/h).
CHECK TPM SYSTEM
See your authorized dealer when this message appears in
the EVIC. This message indicates that a system fault
condition has been detected.
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2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................330

If Your Engine Overheats.................331

Jacking And Tire Changing................332
▫Jack Location........................332
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................333
▫Spare Tire Removal....................334
▫Preparations For Jacking................334▫Jacking Instructions....................335

Jump Starting Procedure..................338

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........340

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................341
▫2WD Models Only....................341
▫4WD Models Only....................341
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Spare Tire Stowage
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 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.
WARNING!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
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Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the
Lug Wrench to rotate the nut counter clockwise until the
spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to
allow 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
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in P (Park). Turn OFF the ignition.
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.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site of the jacking position.
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For example, if changing the right front tire, block the
left rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect
jack handle driver (A) to two extensions (B), then to the
lug wrench (C).
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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.
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.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
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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
wheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service
station.
10. Lower the jack to it’s fully closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper loca-
tions.
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Cavity Fuse/Color Description
1 30 Amp Pink Audio Amp (B+)
2 15 Amp Blue Sunroof (B+)
3 10 Amp Red Htd Mirror (EBL)
4 20 Amp Yellow Rr Pwr Out (B+)
5 10 Amp Red Rr HVAC (R/O)
6 10 Amp Red OCM (B+)
7 20 Amp Yellow Door Locks (B+)
8 15 Amp Blue Steer Col Lock (B+)
9 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Outlet (B+)
10 10 Amp Red Ign Run Only Out (R/O)
11 Spare
12 10 Amp Red Mem. Sw, Courtesy Lamp
(B+)
13 Spare
14 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Ltr (R/A)
15 10 Amp Red Tire Press Mon (R/O)Cavity Fuse/Color Description
16 10 Amp Red SCM, Cluster OBD (B+)
17 15 Amp Blue Flipper Glass (B+)
19 10 Amp Red OCM (R/S)
20 10 Amp Red WCM, Cluster (R/S)
21 15 Amp Blue Autowipe (Accy Delay)
22 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper (B+)
24 10 Amp Red PDC, FCM, A580 (R/S)
25 10 Amp Red ABS, Trans. Case Switch
(R/S)
CB1 20 Amp Cycle -Wipers (B+)
CB2 20 Amp Non - Cycle Seats (B+)
CB3 20 Amp Non - Cycle Windows (De-
lay)
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec-
essary.X
Drain and refill the front and rear axles. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
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