jacking JEEP COMPASS 2007 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................298

If Your Engine Overheats.................298

Automatic Transaxle Overheating...........300

Jacking And Tire Changing................301
▫Jack Location........................301
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................302
▫Preparations For Jacking................302
▫Jacking Instructions....................302
Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery..............................305

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............308
▫Acceleration.........................308
▫Traction............................308

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................309

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................310
▫With Ignition Key.....................310
▫Without The Ignition Key...............311
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•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. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle 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 use 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
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
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 PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
(manual transaxle). 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 the danger of 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 the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
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2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in step 3.
3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear
jacking locations on each side of the body. The front
locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear
ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped
with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose
the jacking locations in the body.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
Jacking Locations
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4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
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.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. 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 wheel nuts and pull the wheel off the hub.
Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone
shaped end of the nuts 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.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each
nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is
100 ft. lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have
tightened the nuts correctly, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and
stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using
the means provided.
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 334
Corrosion Protection..................... 345
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 326
CruiseLight ........................... 171
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 384
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Dealer Service.......................... 320
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield................... 74,222
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 122
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 336
Engine Oil........................... 324
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20Door Opener, Garage..................... 132
Downshifting.......................... 242
DriveBelts ............................ 324
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 111
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 308
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 129
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 176
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 301
Jump Starting......................... 305
Towing ............................. 310
Emission Control System Maintenance......318,366
Engine............................... 316
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
INDEX 395
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 298
Head Restraints......................... 112
Headlights............................ 355
Cleaning............................ 348
High Beam........................122,167
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 122
Passing............................. 123
Replacing............................ 355
Switch .............................. 119
Heated Seats........................... 113
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 287
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 132
Hood Release.......................... 123
Hoses................................ 338
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 14,31
Infant Restraint.......................... 64
Information Center, Vehicle................. 176
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 166
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 164
Instrument Panel Cover................... 349
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 349
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 350
Interior Appearance Care.................. 347
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 127
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 301
Jack Operation.......................301,302
Jacking Instructions...................... 302
Jump Starting.......................... 305
398 INDEX

Personal Settings........................ 180
Pets.................................. 72
Phone, Cellular.......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 255
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 350
Door Locks........................... 19
Mirrors .............................. 81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 149
Steering..........................250,330
Steering, Checking..................... 330
Sunroof............................. 146
Transfer Unit......................... 344
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 364
Power Transfer Unit...................... 344
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
Preparation for Jacking.................... 302Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features......133,137,180
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............... 27,133,137
Radial Ply Tires......................... 263
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 185
Radio, Navigation....................... 209
Radio Operation...................187,195,220
Radio, Satellite.......................210,214
Radio (Sound Systems).................187,195
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 344
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 344
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 32
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 115
Rear Window Defroster................... 159
Rear Window Features.................... 157
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 157
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Jacking............................. 301
LifeofTires .......................... 266
Load Capacity.....................255,256
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 269
Quality Grading....................... 389
Radial.............................. 263
Replacement......................... 267
Rotation............................. 276
Safety...........................251,259
Sizes ............................... 252
Snow Tires........................... 276
Spare Tire........................... 302
Spinning ............................ 265
Tread Wear Indicators................... 266
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 289
Towing ............................... 284
Disabled Vehicle....................... 310
Guide .............................. 288
Recreational.......................... 296Weight .............................. 288
Traction .............................. 308
TrailerTowing .......................... 284
Cooling System Tips.................... 295
Hitches............................. 287
Minimum Requirements................. 290
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 289
Wiring .............................. 293
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 288
TrailerWeight .......................... 288
Transaxle............................. 235
Automatic.................... 12,232,235,342
Autostick............................ 239
Manual........................ 13,233,241
Operation........................... 235
Overdrive........................... 238
Selection of Lubricant................... 342
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 171
406 INDEX