jacking JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
!HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........429
!IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............429
!WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS......................430
▫Torque Specifications..................430
!JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........432
▫Jack Location........................433
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................433
▫Preparations For Jacking................433
▫Jacking Instructions...................434
▫Road Tire Installation...................440
!TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.........442
▫Tire Service Kit Storage.................442
▫Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .443
▫Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions..........444
▫Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit.........446
!JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES...........452
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............453
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................454
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
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.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•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. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
•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.
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Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
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
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or
slippery areas.
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.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Spare Tire And Jack Stowage
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3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission)
or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position.
For example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while 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.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
•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.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
Jack Warning Label
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NOTE:Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information about the
spare tire, it’s use, and operation.
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.
NOTE:The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment
points holds the jack handle in place.
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.
NOTE:There are front and rear jacking locations on each
side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two
triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange
Removing Jack Handle From Jack
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assembly. The rear location is the same but with two
rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic
trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking
locations in the body.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated.
Jacking LocationsFront Jacking Location
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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
3. 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.
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.
4. Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle by turning
the jack screw to the right. 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.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel
covers, where applicable, 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.
Rear Jacking Location
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Data Recorder, Event.......................75
Dealer Service............................471
Defroster, Rear Window.....................205
Defroster, Windshield......................100
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................169
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................469
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................165
Dipsticks
Power Steering.........................352
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................489
Door Locks
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......34
Door Locks............................30
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Remote...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................30
Door Locks, Automatic......................32
Door Opener, Garage.......................178
Downshifting............................322
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................154
Driving................................342
Off-Pavement..........................342
Off-Road.............................342
Electrical Power Outlets.....................191
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................110
Electronic Brake Control System...............356
Brake Assist System.....................359
Electronic Roll Mitigation.................360
Traction Control System...................359
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........172
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............364
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......230
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking...............................432
Jump Starting..........................452
Towing..............................460
542 INDEX

Instrument Cluster........................214
Instrument Panel and Controls................212
Instrument Panel Cover.....................504
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............505
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)..............507
Interior Appearance Care....................503
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............169
Introduction..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio...............146
Jacking Instructions........................434
Jack Location............................433
Jack Operation...........................432
Jump Starting............................452
Key-In Reminder..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).................20
Key, Programming.........................17
Key, Replacement..........................16
Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................15
Lane Change and Turn Signals................513
Lane Change Assist........................165
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................43
Latches................................102
Hood................................160
Lead Free Gasoline........................403
Leaks, Fluid.............................102
Life of Tires.............................389
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............204
Light Bulbs..............................102
Lights.................................102
Airbag................................72
Alarm...............................219
Anti-Lock.............................216
546 INDEX