wheel alignment JEEP COMPASS 2023 Owners Manual

248IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING

1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far
from the edge of the roadway as possible.
Avoid icy or slippery areas.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the ignition in the OFF position. 5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if the driver’s front wheel is being
changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the vehicle is being lifted or raised.
JACK LOCATION/SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
If equipped, the jack and tools are located in the
rear storage compartment, below the spare tire.
NOTE:Items may vary depending on the trim level.
Jack And Tools Location
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.
1 — Jack
2 — Alignment Pin
3 — Emergency Funnel
4 — Wheel Bolt Wrench
5 — Screwdriver

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1. Open the liftgate.

2. Lift the access cover using the load floor handle.

Load Floor Handle
Spare Tire Removal
3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire,
and remove the spare wheel from the vehicle.
The jack will be found beneath.

Spare Tire Fastener

4. Remove the alignment pin from the middle, rotate the jack counterclockwise, and lift it
from the foam tray.
5. Remove the jack and wheel bolt wrench.
Jack And Tools

1 — Wheel Bolt Wrench
2 — Jack
3 — Emergency Funnel
4 — Screwdriver
5 — Alignment Pin
6 — Tow Eye (If Equipped)
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
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4. Jack lifting points can be identified by a triangular symbol on the outer rocker panel.
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.

Front Lifting Point
Front Jacking Location Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location

5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. 6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
7. Remove the alignment pin from the jack
assembly and thread the pin into the wheel
hub to assist in mounting the spare tire.
8. Mount the spare tire.

Mounting Spare Tire

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.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve
stem facing outward. The vehicle could be
damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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252IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the
compact spare.
For additional warnings, cautions, and infor -
mation about the spare tire, its use, and
operation Ú page 298.
9. Install and lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
11. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle
for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts
in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been
tightened twice Úpage 319. If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked with
a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at
a service station. 12. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the
wheel blocks. Reassemble the lug wrench to
the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire
area. Secure the assembly using the means
provided. Release the parking brake before
driving the vehicle.

Damaged Tire Stowage

13. After 25 miles (40 km), check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all
wheel bolts are properly seated against the
wheel. 14. Place the jack on the foam tray and open it far
enough so that it is secured. Once placed in
position, rotate it clockwise to lock it in.
Replace the alignment pin in the center hole to
lock the jack in place.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Service
Kit. Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the
tire tread can be sealed with Tire Service Kit.
Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be
removed from the tire. Tire Service Kit can be used
in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C). This kit will provide a temporary tire
seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.

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