Jack JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2023 User Guide

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NOTE:Before changing a tire or using the jack please
disable the hands free lift gate, This feature can be
disabled through the Uconnect system
Úpage 219.
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 gear selector into PARK (P).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the left front wheel, block
the right rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked Example

NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
JACK LOCATION
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are
located in the rear cargo area, under the load floor.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, the jacking
tool locations vary from second and third row
seating.
1. Locate and lift up on the load floor handle.

Load Floor Handle

2. Access the jack and tool storage.

Jack Storage Location (Second Row Seating)

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.
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Jack Storage Location
(Third Row Seating Without Air Suspension)
Jack Storage Location
(Third Row Seating With Air Suspension)
3. Remove the jack storage cover. To remove,
firmly press the two side tabs inward while
lifting up or out.

Jack Storage Cover Tabs

4. Release the Velcro straps and pull outward or up on the jack and tools to remove.
Jack Removal (Third Row Seating Without Air Suspension)
Jack Removal (Third Row Seating With Air Suspension)

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5. Jack And Tools Description

Jack And Tools

SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, spare tire
locations vary from second and third row seating.
Second Row Seating — If Equipped
For vehicles equipped with second row seating, the
spare tire is located in the rear cargo area under
the load floor.

Spare Tire Location (Second Row Seating)

Third Row Seating — If Equipped
For vehicles equipped with third row seating, 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/lug wrench
connected to the square socket extension 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.
Spare Tire Location (Third Row Seating)
SPARE TIRE REMOVAL
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up
the vehicle.
NOTE:Depending on the vehicle’s trim level, the
procedure for spare tire removal varies for second
and third row seating.
1 — Jack Tool Bag
2 — Lug Nut Wrench
3 — Tow Hook (If Equipped)
4 — Jack Handle Extension (If Equipped)
5 — Fuel Funnel
6 — Scissor Jack
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air
wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
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Second Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Lift up on the rear load floor to access the spare
tire. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire,
and remove the spare tire from the vehicle.

Spare Tire Fastener

2. Remove the spare tire fastener by rotating it counterclockwise.

Removing The Spare Tire Fastener
3. After removing the fastener, pull the spare tire
up away from the fastener pin and out of the
vehicle.
Third Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Lift up on the rear load floor to access the spare tire winch plug. Locate and remove plug
from the storage compartment floor to
expose the winch access hole.

Winch Nut Plug

2. Fit the jack handle extension over the winch drive nut. Use the lug wrench handle and
extension to completely lower the spare tire.
Keep turning the handle counterclockwise
until the winch stops.
Winch Drive Nut Location
Wrench Rotation

3. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear fascia/
bumper.
4. Pull the metal retainer toward you to release it.

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Spare Tire Retainer

5. Slide the retainer up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the retainer and push
it through the hole in the wheel.

Releasing The Retainer

JACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Jack Warning Label

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 Flashers.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set the
transmission in PARK.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the vehicle
on a jack.
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.
WARNING!
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1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts, using the lug wrench by turning them
counterclockwise, one turn, while the wheel is
still on the ground.

Loosen Lug Nuts

2. Assemble the jack and jacking tools Úpage 311.

Jack And Tools Assembled

NOTE:Proper placement for the front and rear jacking
locations is critical. See the following images for
proper jacking locations.

Jacking Locations

3. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by
the triangular lift point symbol on the sill
molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are
sure the jack is fully engaged.
Front Lifting Point

NOTE:The jack must be placed straight on with handle
facing outwards.

Front Jacking Location

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4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear
tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point
symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the
vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully
engaged.

Rear Lifting Point Rear Jacking Location

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.
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.
Mounting Spare Tire

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and
wheel blocks.
CAUTION!
Do NOT raise the vehicle by the body side sill
molding. Be sure the jack is placed in the proper
engagement location on the inside of the panel.
Damage of the vehicle may occur if the
procedure is not properly followed.
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 inflatable spare tire is mounted
incorrectly.
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.
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9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a
star pattern until each nut has been tightened
twice. For correct lug nut torque Úpage 396.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.

Tighten Lug Nuts

10. Lower the jack to the fully closed position.
11. Return the Jack and tools back into the jack storage bin. Reinstall the jack storage cover by
firmly pushing down until the two side clips
lock into position. 12. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut
torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all
lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly
secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
NOTE:Do not drive with the spare tire installed for more
than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Second Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Securely store the road wheel in the cargo area.

Road Wheel Installed In Spare Tire Location

2. Turn the fastener clockwise until secured.

Reinstalling Tire Fastener

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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Third Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/
bumper facing outward. Push the end of the
winch’s cable, spring and steel sleeve
through the back of the road wheel. Making
sure the valve stem is facing the ground when
the wheel is stowed.

Installing Winch

2. Slide the road wheel on the ground until it is directly under the winch and between the rear
fascia/bumper and exhaust system heat
shields. Raise the tire by turning the lug
wrench on the winch extension clockwise until
it clicks/ratchets three times to make sure the
cable is tight.
Winch Wrench Rotation
Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump starting can be
dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer's operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air
wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,
starter motor, alternator or electrical system may
occur.
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NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
Úpage 123 feature is disabled before towing
this vehicle to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer
programmable features in the Uconnect
Settings.
Vehicles with a discharged battery, or total elec -
trical failure when the Electric Park Brake (EPB)
is engaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to
raise the rear wheels off the ground when
moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
The Safehold feature will engage the Electric
Park Brake whenever the driver's door is
opened (if the battery is connected, ignition is
ON, transmission is not in PARK, and brake
pedal is released). If you are towing this vehicle
with the ignition in the ON/RUN mode, you must
manually disable the Electric Park Brake each
time the driver's door is opened by pressing the
brake pedal and then releasing the EPB. If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions
on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK
(P) in order to move the vehicle Ú
page 323.
REAR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transmission is operable, the vehicle may be towed
(with rear wheels off the ground) under the
following conditions:
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N). For
instructions on shifting the transmission to
NEUTRAL (N) when the engine is off
Ú page 323.
The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles
(48 km).
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. If vehicle is equipped with
Quadra-lift air suspension, secure vehicle only
with tire/wheel straps (no suspension compo -
nents or body) to prevent air suspension from
adjusting during towing against securement
straps and causing damage. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or
farther than 30 miles (48 km) with rear
wheels on the ground can cause severe trans -
mission damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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