spare tire JEEP LIBERTY 2012 KK / 2.G Owner's Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
Jack Location
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located
in the cargo compartment behind a trim cover on the left
rear trim panel. The latch is located at the bottom of the
trim cover.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the
vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism.
Jack Storage Location
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Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut located in
the rear cargo area inside the vehicle. Use the lug wrench
to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the spare is on
the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you 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 they 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.
NOTE: Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” under “Tires-
General Information” in “Starting And Operating” for
information about the compact spare tire, its use, and
operation.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove spare tire.
2. Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket. As-
semble the tools by connecting the driver to the exten-
sion, and then to the lug wrench.
3. 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.
4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it
(rearward) of the notch on the body weld seam behind
wheel to be changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the wheel to
be changed.
Front Jacking Location
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Position the jack handle on the jack.Do not raise the
vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5. 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.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. 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
lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts.
Rear Jacking Location6
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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.
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.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left,
and remove the jack.
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. The correct wheel nut
tightness is 95 ft lb (130 N·m). 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.
11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper loca-
tions.
Mounting Spare Tire
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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.
12. Remove blocks from wheels.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is
lowered to the ground.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
4. 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. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 95 ft/lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
5. 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.
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Command-Trac Operation.................. 333
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 300
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 381
Compass .............................. 244
Compass Calibration ..................... 246
Compass Variance ....................... 246
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 244
Console .............................. 207
Console, Floor .......................... 207
Contract, Service ........................ 527
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 476
Cooling System ......................... 473
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 475
Coolant Capacity ..................... 502
Coolant Level .................... 473,477
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 477
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 474
Inspection .......................... 477
Points to Remember .................. 477 Pressure Cap
........................ 476
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....474,502,503
Corrosion Protection ..................... 486
Cruise Light ........................... 236
Cupholders ............................ 205
Customer Assistance ..................... 525
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 77
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Dealer Service .......................... 461
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 215
Defroster, Windshield ................91,303,309
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 166
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 458
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 162
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 462
Power Steering ...................... 350
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 450
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INDEX 537

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........474,503
Selection of Oil ......................... 463
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 525
Service Contract ......................... 527
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 226
Service Manuals ........................ 529
Setting the Clock .................. 256,275,284
Settings, Personal ........................ 249
Shift Lever Override ...................... 449
Shifting Automatic Transmission ................ 324
Transfer Case ............... 333,335,339,341
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 125
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 101Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)
.......... 312
Signals, Turn ................. 92,162,227,500,501
Sky Slider Power Roof .................196,484
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 386
Spare Tire ....................... 381,382,436
Spark Plugs ............................ 503
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 503
Oil ............................ 463,503
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 173
Speedometer ........................... 227
Starting ............................. 27,319
Cold Weather ....................... 320
Engine Block Heater .................. 321
Engine Fails to Start .................. 320
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 319
Starting Procedures ...................... 319
550 INDEX

Compact Spare...................... 381
General Information .................. 377
High Speed ......................... 380
Inflation Pressures .................... 378
Jacking ............................ 435
Life of Tires ........................ 384
Load Capacity .................... 373,374
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 389
Pressure Warning Light ................ 224
Quality Grading ..................... 531
Radial ............................ 380
Replacement ........................ 385
Rotation ........................... 388
Safety ............................. 368
Sizes ............................. 369
Spare Tire .......................... 436
Spinning ........................... 383
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 384
To Open Hood .......................... 156 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight
.............. 417
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 332
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 230
Towing ............................ 409,450
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 117
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 450
Guide ............................. 415
Recreational ........................ 424
Weight ............................ 415
Towing Assistance ....................... 117
Traction Control ......................... 356
Trailer Towing .......................... 409
Cooling System Tips .................. 424
Hitches ............................ 414
Minimum Requirements ................ 418
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 417
Wiring ............................ 421
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 415
Trailer Weight .......................... 415
552 INDEX