jacking JEEP PATRIOT 2015 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
!HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........437
!IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............437
!WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS......................438
▫Torque Specifications..................438
!JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........440
▫Jack Location........................441
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................441
▫Preparations For Jacking................441
▫Jacking Instructions...................442
▫Road Tire Installation...................449
!TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.........451
▫Tire Service Kit Storage.................451
▫Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . .452
▫Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions..........453
▫Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit.........455
!JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES...........461
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............462
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................464
!FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............466
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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.Spare Tire And Jack Stowage
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2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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.
Jacking Locations
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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.
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
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.
Removing Jack Handle From Jack
Front 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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Defroster, Rear Window.....................209
Defroster, Windshield......................102
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................174
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................479
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................170
Dipsticks
Power Steering.........................356
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................499
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.......................182
Downshifting............................327
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................157
Driving................................346
Off-Pavement..........................347
Off-Road.............................347
Electrical Power Outlets.....................194
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................112
Electronic Brake Control System...............361
Brake Assist System.....................364
Electronic Roll Mitigation.................365
Traction Control System...................363
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............369
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......234
Emergency, In Case Of
Jacking...............................440
Jump Starting..........................461
Towing..............................470
Emission Control System Maintenance..........480
Engine.................................477
554 INDEX

Integrated Power Module (Fuses)..............517
Interior Appearance Care....................513
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............174
Introduction..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio...............149
Jacking Instructions........................442
Jack Location............................441
Jack Operation...........................440
Jump Starting............................461
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...............525
Lane Change Assist........................170
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................43
Latches................................104
Hood................................164
Lead Free Gasoline........................409
Leaks, Fluid.............................104
Life Of Tires.............................396
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................39
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............208
Light Bulbs..............................104
Lights.................................104
Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Alarm...............................218
Anti-Lock.............................218
Back-Up..............................525
Brake Assist Warning....................373
Brake Warning.........................218
Bulb Replacement.......................524
558 INDEX