Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench turning them counterclockwise.
NOTE:If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross
weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare
tire.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery
areas.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443
1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored
location.
2. 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.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack
handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the
vehicle. Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown.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.
Oil Pressure Light....................... 247
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............456,457
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 87
Overheating, Engine ................... 251,440
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,531
Paint Care ............................. 482
Paint Damage .......................... 482
Panic Alarm ............................ 21
Parking Brake .......................... 369
Passing Light ........................... 138
Pets .................................. 74
Phone, Cellular .......................... 88
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 394
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 483
Power Door Locks ........................... 31 Steering
.......................... 367,368
Windows ............................. 34
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 49
Preparation for Jacking .................... 443
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 47
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 401
Radio Operation ........................ 317
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 311
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 482
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 36
Rear Window Defroster ................... 239
Rear Window Features .................... 238
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 238
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 86
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 60
Recreational Towing ...................... 435
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 436
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