Jeep Cherokee (2022 year). Manual in english

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Always follow the directions of the child restraint

manufacturer when installing your child restraint.

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as

described here.

To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child

Restraint

If the selected seating position has a Switchable

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow

the seat belt, following the instructions below. See

page 218 to check what type of seat belt each

seating position has.
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and

on the tether strap of the child seat so that

you can more easily attach the hooks or

connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower

anchorages for that seating position. If the

second row seat can be reclined, you may

recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint

(if adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear seat

can be moved forward and rearward in the

vehicle, you may wish to move it to its

rear-most position to make room for the child

seat. You may also move the front seat forward

to allow more room for the child seat.

3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the

child restraint to the lower anchorages in the

selected seating position.

4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect

it to the top tether anchorage. See

page 220 for directions to attach a tether

anchor.

5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child

restraint rearward and downward into the

seat. Remove slack in the straps according to

the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly

by pulling back and forth on the child seat at

the belt path. It should not move more than

1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR

(ALR) Seat Belt:

When using the LATCH attaching system to install

a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not

being used by other occupants or being used to

secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure

a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the

seat belt retractor. Before installing a child

restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat

belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s

reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the

child restraint installation, instead of buckling it

behind the child restraint, route the seat belt

through the child restraint belt path and then

buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all

children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not

toys and that they should not play with them.

WARNING!



Improper installation of a child restraint to the

LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the

restraint. The child could be badly injured or

killed. Follow the child restraint manufac

turer’s directions exactly when installing an

infant or child restraint.



Child restraint anchorages are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by

correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no

circumstances are they to be used for adult

seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other

items or equipment to the vehicle.

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Installing Child Restraints Using The

Vehicle Seat Belt

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured

in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion

of a lap/shoulder belt.

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions

are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking

Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap

portion of the seat belt tight around the child

restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking

clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a

locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the

retractor and then letting the webbing retract back

into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make

a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back

into the retractor. See the “Automatic Locking

Mode” description

page 196 for additional

information on ALR.

Please see the table below and the following

sections for more information.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing

Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

(Sliding Seat)

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations (Fixed Seat)

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly injured

or killed.



Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant or

child restraint.

ALR — Switchable Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

ALR — Switchable Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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Installing A Child Restraint With A

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

(ALR):

Child restraint systems are designed to be secured

in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion

of a lap/shoulder belt.

1. Place the child seat in the center of the

seating position. If the second row seat can

be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or

raise the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a

better fit. If the rear seat can be moved

forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may

wish to move it to its rear-most position to

make room for the child seat. You may also

move the front seat forward to allow more

room for the child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the

retractor to pass it through the belt path of the

child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in

the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion

tight against the child seat.

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child

restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to

attach a forward facing child restraint?

Weight limit of the Child Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to

install a forward facing child restraint, up to the

recommended weight limit of the child restraint.

Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the

front passenger seat?

Yes

Contact between the front passenger seat and the child

restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also

allows contact.

Can the rear head restraints be removed?

Yes

The head restraints can be removed in every seating

position if they interfere with the installation of the child

restraint

page 36.

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt

against the belt path of the child restraint?

Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an

ALR retractor.

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly injured

or killed.



Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant or

child restraint.

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5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder

part of the belt until you have pulled all the

seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then,

allow the webbing to retract back into the

retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear

a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is

now in the Automatic Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it

is locked, you should not be able to pull out any

webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat

step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to

tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and

the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the

anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See

page 220 for directions to attach a tether

anchor.

9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly

by pulling back and forth on the child seat at

the belt path. It should not move more than

1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check

the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top

Tether Anchorage

1. Look behind the seating position where you

plan to install the child restraint to find the

tether anchorage. If the seat can be moved,

you may need to move the seat forward to

provide better access to the tether

anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage

for that seating position, move the child

restraint to another position in the vehicle if

one is available.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most

direct path for the strap between the anchor

and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped

with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the

head restraint, and where possible, route the

tether strap under the head restraint and

between the two posts. If not possible, lower

the head restraint and pass the tether strap

around the outboard side of the head restraint.

Tether Anchorage Locations

3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child

restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown

in the diagram.

4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to

the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car

seat to any location in front of the car seat,

including the seat frame or a tether anchorage.

Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car

seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for

that seating position, located behind the top of

the vehicle seat. See

page 213for the

location of approved tether anchorages in your

vehicle.

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SAFETY TIPS

RANSPORTING

ASSENGERS

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO

AREA.

RANSPORTING

ETS

Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm

your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about

and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during

panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if

equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are

secured by seat belts.

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Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking

for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts

must be replaced immediately. Do not

disassemble or modify the system.

If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you

have questions regarding seat belt or retractor

conditions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA

dealer or authorized FCA Certified Collision Care

Program facility for inspection.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for

four to eight seconds as a bulb check

when the ignition switch is first placed in

the ON/RUN position. If the light is either

not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

driving, have the system inspected at an

authorized dealer as soon as possible. After the

bulb check, this light will illuminate with a single

chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has

been detected. It will stay on until the fault is

removed. If the light comes on intermittently or

remains on while driving, have an authorized

dealer service the vehicle immediately.
See

page 188 for further information.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and

place the blower control on high speed. You should

be able to feel the air directed against the

windshield. See an authorized dealer for service if

your defroster is inoperable.

WARNING!



An incorrectly anchored tether strap could

lead to increased head motion and possible

injury to the child. Use only the anchorage

position directly behind the child seat to

secure a child restraint top tether strap.



If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear

seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip

into the opening between the seatbacks as

you remove slack in the strap.

WARNING!



Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up

may cause serious injury or death.



It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo

area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli

sion, people riding in these areas are more

likely to be seriously injured or killed.



Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

seat belts.



Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

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Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.

Only use a floor mat that does not interfere with the

operation of the accelerator, brake or clutch

pedals. Only use a floor mat that is securely

attached using the floor mat fasteners so it cannot

slip out of position and interfere with the

accelerator, brake or clutch pedals or impair safe

operation of your vehicle in other ways.

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Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven

wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or

other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall.

Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect

sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the

WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or

stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat

fasteners may cause your floor mat to interfere

with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and

cause a loss of vehicle control. To prevent

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:



ALWAYS securely attach your floor

mat using the floor mat fasteners. DO

NOT install your floor mat upside down

or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull

to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat

fasteners on a regular basis.



ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING

FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before

installing any other floor mat. NEVER

install or stack an additional floor mat

on top of an existing floor mat.



ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your

vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot

be properly attached and secured to your

vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be replaced,

only use a FCA approved floor mat for the

specific make, model, and year of your

vehicle.



ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the

driver’s side floor area. To check for interfer

ence, with the vehicle properly parked with the

engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the

brake, and the clutch pedal (if present) to

check for interference. If your floor mat inter

feres with the operation of any pedal, or is not

secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from

the vehicle and place the floor mat in your

trunk.



ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on

the passenger’s side floor area.



ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide

into the driver’s side floor area when the

vehicle is moving. Objects can become

trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle

control.

WARNING!



NEVER place any objects under the floor mat

(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could

change the position of the floor mat and may

cause interference with the accelerator,

brake, or clutch pedals.



If the vehicle carpet has been removed and

re-installed, always properly attach carpet to

the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are

secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress

each pedal to check for interference with the

accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then

re-install the floor mats.



It is recommended to only use mild soap and

water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,

always check your floor mat has been properly

installed and is secured to your vehicle using

the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.

WARNING!

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lug nut/bolt torque for tightness. Check the tires

(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake

lights and exterior lights while you work the

controls. Check turn signal and high beam

indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check the area under the vehicle after overnight

parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.

Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel or

brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should

be located and corrected immediately.

XHAUST

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry

into the vehicle body is a properly maintained

engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the

exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be

detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside

or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an

authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust

system and adjacent body areas for broken,

damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.

Open seams or loose connections could permit

exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger

compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust

system each time the vehicle is raised for

lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

ARBON

ONOXIDE

ARNINGS

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain

carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Breathing it can make you

unconscious and can eventually poison you. To

avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:



Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to

move your vehicle in or out of the area.



If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift

gate/rear doors open, make sure that all

windows are closed and the climate control

BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT

use the recirculation mode.



If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with

the engine running, adjust your heating or

cooling controls to force outside air into the

vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

WARNING!

Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is

deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent

carbon monoxide poisoning:



Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain

carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless

gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a

closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in

a parked vehicle with the engine running for

an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in

an open area with the engine running for more

than a short period, adjust the ventilation

system to force fresh, outside air into the

vehicle.



Guard against carbon monoxide with proper

maintenance. Have the exhaust system

inspected every time the vehicle is raised.

Have any abnormal conditions repaired

promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side

windows fully open.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located in

the lower center area of the instrument panel.

Hazard Warning Flashers Button

Push the button to turn on the Hazard Warning

Flashers. When the button is activated, all

directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn

oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the button

a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning

Flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should

not be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it

only when your vehicle is disabled or signaling a

safety hazard warning for other motorists.

When you must leave the vehicle to seek

assistance, the Hazard Warning Flashers will

continue to operate even though the ignition is

placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

With extended use, the Hazard Warning Flashers

may wear down your battery.

ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED

Assist And SOS Mirror

If equipped, the Rearview Mirror contains a SOS

and a ASSIST button.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

rized by the subscriber

page 308.



The SOS and ASSIST buttons will only function if

you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/

data) 3G or 4G (data) network, which comes as

a built in function. Services will only be operable

if your SiriusXM Guardian™ service is active and

you are connected to an operable LTE (voice/

data), 3G or 4G (data) network.

1 — SOS Button
2 — Power Button
3 — ASSIST Button

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to

the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on

the steering wheel. You have full responsibility

and assume all risks related to the use of the

features and applications in this vehicle. Only

use the features and applications when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

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SOS Call
1. Push the SOS Call button on the Rearview

Mirror.

NOTE:

In case the SOS Call button is pushed in error,

there will be a 10 second delay before the SOS Call

system initiates a call to a SOS operator, during

which the LED will blink green. To cancel the SOS

Call connection, push the SOS call button on the

Rearview Mirror or press the cancellation button

on the Device Screen. Termination of the SOS Call

will turn off the green LED light on the Rearview

Mirror.
2. The LED light located between the SOS and

ASSIST buttons on the Rearview Mirror will

turn green once a connection to a SOS

operator has been made.

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a

SOS operator is made, the SOS Call system

may transmit the following important vehicle

information to a SOS operator:



Indication that the occupant placed a SOS

Call.



The vehicle brand.



The last known GPS coordinates of the

vehicle.

4. You should be able to speak with the SOS

operator through the vehicle audio system to

determine if additional help is needed.

NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as

authorized by the subscriber.



Once a connection is made between the

vehicle’s SOS Call system and the SOS oper

ator, the SOS operator may be able to open

a voice connection with the vehicle to deter

mine if additional help is needed. Once the

SOS operator opens a voice connection with

the vehicle’s SOS Call system, the operator

should be able to speak with you or other

vehicle occupants and hear sounds occur

ring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s SOS Call

system will attempt to remain connected

with the SOS operator until the SOS oper

ator terminates the connection.

5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact

appropriate emergency responders and

provide them with important vehicle

information and GPS coordinates.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to

the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on

the steering wheel. You have full responsibility

and assume all risks related to the use of the

features and applications in this vehicle. Only

use the features and applications when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

WARNING!



If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger

(e.g., fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road

conditions or location), do not wait for voice

contact from an Emergency Services Agent. All

occupants should exit the vehicle immediately

and move to a safe location.



Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s

operable network and GPS antennas. You

could prevent operable network and GPS

signal reception, which can prevent your

vehicle from placing an emergency call. An

operable network and GPS signal reception is

required for the SOS Call system to function

properly.

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SOS Call System Limitations
Vehicles sold in Mexico DO NOT have SOS Call

system capabilities.
SOS or other emergency line operators in Mexico

may not answer or respond to SOS system calls.

If the SOS Call system detects a malfunction, any

of the following may occur at the time the

malfunction is detected, and at the beginning of

each ignition cycle:



The Rearview Mirror light located between the

SOS and ASSIST buttons will continuously illumi

nate red.



The Device Screen will display the following

message “Vehicle device requires service.

Please contact an authorized dealer.”



An In-Vehicle Audio message will state “Vehicle

device requires service. Please contact an

authorized dealer.”

Even if the SOS Call system is fully functional,

factors beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent

or stop the SOS Call system operation. These

include, but are not limited to, the following

factors:



The ignition is in the OFF position



The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact



The SOS Call system software and/or hardware

are damaged during a crash



The vehicle battery loses power or becomes

disconnected during a vehicle crash



LTE (voice/data), 3G or 4G (data) network and/

or Global Positioning Satellite signals are

unavailable or obstructed



Equipment malfunction at the SOS operator

facility



Operator error by the SOS operator



LTE (voice/data), 3G or 4G (data) network

congestion



Weather



Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or

tunnels



The SOS Call system is embedded into the

vehicle’s electrical system. Do not add after

market electrical equipment to the vehicle’s

electrical system. This may prevent your

vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an

emergency call. To avoid interference that can

cause the SOS Call system to fail, never add

aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile

radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your

vehicle’s electrical system or modify the

antennas on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE

LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON

(INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCI

DENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES, APPS AND

SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL NOT

OPERATE.



Modifications to any part of the SOS Call

system could cause the air bag system to fail

when you need it. You could be injured if the

air bag system is not there to help protect you.

WARNING!



Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean

you will not have SOS Call services. If the Rear

view Mirror light is illuminated, have an autho

rized dealer service the SOS Call system

immediately.



The Occupant Restraint Control module turns

on the air bag Warning Light on the instrument

panel if a malfunction in any part of the

system is detected. If the Air Bag Warning

Light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer

service the Occupant Restraint Control system

immediately.

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NOTE:



Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho

rized by the subscriber.



Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s

LTE (voice/data), 3G or 4G (data) and GPS

antennas. You could prevent LTE (voice/data),

3G or 4G (data) and GPS signal reception, which

can prevent your vehicle from placing an emer

gency call. An operable LTE (voice/data), 3G or

4G (data) network connection and a GPS signal

is required for the SOS Call system to function

properly.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Automatic SOS — If Equipped
Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service that

can immediately connect you with help in the event

that your vehicle’s airbags deploy. Please refer to

your provided radio supplement for complete

information.
ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically

connect you to any one of the following support

centers:



Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or

need a tow, just push the ASSIST button and

you’ll be connected to someone who can help.

Roadside Assistance will know what vehicle

you’re driving and its location. Additional fees

may apply for roadside assistance.



SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care – In-vehicle

support for SiriusXM Guardian™.



Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all

other vehicle issues.



Uconnect Customer Care - Total support for

Radio, Phone and NAV issues.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to

the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on

the steering wheel. You have full responsibility

and assume all risks related to the use of the

features and applications in this vehicle. Only

use the features and applications when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,

never spray any cleaning solution directly onto

the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth

and wipe the mirror clean.

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.



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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REPARATIONS

ACKING

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)

(automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual

transmission).

5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel

diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For

example, if changing the driver’s front tire,

chock the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when

the vehicle is being lifted or raised.

ACK

OCATION

PARE

IRE

TOWAGE

The jack, tools, wheel chocks and spare tire

page 290 are stowed under the load floor

behind the rear seat.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift the load floor handle, then lift access cover

to locate jack and tools.

Load Floor Handle

3. Remove the hook from the stowed position on

the back side of the load floor and place the

hook over the top body flange and weather

seal. This will hold the load floor up while

obtaining the jack and spare tire.

4. Remove the fastener securing the jack and

spare tire.

Removing Jack And Spare Tire Fastener

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.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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5. Remove the chocks.
6. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt

wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly.

Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the

wheel bolt wrench, and remove the wrench

from the jack assembly.

Jack And Tool 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.
7. Remove the spare tire.

ACKING

NSTRUCTIONS

Jack Warning Label

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.

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 an auto

matic 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 ensure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are

securely stowed, spares must be stowed with

the valve stem facing the ground.

WARNING!

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

1. Remove the spare tire, jack, wheel chocks,

and wheel bolt wrench.

2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the

center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the

wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off

carefully before raising the vehicle.

3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt

wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel

bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the

wheel bolts counterclockwise one turn while

the wheel is still on the ground.

NOTE:

Placement for the front and rear jacking locations

are critical. See below images for proper jacking

locations.

Jacking Locations

4. 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

NOTE:

The jack must be placed straight on with handle

facing outwards. Keep the jack and tools aligned

while raising the vehicle.

Front Jacking Location

Rear Lifting Point

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on

locations other than those indicated in the

Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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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.

Installing Alignment Pin

8. Mount the spare tire.

Mounting Spare Tire

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped, do not attempt to install a

center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare

page 290.

9. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of

the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten

the wheel bolts.

Installing Wheel Bolts

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.

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 to the ground. Failure

to follow this warning may result in serious

injury.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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. If in doubt about the correct

tightness, have them checked with a torque

wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service

station

page 299.

12. 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.

13. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks, and flat

tire.

Reinstalling Jack and Tire Fastener

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED

Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire

tread can be sealed with a 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).

IRE

ERVICE

TORAGE

The Tire Service Kit is stowed under the load floor

behind the rear seat.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift the access cover using the load floor

handle.

Load Floor Handle

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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