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Jeep Grand Cherokee (2022 year). Manual in english - page 20

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Spare Tire Location (Third Row Seating)

PARE

IRE

EMOVAL

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.

Second Row Seating

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.

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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Third Row Seating

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.

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

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ACKING

NSTRUCTIONS

Jack Warning Label

1. Assemble the jack and jacking tools

page 314.

Jack And Tools Assembled

2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts,

using the lug wrench by turning them counter

clockwise, one turn, while the wheel is still on

the ground.

Loosen Lug Nuts

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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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

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

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.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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.

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

page 400.

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

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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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).
NOTE:

Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the

underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch

cable may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire

loose.

Second Row Seating

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

Third Row Seating

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.

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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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.

REPARATIONS

UMP

TART

The battery in your vehicle is located under the

driver's front seat. There are remote terminals

located under the hood to assist in jump starting.

Jump Starting Posts

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.

Remote Positive (+) Post
Remote Negative (-) Post

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NOTE:

The remote battery posts are viewed by standing

on the right side of the vehicle looking over the

fender. The positive battery post may be covered

with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain

access to the positive battery post. Do not jump off

fuses. Only jump directly off positive post which

has a positive (+) symbol on or around the post.
See the following steps to prepare for jump

starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic

transmission into PARK (P) and turn the

ignition OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical

accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump start the

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper

cables’ reach, apply the parking brake and

make sure the ignition is OFF.

NOTE:

Be sure that the disconnected cable ends do not

touch each other, or either vehicle, until properly

connected for jump starting.

UMP

TARTING

ROCEDURE

NOTE:

Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper

cables are not contacting each other or either

vehicle while making connections.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this

could establish a ground connection and

personal injury could result.

WARNING!



Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan

whenever the hood is raised. It can start

anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be

injured by moving fan blades.



Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,

watch bands and bracelets that could make

an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be

seriously injured.



Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn

your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas

which is flammable and explosive. Keep open

flames or sparks away from the battery.

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure

could result in personal injury or property

damage due to battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in

damage to the charging system of the booster

vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

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Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable to the remote positive (+) post of the

discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the

booster battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable to the negative (-) post of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post

(exposed metallic/unpainted post of the

discharge vehicle) located directly in front of

the underhood fuse box.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the

booster battery, let the engine idle a few

minutes, and then start the engine in the

vehicle with the discharged battery.

6. Once the engine is started, follow the discon

necting procedure below.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper

cable from the remote negative (-) post of the

discharged vehicle.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)

jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the

booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper

cable from the positive (+) post of the booster

battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)

jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post

of the discharged vehicle.

5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote

positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your

vehicle have the battery and charging system

tested at an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative

(-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting

electrical spark could cause the battery to

explode and could result in personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not run the booster vehicle engine above 2,

000 RPM since it provides no charging benefit,

wastes fuel, and can damage booster vehicle

engine.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power

outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,

even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).

Eventually, if plugged in long enough without

engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will

discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life

and/or prevent the engine from starting.

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REFUELING IN EMERGENCY

The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel

page 314 for a Cap-Less Fuel System. If

refueling is necessary, while using an approved

gas can, please insert the refueling funnel into the

filler neck opening.

Refueling Funnel

NOTE:

In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel

door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push

around the perimeter of the fuel door to break the

ice build up. Re-release the fuel door by pushing on

the rear outer edge near the center to unlatch. Do

not pry on the door.

Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A

funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling

with a gas can.
See the following steps for refueling:
1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage

area.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as

the fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper

doors open.

4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.

5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior

to putting back in the spare tire storage area.

6. Close the fuel door making sure the latch is

engaged by pushing on the rear outer edge

near the center.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top

off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!



Never have any smoking materials lit in or

near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or

the tank is being filled.



Never add fuel when the engine is running.

This is in violation of most state and federal

fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc

tion Indicator Light to turn on.



A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle.

You could be burned. Always place fuel

containers on the ground while filling.

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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be

serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce

the potential for overheating by taking the

appropriate action.



On the highways — slow down.



In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans

mission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the

engine idle speed while preventing vehicle

motion with the brakes.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:



If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The

A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling

system and turning the A/C off can help remove

this heat.



You can also turn the temperature control to

maximum heat, the mode control to floor and

the blower control to high. This allows the heater

core to act as a supplement to the radiator and

aids in removing heat from the engine cooling

system.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

To move the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as

a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is

available.

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine

coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.

If you see or hear steam coming from under the

hood, do not open the hood until the radiator

has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling

system pressure cap when the radiator or

coolant bottle is hot.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage

your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads

HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the

vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until

the pointer drops back into the normal range. If

the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear

continuous chimes, turn the engine off

immediately and call for service.

WARNING!

You should be seated in the driver’s seat with

your foot firmly placed on the brake pedal to

maintain control of the vehicle before activating

the Manual Park Release. If possible, you should

apply the parking brake. Activating the Manual

Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if

it is not secured or properly connected to a tow

vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on

an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious

injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.

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To activate the Manual Park Release, see the

following steps:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while

seated in the driver’s seat.

2. Apply the parking brake, if possible.
3. Using a flathead screwdriver or similar tool,

remove the Manual Park Release access

cover, which is to the lower left of the steering

column.

Manual Park Release Access Cover

NOTE:

Insert the flathead screwdriver or similar tool in the

lower notch of the access cover and gently rotate

clockwise to remove.

Manual Park Release Location

4. Unlock the orange lock plug by turning it a

quarter turn counterclockwise.

Locked — Unlocked Position

5. Pull the lock plug out as far as it will go, then

release it. The transmission should now be in

NEUTRAL (N), allowing the vehicle to be

moved.

NOTE:

When the lever is locked in the released position,

the lock plug and tether will remain outside of the

trim panel and the access cover cannot be rein

stalled.
6. Release the parking brake only when the

vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle.

To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while

seated in the driver’s seat.

2. Pull the lock plug out again, then release it.
3. Allow the tether to retract with the lever back

to its original position.

4. Verify that the transmission is in PARK (P).
5. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully,

then firmly push the orange lock plug back to

the locking position within the housing.

Re-install the access cover. If the access

cover cannot be re-installed, repeat

steps 1 through 4.

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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or

snow, it can often be moved using a rocking

motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear the area around the front wheels. Push and

hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then,

shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and

REVERSE (R) while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:

Shifts between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE (R) can

only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph

(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission

remains in NEUTRAL (N) for more than two

seconds, you must press the brake pedal to

engage DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R).
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal

pressure that will maintain the rocking motion

without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.

NOTE:

Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”

mode, before rocking the vehicle

page 252.

Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC OFF

button again to restore “ESC On” mode.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces

generated by excessive wheel speeds may

cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and

tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.

Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than

30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30

seconds continuously without stopping when

you are stuck and do not let anyone near a

spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

CAUTION!



Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may

lead to transmission overheating and failure.

Allow the engine to idle with the transmission

in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every

five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize

overheating and reduce the risk of transmis

sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a

stuck vehicle.



When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting

between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the

wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or

drivetrain damage may result.



Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too

fast may lead to transmission overheating and

failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not

spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)

while in gear (no transmission shifting

occurring).

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 vehicles may also be towed as described on

page 196.

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following

equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle,

not to fascia/bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK (P) in order to move the vehicle

page 326.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

Rear-Wheel Drive

Models

All-Wheel Drive Models

With Single-Speed

Transfer Case

All-Wheel Drive Models With Two-Speed

Transfer Case

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

Detailed Instructions

page 196.



Transmission in PARK



Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)



Tow in forward direction

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

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EAR

HEEL

RIVE

ODELS

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

page 326.



The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph

(48 km/h).



The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles

(48 km).

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle

must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or

farther than 30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear

wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to

tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front

wheels raised and the rear wheels on a towing

dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel

stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight

position) with the rear wheels raised and the front

wheels ON the ground.

HEEL

RIVE

ODELS

FCA US LLC recommends towing with all wheels

OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow

the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the

vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing

dolly.

If flatbed equipment is not available, and the

transfer case is operable, vehicles with a

two-speed transfer case may be towed (in the

forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground),

IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the

transmission is in PARK

page 196.

Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer

case have no NEUTRAL (N) position, and therefore

must be towed will all four wheels OFF the ground.

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.

CAUTION!



Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if

the remaining wheels are on the ground).

Internal damage to the transmission or

transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel

lift is used when towing.



Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe transmission

and/or transfer case damage. Damage from

improper towing is not covered under the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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MERGENCY

OOKS

—

QUIPPED

If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there

will be two mounted on the front of the vehicle and

one in the rear. The rear tow hook will be located

on the driver's side of the vehicle.

Front Tow Hooks

NOTE:

For off road recovery, it is recommended to use

both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of

damage to the vehicle.

Rear Tow Hook

SAGE

— I

QUIPPED

Your vehicle may come equipped with a front tow

eye that can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a the tow eye, follow the precautions

below.

Tow Eye

CAUTION!

Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue

a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow

hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing.

You could damage your vehicle.

WARNING!



Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.

Chains may break, causing serious injury or

death.



Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow

hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged,

causing serious injury.

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