Spare Tire Stowage; Preparations For Jacking; Jacking Instructions - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2020 Owner's Manual

Spare Tire Stowage

The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in
the rear cargo area and is secured to the body
with a special wing nut.
Secured Spare Tire

Preparations For Jacking

CAUTION!
Always lift or jack the vehicle from the correct
jacking points. Failure to follow this
information could cause damage to the
vehicle or underbody components.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
Avoid ice or slippery surfaces.
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.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
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, block the passenger's rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being lifted or raised.
For vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift, refer to
"Quadra-Lift — If Equipped" in "Starting And
Operating" for further information on disabling
automatic leveling.

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 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.
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