Jack Usage Precautions - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

Jack Usage Precautions

To complete the Use and Maintenance
Handbook to which this supplement is
attached, given below are some instructions
on the proper use of the jack.
WARNING!
When using the crank, make sure it turns
freely without the risk of scraping hands
against the ground.
Even the moving parts of the jack, the
"worm screw" and joints can cause
injuries: avoid contact with them. Clean it
thoroughly if dirtied with grease.
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CAUTION!
The jack is a tool designed exclusively for
changing a wheel, in case of a puncture or
damage to a tire of the vehicle on which it
is fitted or on vehicles of the same model.
Any other use, e.g. to jack up other vehicle
models or different things, is strictly
prohibited. Never use it to carry out
maintenance or repairs under the vehicle
or to change summer/winter wheels and
vice versa. Never go under the raised
vehicle. If any work under the vehicle is
necessary, contact an authorized dealer.
Incorrect placing of the jack can cause the
vehicle to drop: use it only in the positions
indicated. Do not use the jack for loads
higher than that specified on the label.
Never start the engine with vehicle raised.
If the vehicle is raised more than
necessary, everything can become more
unstable, with the risk of the vehicle
dropping violently. Therefore raise the
vehicle only as much as necessary for the
wheel/spare.
Maintenance
Make sure grime does not build up on the
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"worm screw."
Keep the "worm screw" lubricated.
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Never modify the jack.
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Conditions Of Non-Use:
Temperatures below −40°F (-40°C).
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On sandy or muddy ground.
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On uneven ground.
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On steep roads.
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In extreme weather conditions: thunder-
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storms, typhoons, hurricanes, blizzards,
storms, etc.
NOTE:
The jack requires no adjustment.
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The jack cannot be repaired, and in the
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event of a fault, it must be replaced by
another genuine one.
No tool other than its cranking device may
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be fitted on the jack.