Preparations For Jacking; Jacking Instructions - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

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.
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.

Preparations For Jacking

1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
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 flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P)
(automatic transmission) or REVERSE
(R) (manual transmission).
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Chock both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, chock the left rear wheel.
Wheel Chocks
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.

Jacking Instructions

WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire
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 flasher.

Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be raised.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set an

automatic transmission in PARK; a
manual transmission in REVERSE.
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.
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