Jacking And Tire Changing; Preparations For Jacking - Jeep COMPASS User Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
Modifications to any part of the SOS/

ASSIST/HELP 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.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

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.
WARNING! (Continued)
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.
(Continued)
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
P F J
REPARATIONS OR ACKING
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Use warning triangle (if provided)
when replacing tire in drive way lay by.
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 Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P)
(automatic transmission) or REVERSE (R)
(manual transmission).
5. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
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