Tire Rotation Recommendations; Storing The Vehicle - Jeep COMPASS User Manual

370 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
T R R
IRE OTATION ECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, handling, and braking functions. For
these reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation
of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such
as those on On/Off Road type tires. Rotation will
increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow,
and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the "Service and Warranty Handbook"
for the proper maintenance intervals. The
reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be
corrected prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested tire rotation method is the
"forward cross" shown in the following diagram.
This rotation pattern does not apply to some
directional tires that must not be reversed.
Tire Rotation (Forward Cross)
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles
depends on tires of equal size, type and
circumference on each wheel. Any difference
in tire size can cause damage to the power
transfer unit. Tire rotation schedule should be
followed to balance tire wear.

STORING THE VEHICLE

If the vehicle should remain stationary for more
than a month, observe the following
precautions:
Check that the Electric Park Brake is not

engaged.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the

battery post and be sure that the battery is
fully charged. During storage check battery
charge quarterly.
If you do not disconnect the battery from the

electrical system, check the battery charge
every 30 days.
Whenever you leave the vehicle stationary for

two weeks or more, idle the engine for
approximately five minutes, with the air
conditioning system on and high fan speed.
This will ensure proper lubrication of the