Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual page 300

indicated on the label affixed to the
jack. 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, only lift the
car just enough to access the space-saver
spare wheel (where provided).
383) When turning the jack handle
make sure that it can turn freely without
scraping your hand against the ground.
The moving components of the jack
("worm screw" and joints) can also cause
injuries: do not touch them. If you come
into contact with lubricating grease, clean
yourself thoroughly.
384) At the end of the lifting/locking
operation using the jack it is necessary to
extract the key taking care NOT to rotate
it in the opposite direction in an attempt
to facilitate the key extraction in order to
avoid the release of the hooking device
and failure of safety restraint.
385) In order to prevent personal injury
or damage to the car, strictly heed the
following warnings related to changing the
wheel: Before lifting the car, always park
it on a flat, stable surface, as far from
the edge of the carriageway as possible.
Switch on the hazard lights. Lock the
wheel diagonally opposite the one to be
replaced. Engage the parking brake fully
and put the automatic transmission in
the P (Park) position, or put the manual
transmission gear lever in first gear. Do
not start the engine or leave it running
with the car raised. Do not allow anyone
to sit in the car while it is raised with the
jack. Do not go under the car while it is
raised with the jack. If it is necessary
to work under the car, contact a Jeep
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Dealership, which can place it on a
workshop lift. Only use the jack at the
indicated positions, and only for lifting
the car when changing a wheel. When
working on or near a carriageway, pay
the utmost attention to moving cars. To
ensure that the inflated or flat spare
wheel is stowed securely, place it with the
valve stem pointing downwards.
386) The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the spare tire
fitted. Avoid sudden starting or stopping,
sharp or fast turns. The total life of a
space-saver spare wheel is approximately
3,000 km, after which it must be
replaced by another wheel of the same
type. Never install a standard tire on
a rim that is designed for use with a
space-saver spare wheel. Have the tire
repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
Using two or more space-saver wheels at
the same time is forbidden. Do not grease
the threads of the fastening bolts before
fitting them: they might slip out when
driving!
387) The space-saver wheel (where
provided) or spare wheel (where provided)
is specific to the vehicle; do not use it
on vehicles of a different model, nor use
wheels from other models on your car.
Only use the space-saver spare wheel or
spare wheel in an emergency. Never use it
for more than strictly necessary and never
exceed 80 km/h. "Warning! For temporary
use only! 80 km/h max!". Replace with
standard wheel as soon as possible. Never
remove or cover the sticker on the space-
saver wheel or spare wheel. Never apply a
hubcap on a space-saver spare wheel or
spare wheel. The driving characteristics of
the car will be modified with the space-
saver spare wheel or spare wheel fitted.
Avoid violent acceleration and braking,
abrupt steering and fast cornering.
388) The space-saver wheel (where
provided) cannot be fitted with snow
chains. If a front (drive) tyre is punctured
and chains are needed, use a standard
wheel from the rear axle and install the
space-saver wheel on the rear axle. In this
way, with two normal drive wheels at the
front axle, it is possible to use snow
chains.
IMPORTANT
117) Do not attempt to raise the car by
jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the "Jacking Instructions" for
this car.