Jacking And Tire Changing; Preparations For Jacking - Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

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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.
 It is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle be
chocked. 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 slip-
pery areas.
P F J
REPARATIONS OR ACKING
1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice 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. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK (P).
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For example, if the
driver's front wheel is being changed, block the
passenger's rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked Example
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being lifted or raised.