Preparations For Jacking - Jeep 2011 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

Preparations for Jacking

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery surfaces.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle closest 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. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
7. For vehicle equipped with Quadra-Lift
"Quadra-Lift — If Equipped" in "Starting and Operat-
ing" for further information on disabling automatic
leveling.
refer to
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