Jacking And Tire Changing - Jeep Wrangler 2011 User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

Jack Location
Spare Tire Stowage
• Remove the tire cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench
turning them counterclockwise. Remove wheel lock if equipped.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manual
transmission into REVERSE.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
WARNING!
• The jack and lug wrench are located in
the rear storage compartment.
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