Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 309
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.
•
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is danger-
ous. 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.
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WARNING!
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•
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 pur-
poses. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery
areas.
Jack Location
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools
are located in rear cargo area, below the load
floor.
NOTE:
The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is
located on top of the spare tire. If your
vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel
can is needed, insert the funnel into the filler
neck and proceed to fill the vehicle. For
vehicles not equipped with a spare tire, the
fuel filler funnel is stored in the left storage
bin under the load floor. For more informa-
tion on the Cap-Less Fuel System refer to
“Adding Fuel” in “Starting And Operating”
in this manual.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in
the rear cargo area and is secured to the body
with a special wing nut.
Preparations For Jacking
CAUTION!
Always lift or jack the vehicle from the correct
jacking points. Failure to follow this informa-
tion could cause damage to the vehicle or
underbody components.
Jack Storage Location
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