Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 310
NOTE:
To assist with changing a spare tire, the air
suspension system has a feature which al-
lows the automatic leveling to be disabled.
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.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally
opposite
of the jacking posi-
tion. 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 vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift® re-
fer to “Quadra-Lift® — If Equipped” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information on
disabling automatic leveling.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings
to help prevent personal injury or damage to
your vehicle:
•
Always park on a firm, level surface as far
from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
•
Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
•
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
•
Set the parking brake firmly and set an
automatic transmission in PARK.
•
Never start or run the engine with the
vehicle on a jack.
•
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it
is on a jack.
•
Do not get under the vehicle when it 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.
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