Jacking and tire changing, Jack location, Spare tire stowage – Jeep 2011 Patriot - User Guide User Manual

Page 53: Preparations for jacking, What to do in emergencies

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

Jack Location

• The jack and jack-handle are stowed

under the load floor in the trunk.

Spare Tire Stowage

• The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk.

• To remove the spare tire, lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.

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.

• Block both the front and rear of the

wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
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.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES