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Jeep 2015 Compass - Owner Manual User Manual

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8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is

free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug

wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare

tire area. Secure the assembly using the means pro-

vided.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.

9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area, have the

tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

WARNING!

A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.

10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible.

Correct the tire pressure as required.

11. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with

a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are

properly seated against the wheel.

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