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Jeep 2015 Patriot - Owner Manual User Manual

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3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end

of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.

4. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

5. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased

leverage. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this sec-

tion for correct lug nut torque.

6. 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.

Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap

1 — Valve Stem

4 — Wheel Cover

2 — Valve Notch

5 — Road Wheel

3 — Wheel Lug Nut

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