Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / IN CASE OF EMERGENCY / JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING / Preparations For Jacking

Jeep Wrangler: JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING / Preparations For Jacking

Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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 being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the automatic transmission into PARK (P), or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Turn the ignition OFF.
Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the driver’s front wheel is being changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being lifted or raised.

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...

Jack Location

The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear cargo area. To remove jack and tools proceed as follows: Lift the load floor in the cargo area. Load Floor NOTE: The load floor can be removed for easier access by pulling the load floor directly rearward...

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