2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 444

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 Spare Tire Stowage 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire 3. Set the parking brake. cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench turning them counterclockwise. 4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manual transmission into REVERSE. NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross 5. Turn the ignition to LOCK. weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare 6. Block both the front and rear of the tire. wheel diagonally opposite of the jackPreparations For Jacking ing position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery wheel. areas. 6 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. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.