2010 Jeep Patriot User Guide - Page 47

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and spare tire in the places provided. 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. 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. • 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. 45