2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 399

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 4. Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle by turning For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body. tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift securely engaged. provides maximum stability. Rear Jacking Location 6