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.
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...
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...
Other information:
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated
Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This
system monitors the performance of the
emissions, engine, and transmission control
systems. When these systems are operating
properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as
engine emissions well within current
government regulations...
This warning light will
illuminate, and
a chime will sound, to indicate low
engine oil pressure. If the light and
chime turn on while driving, safely
stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon
as possible. After the vehicle is safely stopped,
restart the engine and monitor the Oil Pressure
Warning Light...