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:
The Engine Stop/Start (ESS) function is
developed to reduce fuel consumption. The
system will stop the engine automatically during
a vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met. Pressing the clutch pedal will
automatically restart the vehicle...
This diesel engine has been developed to take
advantage of the high energy content and
generally lower cost No. 2 Ultra Low Sulfur
diesel fuel or No. 2 Ultra Low Sulfur climatized
diesel fuels.
NOTE:
If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline
on your diesel vehicle, do not start the
engine...