IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Jacking Preparation

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  1. Park on a hard, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
  2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
  3. Apply the parking brake.
  4. Place the automatic transmission in PARK (P) or the manual transmission in REVERSE (R).
  5. Turn the ignition OFF.
  6. Block the front and rear wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the front driver-side wheel is being changed, block the rear passenger-side wheel.
    Jeep Wrangler. Preparations For Jacking

    Wheel Blocked

NOTE:

Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being raised or lowered.

Test yourself

A quick Jeep Wrangler quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.