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2021 Jeep Gladiator Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

 

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TOW

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LAT

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PARE

1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is 

facing upward and toward the rear of the 

vehicle for convenience in checking the 

spare tire inflation. Slide the wheel retainer 

through the center of the wheel.

2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give 

clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of 

the cable and position it properly across the 

wheel opening. 

Reinstalling The Retainer

3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension 

tubes with the curved angle facing away 

from the vehicle. Insert the extension tubes 

through the access hole between the lower 

tailgate and the top of the fascia/bumper 

and into the winch mechanism tube. 

Reinstalling The Flat Or Spare Tire

4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise 

until the wheel is drawn into place against 

the underside of the vehicle. Continue to 

rotate until you feel the winch mechanism 

slip, or click three or four times. It cannot be 

overtightened. Push against the tire several 

times to ensure it is firmly in place. 

Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle

NOTE:

The winch mechanism is designed for use with 

the extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or 

other power tools is not recommended and can 

damage the winch.

WARNING!

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 the spare tire in the places 

provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired 

or replaced immediately.

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  • 1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing upward and toward the rear of the vehicle for convenience in checking the spare tire inflation.
  • 2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and position it properly across the wheel opening.
  • 3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
  • 4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.

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