Manual Jeep Commander (2008)

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 1 1 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................... 7 3 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL ................................. ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Rollover W arning ........................ 5 m How T o Use This Manual .................. 6 m W arnings And Cautions ................... 8 m V ehicle Identification Number ............... 8 m V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 9 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d ...

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    INTRODUCTION This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both on-road and of f-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive vehicles were not intended. However , on-r oad ride and handling will have a differ ent feel from what drivers experience with other vehicles, so take time to become familiar with ...

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    NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar t parts, and is i ...

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    Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury . In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year , and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 million annually . In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is si ...

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    INTRODUCTION 7 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es, which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. VEHICLE ...

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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 9 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 1 4 ▫ W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............. 1 4 ▫ FOB W ith Integrated Key (FOBIK) .......... 1 5 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 6 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 7 m Sentry Key ............................ ...

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    ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ........ 2 5 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Service ............... 2 5 ▫ General Information .................... 2 6 m Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........ 2 6 m Door Locks ............................ 2 8 ▫ Manual Door Locks ..................... 2 8 ▫ Power Door Locks ..................... 2 9 ...

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    ▫ Child Restraint ........................ 6 0 m Engine Break-In Recommendations ........... 6 9 m Safety T ips ............................ 7 0 ▫ Exhaust Gas .......................... 7 0 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle .............................. 7 1 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle .......... ...

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Y our vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. Y ou can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) opera ...

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    Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key , which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. Y ou can keep the valet key with you when ...

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    Ignition Key Removal Place the selector lever in “P” (Park). T urn the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key . NOTE: • If you try to remove the key befor e you place the selector lever in “P” (Park), it may become trapped temporarily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key ...

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    CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to r emove the key . NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignit ...

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    flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Fob to start the engine. Either of these condi- tions will result in the engine being shut of f after two (2) seconds. If the V ehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is ...

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    location. This number is requir ed for dealer replacement of Fobs. Duplication of Fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- gramming procedur e. This procedur e consists of pro- gramming a blank Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Fob is one, which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key ...

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    NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to have all remaining keys erased fr om the systems memory . This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be r epro- grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be repr ogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key system ...

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    the door lock plunger located on the inside of the doors or with the driver’s door key lock cylinder , will not set the alarm. T o Disarm the System T o disarm the system, use the remote keyless entry transmitter . If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle f ...

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    NOTE: Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key into the ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter; however , the buttons on the remaining transmitters will continue to work. Shifting the vehicle out of “P” (Park) disables all transmitter buttons for all Fobs. T o Unlock the Doors Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the transmitt ...

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    Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter . This feature can be turned on or of f. T o change the current setting, pr oceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights ...

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    T o Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass Press the “Flipper Glass/T runk Release” button on the transmitter two times to release the flipper glass. W ARNING! Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you ar ...

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    Programming Additional T ransmitters Refer to SENTR Y KEY “Customer Key (Fob) Program- ming.” If you do not have a programmed transmitter , contact your dealer for details. T ransmitter Battery Service The recommended r eplacement battery is one CR2032 battery . NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply . See www .dtsc.ca.gov/ha ...

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    General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. NOTE: Changes or modificati ...

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    Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. T o cancel remote start, press the “Remote Start” button once. The parking lamps will remain illuminated to indicate that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is running. The lamps will turn of f when the ignition is turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled. T o en ...

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    The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one failed start, where the r emote start sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After either of these conditions, or if the V ehicle Theft Alarm is alarming, or if the P ANIC button was pressed, the vehicle m ...

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    Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefor e, make sure the keys ar e not inside the vehicle before closing the door . If you press the door lock switch while the keys ar e in the ignition ...

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    Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature — Only A vailable if Auto Lock is Enabled This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer Programmable Featur es” in Section 4 of this manual or see your auth ...

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    WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls ar e located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the fr ont passenger door/rear doors which operates the fr ont passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSOR Y position. The power window switche ...

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    Auto Down Both the driver and front passenger window switch has an “Auto Down” feature. Pr ess the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically . T o cancel the “Auto Down” movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. T o stop the window from going all the ...

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    W ARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Resetting the Auto-Up Feature Should the Auto-Up feature stop working the window probably needs to be r eset. T o reset Auto-Up: Pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely , then pull and hold t ...

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    open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buf feting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunr oof opening to minimize the buffeting. LIFTGA TE T o open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder wi ...

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    Liftgate Flipper Glass The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. T o open the flipper glass, push up on the window switch located on the liftgate. W ARNING! T o avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will automatically rise. Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- tion to the rear window wiper ...

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    Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter . Press the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will cl ...

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    NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, pr ovided it meets sufficient r esistance. • There ar e also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate. Light pressur e anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to ...

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    W ARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower swit ...

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    W ARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly buckled up. Y ou can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly . Buckle up even though you are an excellent ...

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    W ARNING! • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries, or ...

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate Latch Plate T o Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 2 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNING! A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the poss ...

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    5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The r etractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. T o release the belt, push the r ed button marked PRESS on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow i ...

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    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to position the belt away from your neck. Pr ess the release button to r elease the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a ...

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    How T o Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to Disengage The Auto ...

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    Seat Belt Pretensioners The driver and front passenger seat belts ar e equipped with a pretensioning device that is designed to r emove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision. This device improves the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners wor ...

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    NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or ST AR T position. The manufacturer does not r ecom- mend deactivating the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert). 1. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. T urn the ignition key to the ACCE ...

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    Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender . This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not requir ed, remove the ex- ...

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    This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt r estraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The passenger side airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG ar e embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front ...

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    W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • Do not stack luggage or other cargo ...

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    Here ar e some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear facing child r estraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infa ...

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    W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag depl ...

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    How The Airbag System W orks • The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module de- termines if a frontal, side, or r ollover collision is severe enough to requir e the front and/or side airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators ar e designed to provide dif ferent rates of airbag inflation fr om direc- tion provided by the ORC. The ORC will detec ...

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    • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Dif ferent airbag inflation rates are possib ...

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    • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger , and position every- one for the best interaction with the front airbag. If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module detects a moderate-to-severe fr ontal collision, to help restrain the driv ...

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    • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. W ARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and seat belt retractor assem- bly , repl ...

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    Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right ...

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    Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to recor d up to 5-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see the following list) in an event data recor der prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after air bag deploy ...

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    provided to the custodial entity upon r equest. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggr egate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver , ve- hicle, or cra ...

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    • Cruise contr ol status • T raction/stability control status • T ire pressur e monitoring system status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces r equire that small children ride in pr oper restraint systems. This is ...

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    Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). T wo types of child restraints can be used r earward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearwar d-facing in t ...

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    Here ar e some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any r estraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufactur er also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats wher e you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must ...

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    is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconn ...

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    belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. Children T oo Large for Booster Seats Children who ar e large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should ...

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    kits or retr o-fit kits. Y ou are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child r e- straint in any vehicle. NOTE: When using the LA TCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensur e that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints ar e stowed and out of reach of childr en. Remind all ch ...

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    install the child restraint. Y ou will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. In addition, there ar e tether strap anchorages behind each rear outboar d seating position located on the back of the seat. Many , but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on ea ...

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    hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. Y ou will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, push ...

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    If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor , pull the belt from the r etractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child r estraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all extracted from the r etractor . Allow the belt to return to the retractor , pulling on the excess webbing to ti ...

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    For the outboard seating positions, r oute the tether over the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restr ...

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the br eak-in and not interpreted as an indication of dif ficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Brea ...

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor , torn webbing, etc.). ...

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tr ead wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tr ead cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ- ing spare) for pr oper pressur e. Lights Have someone observe ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors ............................... 7 8 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 7 8 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .... 7 8 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 7 9 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e ........... 8 0 ▫ Driver’s And Front Passenger Outside A ...

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    ▫ Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect™ System .................... 1 0 0 ▫ General Information ................... 1 0 8 m Seats ................................ 1 0 8 ▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment ............ 1 0 8 ▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline .......... 1 0 8 ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment ....... 1 0 9 ▫ 8 - W ...

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    ▫ Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 126 ▫ SmartBeams — If Equipped .............. 1 2 6 ▫ Instrument Panel And Interior Lights ....... 1 2 7 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..... 1 2 8 ▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 1 2 8 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ............... 1 2 8 ▫ T urn Signals ............. ...

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    m Electronic Brake Contr ol System ............ 1 3 9 ▫ ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 1 3 9 ▫ TCS (T raction Control System) ............ 1 4 0 ▫ BAS (Brake Assist System) ............... 1 4 1 ▫ ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) .......... 1 4 2 ▫ ESP (Electr onic Stability Program) ......... 1 4 3 ▫ TSC (T railer Sway Contr ...

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    ▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink t Button . . 164 ▫ Security ............................ 1 6 4 ▫ T roubleshooting T ips ................... 1 6 4 ▫ General Information ................... 1 6 5 m Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............. 1 6 5 ▫ Opening Sunroof - Expr ess .............. 1 6 6 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Expr ess ........... ...

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . Annoying headlight glare fr om vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small contr ol under the mirror to the night position (toward r ear of v ...

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors T o receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the ins ...

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    Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors ar e hinged and may be moved either forward or r earward to r esist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forwar d, full rearwar d, and normal. Driver’s and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with outside automatic dim- m ...

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    Power mirror pr eselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section for details. Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the r ear window defrost. Lighted V anity Mirrors — I ...

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    HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) sys- tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect™ system operating instructions for this ra- dio. UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications sys ...

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    The UConnect™ phone book enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Blue- tooth™ Hands-Free pr ofile cellular phone. UConnect™ features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standar d that enables differ ent ...

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    The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™ system can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or fr om the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts fr om the UConnect™ system such as 9 CELL 9 or call ...

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    Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9 Help 9 following the beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply press the “Phone” button and follow audible pr ompts for directions. All ...

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    • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven cellular phone ...

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    Call by Saying a Name • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say “Call. 9 • System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say 9 John Doe, 9 wher ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 88

    After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to r eturn to the main menu. The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 89

    Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phone book is recom- mended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Phonebook Edit. 9 • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phone book entry that you wish to edit. • Next, ch ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 90

    from the list, pr ess the 9 V oice Recognition 9 button while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired entry and say 9 Delete. 9 • After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will ask you which designation you wish to delete, home, work, mobile, pager , or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phone book en ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 91

    • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect™ system if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-w ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 92

    entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to 9 T oggling Between Calls. 9 T o combine two calls, refer to 9 Confer ence Call. 9 Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold T o put a call on hold, press the 8 Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 93

    hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone dependent. T o bring the call back from hold, press and hold the “Phone” button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Redial. 9 • The UConnect™ system will call the last number ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 94

    UConnect™ System Features Language Selection T o change the language that the UConnect™ system is using, • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 95

    The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly . Y our phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon- nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. T ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 96

    Y ou can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- mail system or an automated service, such as, paging service or automated customer service. Some services requir e immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system. When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requir es yo ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 97

    a { , 9 you could press the “V oice Recognition” button and say 9 Pair a Phone 9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice pr ompt. T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™ system will not repeat a phone number be ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 98

    may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progr ess. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConne ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 99

    List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone Pairing.” • When prompted, say 9 List Phones. 9 • The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from the highest to the lowest priority . T o “sele ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 100

    • At the next prompt, say 9 Delete 9 and follow the prompts. • Y ou can also press the “V oice Recognition” button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete. Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect™ System UConnect™ T utorial T o hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the “P ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 101

    V oice Recognition (VR) • For best performance, adjust the rear view mirr or to provide at least 1 ⁄ 2 inch (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirr or . • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 102

    • Y ou can say 9 O 9 (letter 9 O 9 ) for 9 0 9 (zero). 9 800 9 must be spoken 9 eight-zero-zer o. 9 • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Far ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    104 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 106

    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts. continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 106 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 107

    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again redial V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistan ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 108

    General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. SEA TS Front Manual Seat Ad ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 109

    W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 110

    8 - W ay Driver’s Power Seat The driver’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls up/down, forwar d/rearwar d, and tilt adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment. 4 - W ay Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s pow ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 111

    Front Heated Seats—If Equipped Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and back. The front driver and passenger seats ar e heated. The controls for each heater ar e located near the bottom center of the instrument panel. After turning ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 112

    Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level heating. Pressing the switch a thir d time will shut the heating elements off. When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the normal high-temperatur e l ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 113

    40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat Fold and T umble Second Row Seat The left, center , or right side of the second row seat can be lowered to allow for extended car go space, and still maintain some rear seating r oom. 1. Pull up on the seatback lever located on the outboard side of the seat. NOTE: Also, pulling upward on this handle allows the outbo ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 114

    W ARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row seats in the tumbled position. The outer second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury . NOTE: If sitting in the third r ow seat, pull rearwar d on the release strap located a ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 115

    Folding Middle Seatback (Second Row Seat) 1. Pull the release strap. Release Strap Release Strap UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 116

    2. Lower the center seatback. Center Seat Armrest (Second Row Seat) — If Equipped The second row center seat may be equipped with a armrest. Pull strap to lower armr est. Folding Center Seatback Armrest (Second Row Seat) 1 16 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 117

    50/50 Third Row Folding Seat — If Equipped T o Lower Rear Seat Either side of the third r ow seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space, and still maintain some r ear seating room. 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Push the seatback release handle (toward r ear of vehicle), and lower the seatback using the pull strap. 3. Close the tailgate. Sea ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 118

    T o Raise Rear Seat 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Detach pull strap from back of seat, and pull seatback upward until it locks into place. Reattach strap. 3. Close the tailgate. W ARNING! The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the veh ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 119

    Y our vehicle may have been delivered with two Remote Keyless Entry transmitters. One or both transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can accommodate up to four transmitters, each one linked to either of the two memory positions. Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter to Memory NOTE: E ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 120

    5. T urn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). 6. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key . 7. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the driver’s door . 8. W ithin 5 seconds, press and r elease memory button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door . The next step must ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 121

    T o recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory button number 1 on the driver’s door or the “Unlock” button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmit- ter linked to memory position 1. T o recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 on the driver’s door or the “Unlock” button on the Remote Keyless Entry ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 122

    NOTE: Once programmed, all transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to Remote Linked to Memory under 9 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer Pro- grammable Features 9 in Section 4 for mor e information. Easy Entry/Exit Seat This feature pr ovides automatic driver’s seat positioning wh ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 123

    NOTE: The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered fr om the factory . The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the pr ogrammable features in the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to 9 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer Pro- grammable Feature ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 124

    Then, reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left, and lift the hood. T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 125

    Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior Lights If the multi-function control lever is left in the interior light position, parking light position, or the headlight position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes. Normal opera ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 126

    Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped T urn the end of the multi-function control lever to the third detent to activate the automatic headlight system. This system performs two functions. W ith the engine running and the multi-function contr ol lever in the A (Auto) position, the headlights will turn on and off based on the surrounding light l ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 127

    NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is r e- placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be r e-aimed to ensure pr oper performance. See your local authorized dealer . T o Activate 1. Select “Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? — Low/ High Beam.” Refer to “EVIC — Customer Programmable Features” in Section 4 of this manual. 2. T urn the end of th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 128

    the second detent above the dimmer range turns the interior lights on. Rotating the control to the “Of f” (extreme bottom) position disables all the interior lights, even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the “Off” position the instr ument panel lighting is at the lowest light level and may not be suitable for night driving. Da ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 129

    NOTE: Proper aim and adjustments of the fr ont fog lights should be made to prevent excessive glar e for other drivers. T urn Signals Move the multi-function control lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instr ument cluster will flash to show proper operation of the fr ont and rear turn signal lights. Y ou can signal a lane change by ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 130

    Interior Lights The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted below the instrument panel, an over head console light assembly which contains both driver and passenger reading lights, r eading lights located above the rear doors, and a rear car go light. Opening a door or turning the center of the multi-function control lever to the extr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 131

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS The front and r ear wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever . T urn the end of the control lever to select “Lo,” “Hi,” or one of the five speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds. Refer to “Speed Sensitive Intermittent W iper System” in this section. For info ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 132

    T o use the washer , pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the lever is released, and then r esume the intermit- tent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for sever ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 133

    Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped This feature senses moistur e on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver . The feature is especially useful for r oad splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multi-function lever to one of five settings to activate this feature. The se ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 134

    • T ransmission in N (Neutral) Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the N (Neutral) position. TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This featur ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 135

    W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ADJUST ABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelera ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 136

    • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF . • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or when the Speed Control is ON. A message will be displayed in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be ad- justed when the system is lo ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 137

    T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. T o turn the system OFF , push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE indicator will turn off. The system should be turned OFF when not in use. W ARNING! Leaving the Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 138

    T o Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever towards you “CANCEL”, or normal brake or clutch pressur e while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory . Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory . T o Resume Speed T o re ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 139

    T o Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. Using Speed Control On Hills The automatic transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 140

    help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this manual for more information about ABS. W ARNING! ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ABS cannot p ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 141

    BAS (Brake Assist System) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressur e to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the ant ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 142

    ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver ’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed are suf ficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then applies the brake of the appropriat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 143

    ESP (Electronic Stability Program) This system enhances directional contr ol and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor - rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- gine power may also be reduc ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 144

    W ARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESP cannot prevent accidents, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, atten ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 145

    or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is requir ed to gain traction. T o turn ESP on again, momentarily depr ess the 9 ESP OFF” switch. This will restor e the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. NOTE: T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow , sand, or gra ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 146

    In this mode, ESP and TCS, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, ar e turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph (64 km/h) the system returns to “Partial Of f” mode, described above. When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph (56 km/h) the ESP system shuts of f. ESP is deacti- va ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 147

    a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph (64 km/h), the normal ESP stability function r eturns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed dr ops below 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESP system shuts of f. ESP is deactivated at low vehicle speeds in 4WD low range so that it will not interfere with of f-road driving but ESP function returns to provide the stab ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 148

    swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the tongue weight recommendations. Refer to “T railer T owing” in Section 5 of this manual for more information on towing a trailer with your vehicle. When TSC is functioning, the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes bei ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 149

    HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: • V ehicle must be stopped. • V ehicle must be on a 8% grade or greater hill. • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in R (Reverse) gear). HSA will work in R (Reverse) ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 150

    W ARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer , your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you. In or ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 151

    When HDC is enabled properly , the message “HILL DESCENT CONTROL” will appear in the EVIC and the light in the switch will be illuminated. HDC will auto- matically apply the brakes to control downhill speed when necessary . HDC has the capability to sense terrain and will only activate when the vehicle is descending a hill. It will usually not ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 152

    HDC also has the capability to sense rough terrain, and will automatically adjust to a slightly slower set speed (about.3 mph (.5 km/h) than normal. HDC operation can be overridden with brake application to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed. Conversely , if more speed is desired during HDC contr ol, the accelerator pedal will increa ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 153

    If the “ESP/BAS W arning Lamp” comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possibl ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 154

    Rear Park Assist Sensors The four Rear Park Assist Sensors, located in the r ear fascia, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view . The monitored area seems oval in shape. The sensors can detect obstacles from appr oximately 1 1.8 inches (30 cm) up to 59 inches (150 cm) from the r ear fascia in the horizontal ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 155

    The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow LED’s when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: W ARNING DISPLA Y DIST ANCES DISPLA Y LED OBST ACLE DIST ANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 1st LED 59 in. (150 cm) Y ell ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 156

    NOTE: The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System The Rear Park Assist System can be enabled and disabled with a switch located on the upper switch bank of the instrument panel. When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster w ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 157

    Cleaning the Rear Park Assist System Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water , car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or har d cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors. REAR CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED V ehicles with a Navigation radio may be equipped with a rear view camera (located on the r ea ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 158

    2. Select “ON” at the “Rear Camera” screen. Highlight “DONE” and press ENTER. The r ear camera is now enabled. 3. When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the CAUTION screen will appear , followed by an image of the rear of the vehicle. 4. When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the rear camera mode is exited and the Naviga ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 159

    GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink t replaces up to thr ee remote contr ols (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink t unit operates off of your vehi- cle’s battery . NOTE: HomeLink t is disabled when the V ehicle Secu- rity Alarm is activ ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 160

    W ARNING! V ehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver . Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. Programming HomeLink T Before Y ou Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink t buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. T o do this, pre ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 161

    Then release both the HomeLink t and hand-held trans- mitter buttons. If the EVIC display states “DID NOT TRAIN” repeat Step 3. If the signal is too weak, replace the battery in the original hand-held transmitter . It may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open & close while you train. NOTE: Some gate operat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 162

    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open & close the door). 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: There ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 163

    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws r equire transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink t to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law , some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 164

    Reprogramming a Single HomeLink T Button T o re-program a channel that has been pr eviously trained, follow these steps: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink t button for 20 seconds until the EVIC display states “CHANNEL # TRAINING.” Do not release the button. 3. W ithout releasing the butt ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 165

    General Information This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation NOTE: The transmitter has bee ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 166

    W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle wi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 167

    sunroof will automatically r etract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forwar d and release to Expr ess Close. Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) pr events closing, press the switch forwar d and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows the sunr oof to move towards the c ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 168

    Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof switches r emain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this featur e. Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forwar d and release to ensur e that ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 169

    POWER OUTLET Front Power Outlet T o the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel) is an outlet for electrically power ed accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access the outlet. Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left rear car go area. All ac ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 170

    CAUTION! Electrical Outlet Use W ith Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 171

    Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the switch again to turn the power off. NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, there will be a delay of appr oximately 1 second before the inverter status indicator turns ON. The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 172

    CUP HOLDERS Front Cup Holders In the center console, there ar e two cup holders for the front seat passengers. NOTE: The cup holder insert is removable, fr om the console, for cleaning. It can be reinstalled with the lar ger cup depression towar ds the passenger seat, but the top surface will not be flush with the console surface. Cup Holders (Seco ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 173

    Cup Holders (Third Row Seat) The third r ow seat passengers have cup holders on the left and right rear trim panels. Cup Holders (Second Row Seat) Cup Holders (Third Row Seat) UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 174

    CARGO AREA FEA TURES Cargo Load Floor The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility . One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic lined tray which holds a variety of items. The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In order to use the car go load floor , use the following procedur e: NOTE: The cargo load fl ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 175

    2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are parallel to the slotted hole in tray . 3. Lift tray over loop(s), and reposition tray . 4. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are perpendicular (straight up) to the slotted hole in tray . 5. Push loop(s) back down, so they are parallel to the top of the tray . Cargo Load Floor UN ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 176

    REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Wiper/W asher A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch up to the DEL (Delay) position or the ON position will activate the wiper . Rotating the center of the switch all the way up or down will turn on the wash function. ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 177

    the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be turned OFF and ON to restart the r ear wiper . Adding W asher Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shar ed. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 178

    If not equipped, your authorized dealer can order and install Mopar t cross rails built specifically for this r oof rack system or a number of after market rails that are tailored to your life-style or activities. The optional cross rails have five specific locations iden- tified by a feature on both the side rail and the cr oss rail. Cross rails m ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 179

    CAUTION! • T o prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without cross rails installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the cross rails, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other protection between the load and the roof surfac ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 180

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel And Controls ............. 1 8 5 m Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 8 6 m Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 8 7 m Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 195 ▫ Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays ............................ 1 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 182

    m Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) ................................ 2 1 2 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 2 1 2 ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play , DVD-V ideo) .... 2 2 0 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ........ 2 2 2 ▫ List Button (Disc Mod ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 183

    ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e................. 2 4 3 m Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped ........................... 2 4 4 ▫ Connecting The iPod t .................. 2 4 5 ▫ Controlling The iPod t Using Radio Buttons . . . 245 ▫ Play Mode .......................... 2 4 5 ▫ List Or Browse Mode .................. 2 4 7 m Satel ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 184

    ▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System — If Equipped ......................... 2 5 7 ▫ Automatic T emperature Control — If Equipped ......................... 2 6 0 ▫ Rear Climate Control — If Equipped ....... 2 6 7 ▫ Operating T ips ....................... 2 6 9 ▫ Operating T ips Chart ................... 2 7 2 184 UNDERST AND ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 185

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Upper Switch Bank 9 — Lower Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 — Climate Controls 3 — Radio 7 — Storage Bin 1 1 — Ignition Switch 4 — Glove Box 8 — Power Outlet 12 — Storage Bin UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 185 4 I n f o r m a t i o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 186

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 186 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 2. Brake W arning Light The BRAKE warning light will come on when the ignition is first turned on, and stay on briefly as a bulb check. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the bulb re- paired pr omptly . If the light stays on longer , it may be an indication that ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 188

    engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly . Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality , etc. may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In mos ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 189

    8. T achometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per -minute (r .p.m. x 1000) for each gear range. Before r eaching the red ar ea, ease up on the accelerator . 9. Security Alarm System Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 190

    12. T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light Each tire, including the spar e (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressur e recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tir e inflation pressur e label. (If your vehicle has tires of a dif ferent size than the size indicated on the ve ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 191

    of reasons, including the installation of r eplacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that pr event the TPMS from functioning pr operly . Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or mor e tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensur e that the replace- ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to f ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 192

    The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather , up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer . It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 193

    16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) W arning Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) W arning Light The ESP/BAS warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The light should go out with the engine running. If the ESP/ BAS warning light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfu ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 194

    U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Ther e- fore, if the odometer r eading is changed during repair or replacement, be sur e to keep a recor d of the reading before and after the service so that the corr ect mileage can b ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 195

    25. V oltage W arning Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage. The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the char ging system. Immediate service should be obtained. 26. Low Fuel W arning Light When the fuel level reaches appr oximately ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 196

    • V ehicle Information W arning Message Displays • Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es) • Compass Display • Outside T emperature Display • T rip Computer Functions The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: MENU Button Press and r elease the MENU butto ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 197

    Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages: • TURN SIGNAL ON • PERFORM SER VICE • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — DAMAGED KEY • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — INV ALID KEY • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — EXCEEDED KEY PRO- GRAM LIM ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 198

    • HOOD/GA TE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • HOOD/GA TE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • LIFTGLASS/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) • W ASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic) • COOLANT LOW (with graphic) • OIL CHANGE REQUIRED • OIL CHANGE RESET • CHECK GAUGES • AUTO HIGH BEAMS O ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 199

    • MEMOR Y #2 POSITIONS SET • MEMOR Y SYSTEM DISABLED — SEA TBEL T BUCK- LED (with graphic) • MEMOR Y SYSTEM DISABLED — VEHICLE NOT IN P ARK • DRIVER 1 MEMOR Y • DRIVER 2 MEMOR Y • ADJ. PEDALS DISABLED — CRUISE CONTROL SET • ADJ. PEDALS DISABLED — SHIFTER IN REVERSE • TIRE LOW PRESSURE • CHECK TPM SYSTEM • LEFT FRONT LOW ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 200

    Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 201

    • Service Distance • Display Units of Measure in Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the T rip Computer functions. The T rip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: • A verage Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode (5.7L Engine Only) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 202

    This feature allows you to monitor when the MDS switches off the fuel on four of the eight cylinders and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to incr ease the time in which the fuel saver mode is active. • Distance T o Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated dis ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 203

    • T rip A Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last reset. • T rip B Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last reset. • Elapsed T ime Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 204

    objects) until the “CAL” indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally . Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator does not appear in the EVIC display , you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1. T urn on the ignition switch. 2. Press ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 205

    1. T urn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass V ariance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected accor ding to the map. 5. Press and release ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 206

    Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices: Language When in this display you may select one of three lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to select English, Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you con- tin ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 207

    unlock button. T o make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Pr ess” appears. Sound Horn with Lock When Y (YES) is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pr essed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 208

    Headlights On with W ipers (A vailable with Auto Headlights Only) When Y (YES) is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers ar e turned off if they wer e turned on by this feature. T o make your ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 209

    Key Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. T o make your selecti ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 210

    • T ire Pressur e Monitor System (Shows the current pressur e of all 4 road tir es.) For additional information, refer to “T ire Pr essure Monitor System” in Section 5 of this manual. NOTE: T ires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will cause the tire pr essure to incr ease from 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving cond ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 211

    T wo T ypes of Signals There ar e two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary ... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical d ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 212

    SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 213

    will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listen ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 214

    3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob. Press the TUNE contr ol knob to save time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and sel ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 215

    Press the r otary TUNE control knob a thir d time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the T reble tones. Press the r otary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display . T urn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 216

    Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button w ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 217

    • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote contr ol to scroll up and down the menu (If Equipped). • DISC Play/Pause - Y ou can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (If Equipped). • DVD Play Options - Se ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 218

    • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button will allow user to set the clock. T urn the TUNE control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the minutes. Pr ess the TUNE control knob again to save changes. • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll thr ough the following item ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 219

    Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum audio dynamic range - The default is set to 9 High, 9 and under this setting, dialogues will play at 1 1 db higher than if the setting is 9 Normal. 9 Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and let ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 220

    window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will disp ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 221

    NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) Press the LOAD button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) wher e the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE W AIT and prompt when to INSER T DISC. After the radio displays 9 INSER T DISC, 9 insert ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 222

    SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the Scan button to scan thr ough each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r el ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 223

    • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator 9 . 9 and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator 9 . 9 and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are support ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 224

    MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 WMA Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) WMA 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR ID3 T ag informat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 225

    LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE contr ol knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does n ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 226

    SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display fr om elapsed playing time to time of day . The time of day will display for 5 seconds. R W/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions - Hands ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 227

    Macrovision This product incorporates copyright pr otection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright pr otection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineer ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 228

    Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOLUME contr ol knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME contr ol knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping. T urning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right incr e ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 229

    Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Fr ee Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Fr ee Com- munication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 for more informa- tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped W ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 230

    R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arr ows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control T urn the right side rotary control clockwise to incr ease or counter-clockwise to decr ease the frequency . Setting the T one, Balance, ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 231

    program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently br oadcast Music T ype information. T oggle the Music T ype button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Fo ...

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    By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 233

    stations to be stored into push-button memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM and 12 FM stations}. DISC Butto ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 234

    CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player . Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded. • Dual-media disc types (on ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 235

    TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press the R W button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased or R W or another CD button is ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 236

    files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats ar e not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of f ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 237

    rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 238

    LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE contr ol knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not con ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 239

    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition is off). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mod ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 240

    to the car speakers while differ ent audio tracks play through the system’s wir eless headphones. This means rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional rear -seat entertainment system while the driver and front seat passenger listen to the radio. Other special features include dir ect tune, music type selections, easy store pr esets, ba ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 241

    4. T o move the minute forward, touch the scr een where the word “Min” with the arr ow pointing upward is displayed. T o move the minute backward, touch the screen wher e the word “Min” with the arr ow pointing downward is displayed. 5. T o save the new time setting, touch the screen wher e the word “Save” is displayed. Changing Dayligh ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 242

    Changing the T ime Zone 1. T urn on the system. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. T ouch the screen wher e the words “Set T ime Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appea ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 243

    Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver used in this system is synchr onized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The satellites’ clock is Greenwich Mean T ime (GMT). This is the worldwide standard fo ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 244

    Changing Daylight Savings T ime 1. Press the T ime soft key on the lower left side of the face of the radio. 2. Press the Daylight Savings soft key when Daylight Savings T ime is in effect. 3. Press the SA VE soft key on the face of the radio. Press the CANCEL soft key to exit fr om the clock setting mode. UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERF ACE (UCI) — IF ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 245

    Connecting the iPod T Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod t to the vehicle’s UCI connector (which is located in the glove box on some vehicles. This location may vary with vehicle). Once the iPod t is connected and synchronized to the vehicle system (this may take a few seconds to connect), the vehicle brand logo appears on the i ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 246

    R W (Rewind) Button Press and hold the “R W” button to move backward in the current track. Holding the “R W” button long enough will take you back to the beginning of the current track. Pressing and r eleasing the “R W” button will go back 5 seconds of the current track. FF (Fast Forward) Button Press and hold the “FF” button to mov ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 247

    SCAN Button Pressing the “SCAN” button will play the first 5 seconds of each track in the current list and then forwar d to the next song. T o stop the SCAN mode and start playing the desired track, pr ess the “SCAN” button again. During the SCAN mode, you can also press the SEEK button to the left or right to go to the previous or next tra ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 248

    During all List modes, the iPod t will display all lists in “wrap-around” mode. So if the track you wish to select is at the bottom of the list, you just turn the “TUNE/ SCROLL” knob backwards (counter -clockwise) to get to the track faster . Radio Preset Buttons In the List mode, the radio preset buttons ar e used as shortcuts to the follo ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 249

    SA TELLITE RADIO (RSC) — IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONL Y) Satellite radio uses direct satellite to r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 250

    selected. Press the TUNE contr ol knob and the Sirius ID number will display . The Sirius ID number display will time out in 2 minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SA T button until 9 SA T 9 appears in the display . A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite An ...

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    SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 252

    By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music T ype name. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP bu ...

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    Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in Section 3 of this manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES T ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES t ) Guide.” VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The opt ...

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    REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the r ear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. Remote Control Location 254 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the r ocker switch will increase the volume and pr essing the bottom of the rocker switch will decr ease the volume. Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various mode ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 256

    The center button on the left side rocker switch has no function for a single disc CD player . However , when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle, the center button will select the next available CD in the player . CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE T o keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the dis ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 257

    CLIMA TE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System — If Equipped The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desir ed interior conditions. The instrument panel featur es four dual-vane airflow registers. T wo regis ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 258

    Blower Control The rotary knob on the left contr ols the blower and can be set in one of four speeds and OFF . The blower fan mo- tor will remain on until the system is turned to the OFF position or the ignition is turned OFF . T emperature Control The temperature of air can be selected by rotating the center temperatur e control knob. The coldest ...

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    side window demister grilles. Some airflow is delivered to the floor while in defrost so that comfort can be maintained. Floor Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and into the r ear seating area through vents under the fr ont seats. Some airflow is delivered to defr ost while in the floor mode so that comfort can ...

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    located on the control panel. Conditioned air will be directed thr ough the outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compr essor will cycle on and o ...

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    NOTE: The numbers on the temperature dial r epresent a comfort setting when the Mode knob is set to Auto, and not the actual air temperature. Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning the right mode knob to AUTO, and place the blower control (left knob) to either LO AUT O or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for front sea ...

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    The system will automatically control r ecircu- lation. However , pressing this button will tem- porarily put the system in recir culation mode. This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are pr esent. This will cause the LED to illuminate. NOTE: • The surface of the climate control panel, and the top ce ...

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    Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Pr eferred Automatic, Mode Preferr ed Automatic with Manual Air T emperature Control and Manual. This means the customer can over - ride the blower , mode and disable automatic temperature control completely . NOTE: Please read the Automatic T ...

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    264 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    NOTE: Regardless of the type of operation, when a temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively . The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and select the direction of the air by r otating the right mode knob to one of the follo ...

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    Air flows through the r egisters in the back of the center console, and under the front seats to the r ear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow . The center console outlets deliver conditioned air while the floor outlets deliver heated air . • Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the in- strument panel. Air fl ...

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    Rear Climate Control — If Equipped The Manual Rear Climate Control system has one floor air outlet (passenger side), and two panel outlets in the rear quarter trim (on each side). The unit pr ovides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets. If rear heating/cooling is desir ed, press the “Rear On/Of f Switch” (located in the upper ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 268

    The rear temperatur e, blower speed, and mode control can be adjusted as desired by the thir d row seat occupants. NOTE: The rear climate contr ol system cannot be con- trolled fr om the front seat; it can only be turned on and off. All control of the r ear system must be performed by the rear occupants. Rear Blower Control The left knob on the Rea ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 269

    Rear T emperature Control The center knob on the Rear Control Panel allows the third r ow seat occupants to have control of the r ear temperature as follows: • When the temperature knob is in the cold (Blue) position, cold air will be delivered fr om the outlets. As the temperature knob is turned towar ds the hot (Red) position, the air will get ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 270

    Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigar ette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antif ...

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    Operating Tips Chart UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 271 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS m Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 7 7 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 7 8 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below 2 20°F Or 2 29°C) ............................. 2 7 8 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................. 2 7 9 ▫ After Starting ........................ 2 8 0 m Engine Block Heater ...

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    ▫ Shifting Procedur es .................... 2 9 3 ▫ Quadra-Drive II t System — If Equipped ..... 2 9 5 m On-Road Driving T ips ................... 2 9 6 m Off-Road Driving T ips ................... 2 9 6 ▫ When T o Use 4WD Low Range — If Equipped ......................... 2 9 6 ▫ Driving Through W ater ................. 2 9 6 ▫ Drivin ...

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    ▫ T read W ear Indicators .................. 3 1 9 ▫ Life Of T ire ......................... 3 2 0 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 3 2 0 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 3 2 1 m T ire Chains ........................... 3 2 2 m T ire Rotation Recommendations ............ 3 2 2 m T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ..... ...

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    ▫ Cruising Range ....................... 3 4 0 ▫ Replacement Parts ..................... 3 4 0 m Adding Fuel .......................... 3 4 1 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ............... 3 4 1 m V ehicle Loading ........................ 3 4 4 ▫ Certification Label ..................... 3 4 4 m T railer T owing ......................... 3 4 6 ...

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    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instr uct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 278

    Normal Starting The gear selector must be in the “N” (Neutral) or “P” (Park) position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear . NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not press the accelerator . Use the Fob wi ...

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    If Engine Fails to Start W ARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury . • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 280

    After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEA TER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the heater cord to a gr ound-fault interrupter pr otected 1 10-1 15 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, t ...

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    AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from R (Reverse), ...

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    1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Using a flat blade screwdriver , carefully r emove the shift lock manual override cover which is located on the PRNDL bezel. 3. Depress and maintain firm pressur e on the brake pedal. 4. Using the screwdriver , reach into the manual override opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down. 5. Move the shift lev ...

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    Brake/T ransmission Interlock System This system prevents you fr om moving the gear shift out of P (Park) and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of P (Park). 5–Speed Automatic T ransmi ...

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    W ARNING! Never use P (Park) position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 285

    Electronic Range Select (ERS)Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift contr ol allows you to move the shifter left (-) or right (+) when the shifter is in the D (Drive) position, allowing the selection of the desired top gear . For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above t ...

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    NOTE: T o select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the left “D(-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Over drive (5th gear for 3.7 ...

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    OVER TEMP” message may display and the transmis- sion may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmis- sion cools down. After cool down, the transmission will resume normal operation. In high ambient temperatures with sustained high engine speed and load, an upshift followed shortly thereafter by a downshift may occur . This is a normal part of ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 288

    activated. Pressing the switch a second time r estores normal operation. If the “TOW/HAUL” mode is desir ed, the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started. T ransmission Limp Home Mode T ransmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- tions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the transmission ...

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    drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. The feature is operational in Over drive and in Drive. NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually after 1-3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 km) of driving]. Because the engine speed is h ...

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    selector in N (Neutral) for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize over heat- ing and reduce the risk of transmission failur e during prolonged ef forts to free a stuck vehicle. CAUTION! When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between “First” and R (Reverse), do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph ...

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    Quadra-T rac II T Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped The Quadra-T rac II t transfer case is fully automatic in the normal driving 4 HI mode. The Quadra-T rac II t transfer case provides thr ee mode positions — four wheel drive high range, neutral, and four wheel drive low range. This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4 HI mo ...

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    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission p ...

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    Shifting Procedures 4H It o4L O W W ith the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), key ON or engine running, shift the transmission into N (Neutral), and raise the transfer case T -handle. “The 4WD LOW Indicator Lamp” in the instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete. Release the T -handle. NOT ...

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    LOW Indicator Lamp” in the instrument cluster will flash and go out when the shift is complete. Release the T -handle. NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature pr otection condition exists, a “CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURES” message will flash from the EVIC (Electr onic V ehicle Information Cen- ter). Ref ...

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    5. Repeat Steps 1– 4 to shift out of Neutral. NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURES” message will flash from the EVIC (Electronic V ehicle Information Center). Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. Quadra-Drive II T System — If Equipped The optional Qu ...

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    ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-r oad applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to ant ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 297

    CAUTION! When driving through water , do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward. Driving through water may cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle limited warranty . Driving through water mor e than a few inches deep will requir e extra caution to ensure sa ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 298

    Driving In Snow , Mud and Sand In heavy snow , when pulling a load, or for additional control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and shift the transfer case to 4WD LOW if necessary . Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section. Do not shift to a lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motion. Over -revving th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 299

    Remember , never drive diagonally across a hill-always drive straight up or down. If the wheels start to slip as you approach the cr est of a hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain forwar d motion by turning the front wheels slowly . This may provide a fresh “bite” into the surface and will usually pr ovide traction to complete the climb. ...

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    • After extended operation in mud, sand, water , or similar dirty conditions, have brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. W ARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. Y ou might not have full braking power when you need it to preven ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 301

    Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear shift lever is in the P (Park) position. When parking on a hill, you should apply the parking brake before placing the gear shift lever in P (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of P (Park). W ARNING! • Alway ...

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    When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels towar d the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking ...

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    W ARNING! Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer . Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop. W ARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ...

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    CAUTION! The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed after-market radios or telephones. NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This is normal, indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake System is functionin ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 305

    build up between the tire tr ead and the road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking ability , and control. • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become wet, resulting in decr eased performance and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by gentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very sl ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 306

    CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur . MUL TI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) — 5.7L Engine Only This feature of fers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the en ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 307

    • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter 9 P 9 is absent from this tir e size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • L T (Light T ruck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 308

    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.S. design standar ds T = T emporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section W idth in Millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspec ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 309

    EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corr esponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 310

    Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tir es as mounted on the vehicle. If t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 311

    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 312

    Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tir e size, and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the “T ire and Loading Information” placard and in the “V ehicle Load ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 313

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail ...

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    314 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 316

    2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Under inflation also increases tire r olling resistance and r esults in higher fuel consump- tion. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stabilit ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 317

    check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which co ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 318

    Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressur e is very important. Increased tir e pressur e and reduced vehicle loading may be requir ed for h ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 319

    W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed. T read Wear Indicators ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 320

    Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • T ire pressur e • Distance driven W ARNING! T ires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose con ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 321

    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac- teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han- dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steeri ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 322

    Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. V ibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will r educe vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear . TIRE CHAINS Only models fitted with 235/65R17XL (extra load) tires have sufficient tir e-to-body clearance to allow use of tire chains. Install chains on ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 323

    aggressive tr ead designs such as those on On/Off Road type tires. Rotation will incr ease tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow , and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Follow the recommended tir e rotation fr equency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More fr eque ...

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    decrease. T ire pr essure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pr essure. This is defined as the tir e pressur e after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1 km) after a 3 hour period. Refer to the “T ires – General Information” in this section for information on how to properly inflat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 325

    T elltale Light” will turn OFF only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tir e pressur e value. CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may resul ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 326

    • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tir e mainte- nance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tir e pressur e using an accurate tire gauge, even if under-inflation has not r eached the level to trigger illumination of the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light.” • Seasonal temperature changes will af fect ...

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    inflation pressur e of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s r ecommended cold placard pressur e value. The system will automatically update and the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” will extinguish once the updated tire pr essures have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minute ...

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    10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) will turn OFF the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” as long as none of the road tir es are below the low pr essure warning threshold. NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching full size spare wheel and tir e assembly , it does not have a tire pr essure monitoring sensor in the spar e tire ...

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    The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • 4 T ire Pressur e Monitoring Sensors • 3 T rigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel wells) • V arious T ire Pr essure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic disp ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 330

    NOTE: Y our system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tir e(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tir e pressur e. The system will automatically update, th ...

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    If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light will no longer flash, the 9 CHECK TPM SYSTEM 9 text message will not be present, and a pr essure value will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur b ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 332

    in the EVIC, and the graphic display will still show the low tire pr essure value flashing. Driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) will turn OFF the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” as long as none of road tir es are below the low pr essure warning threshold. The EVIC will also display a “Spar e Low Pressu ...

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    be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to r eceive this information. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interfe ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 334

    using high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer r ecommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not r ecommended. Under normal conditions, the use of premium gasoline will not pr ovide a benefit over high quality regular and mid-grade gaso- lines, and in some circums ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 335

    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ates are r equired in some ar eas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! DO NOT use gasoline containing M ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 336

    Materials Added T o Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is requir ed to contain effective deter gent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost. Ther efore you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guid ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 337

    Carbon Monoxide W arnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed ar ea, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehic ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 338

    CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler cap (gas cap) can operate on E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of appr oximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge 338 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 339

    W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury . Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame. Fuel Requirements Y our vehicle will operate on both ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 340

    Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) and Gasoline V ehicles Whether operating the vehicle on an E-85 ethanol fuel or unleaded gasoline the engine oil requir ements are the same. Refer to “Maintenance Procedur es” in Section 7 of this manual for the proper quality and viscosity engine oil. Starting The characteristics of E- ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 341

    CAUTION! • Replacing fuel system components with non- ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle. • Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold start- ing and may affect drivability . ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door , on the dri ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 342

    CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting after- market cap can cause the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system. CAUTION! A poorly ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 343

    NOTE: T ighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tighten properly , the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determine ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 344

    W ARNING! • Never add fuel when the engine is running. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel cap is removed or the tank filled. VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As requir ed by National Highway T raffic Safety Admin- istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 345

    Each axle GA WR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- creased durability does not necessarily incr ease the vehi- cle’s GVWR. T ire Size The tire size on the Label r epresents the actua ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 346

    or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from fr ont to rear or r ear to front as appr opriate until the specified weight limitations are met. Stor e the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally . Stow all loose items securely before driving. Impr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 347

    Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its 9 loaded and ready for operation 9 condition. The r ecom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The e ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 348

    Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer . W eight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they’re commonly used ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 349

    W eight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of W eight Distributing System ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 349 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 350

    T railer Hitch Classification Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the optional T railer T ow Prep Package. See your dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standar d for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be use ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 351

    Engine/ T ransmission Model GCWR (Gross Com- bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T ongue Wt. (See Note 1) 3.7L/ Automatic 4x2 8,670 lbs (3 933 kg) 40 Sq. Ft (3.72 square meters) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.7L/ Automatic 4x4 8,755 lbs (3 971 kg) 40 Sq. Ft (3.72 square meters) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (15 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 352

    T railer and T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehic ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 353

    NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the T ire and Loading Information plac- ard in the “T ire—Safety Information” section of this manual for the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 354

    W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. Y ou ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 355

    3. GA WR 4. T ongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requir ement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). T owing Requirements — T ires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tir e. − Proper tir e inflation pressur es are e ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 356

    actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electr onic brake controller is not r equired. − T railer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it sh ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 357

    The T railer T ow Package may includ ea4a n d7p i n wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector . The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and b ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 358

    T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the ”T ow/ Haul” mode (if equipped) or a lower gear range should be selected. NOTE: Using the ”T ow/Haul” mode (if equipped) or a lower gear range while operating the vehicle under heavy operati ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 359

    − Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . − refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa- tion. RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) T owing – 2WD Models Recreational towing is allowed ONL Y if the driveshaft is removed. T owing with the rear wheels on the ground while the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 360

    Shifting Into Neutral (N) Use the following procedur e to prepar e your vehicle for recr eational towing. CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. T urn the ignition key ON, engine off. 3. S ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 361

    5. Start engine. 6. Shift transmission into D (Drive). 7. Release brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 8. Shut the engine off. 9. Shift transmission into P (Park). 10. Place the ignition key in the OFF position, and remove key . 1 1. Apply parking brake. 12. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar . 13. Release parking b ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 362

    Hold down N (Neutral) “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for 4 seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progr ess. Lamp will stop blinking (go out) when shift is complete. The “4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will no longer be displayed on the EVIC (Electronic V ehicle Information Center). Refer to “Electro ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 363

    NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral), turning the engine OFF may be requir ed to avoid gear clash. W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position disengages both the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 364

    364 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 365

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard W arning Flashers ................. 3 6 6 m If Y our Engine Overheats ................. 3 6 7 m Jacking And T ire Changing ................ 3 6 8 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 3 6 8 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage .................... 3 6 9 ▫ Spare T ire Removal .................... 3 6 9 ▫ Pre ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 366

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHERS Y our vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and r ear directional signals will flash intermittently . Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle. This is an emergency warning system, not ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 367

    IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appr opriate ac- tion. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in N (Neutral), but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an imp ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 368

    JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING W ARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. • The jack i ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 369

    Spare Tire Stowage The spare tir e is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. T o remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle to r otate the “spare tir e drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-r ear of the cargo floor ar ea, just inside the liftgate opening. CAUTION! Do not use pow ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 370

    CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can dam- age the winch. When the spare is clear , tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surfa ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 371

    Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools fr om storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect jack handle driver (A) to two extensions (B), then to the lug wrench (C). WHA T TO DO IN ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 372

    4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it under the front lower contr ol arm as shown. For the rear axle, place it under the axle near the wheel to be changed. Ensure the jack is closest to the inside of the wheel when jacking on the rear axle. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5. Raise the vehic ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 373

    W ARNING! 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. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tig ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 374

    NOTE: T ire should be stowed with the “beauty” side up. Storing the tire upside down may r esult in scratching or damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” thr ee times. Double check to ensure the tir e is snug against the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable may result if the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 375

    W ARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other . If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water . A battery generates hydrogen gas which ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 376

    5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery . Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the dis ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 377

    W ARNING! • Y ou should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery . The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. • During cold weather when temperatures are be- low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not att ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 378

    W ARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. T ow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury . TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 2WD Models Only Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in N (Neutral) at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for distances of not more than 15 miles (24 km). T owing at more than 30 mph (48 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 379

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment – 3.7L ............... 3 8 2 m Engine Compartment – 4.7L ............... 3 8 3 m Engine Compartment – 5.7L ............... 3 8 4 m Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 8 5 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 3 8 6 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs .... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 380

    ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............. 3 9 7 ▫ Power Steering Fluid Check .............. 3 9 8 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 9 9 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 4 0 0 ▫ W indshield W ashers — Front And Rear ..... 4 0 0 ▫ Exhaust System ...................... 4 0 1 ▫ Cooling System ..................... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 381

    ▫ Front Fog Light ...................... 4 3 1 ▫ Rear T ail, Stop, T urn Signal, And Back-Up Lights ............................. 4 3 2 ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 434 m Fluids And Capacities ................... 4 3 5 m Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ........ 4 3 6 ▫ Engine ............................. 4 3 6 ▫ C ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 382

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 3.7L 382 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 383

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 4.7L MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 384

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 5.7L 384 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 385

    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as wel ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 386

    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged. A “CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the EVIC (Refer to Section 4 of this manual). T ighten the gas cap until a 9 clicking 9 sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 387

    is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is r eady for testing. Normally , the OBD system will be ready . The OBD system may not be ready if your vehicle was r ecently serviced, if you recently had a dead battery , or a battery replacement. If the OBD system should be determined not read ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 388

    you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready . Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is ready or not r eady , if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 389

    W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance ser ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 390

    CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for recommended engine oil change intervals. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 391

    NOTE: V ehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use SAE 5W -20 oil. Failure to do so may result in impr oper operation of the Multiple Displacement System (MDS). Refer to “Multi Displacement System” in Section 5 for more details. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 392

    Engine Oil Filter Selection All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter . Use a filter of this type for replace- ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider - ably . Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. Mopar t engine oil filters ar e high quality oil filters and ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 393

    Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter change intervals. W ARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc) unless such removal is necessary f ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 394

    CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly . Contin- ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the co ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 395

    T o minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- age: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnos ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 396

    W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water . • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Ke ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 397

    Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt condition should also be checked at this time. W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 398

    NOTE: Use only manufacturer appr oved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compr es- sor Oil, and Refrigerants. Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar - bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pr o- tection Agency and is an ozone-saving pr oduct. How- ever , the manuf ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 399

    W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all sur ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 400

    Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner to remove accumulations of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 401

    W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sou ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 402

    system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fr esh antifreeze/coolant. Check the fr ont of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty , clean by gently spraying water from a gar den hose vertically down the face of the condenser . Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber , cracking, tears, cuts, an ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 403

    CAUTION! Mixing of antifreeze/coolant other than the specified HOA T antifreeze/coolant may result in decreased corrosion protection and engine damage. If a non- HOA T antifreeze/coolant is introduced into the cool- ing system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified antifreeze/coolant as soon as pos- sible. Do not use plain water ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 404

    • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- ized water when mixing the water/antifreeze (cool- ant) solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corr osion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of pr otection against freezing a ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 405

    Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant is a r egu- lated substance requiring pr oper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community . T o prevent ingestion by animals and children, do not stor e ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/ coolant in open containers or allo ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 406

    If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check antifreeze/coolant fr eeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifr eeze/ coolant needs to be added, contents ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 407

    Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose r out- ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat sour ce or moving component that may cause heat damage or mechanical wear . Insure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and c ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 408

    Brake and Power Steering System Hoses When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance, inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me- chanical damage. Hard and brittle r ubber , cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling suggest deteriora- tion of the rubber . Particular attention should be made to examining those hose surf ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 409

    fluid reservoir . W ith disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear . However , low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Use only manufacturer’s r ecommended brake fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. W ARNING! Use of a brake fluid that may have a low ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 410

    Front/Rear Axle Fluid Front Axle Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be to the bottom of the oil fill hole. Rear Axle Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be 1/2” (1 cm) below the oil fill hole. Adding Fluid Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level specified above. Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer’s r ecommended fluid, ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 411

    CAUTION! When installing plugs, do not overtighten. Y ou could damage them and cause them to leak. Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer’s r ecommended fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Automatic T ransmission Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 412

    If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does not require adjustment under normal operating condi- tions. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your authorized dealer immediately . Severe damage to the transmissio ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 413

    the fluid is low , add as required into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two (2) minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before r echecking the fluid level. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid l ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 414

    Special Additives Automatic T ransmission Fluid (A TF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impair ed by supple- mental additives. Therefor e, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealer ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 415

    Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and r oad surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 416

    CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 417

    Wheel and Wheel T rim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned r egularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corr osion. T o remove heavy soil, use Mopar t Wheel Cleaner or select a non- abrasive, non-acidic cleaner . Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. On ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 418

    W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efore ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 419

    2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage will also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar t T otal Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 420

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 30 Amp Green Audio Amp (B+) 2 15 Amp Blue Sunroof (B+) 3 10 Amp Red Htd Mirror (EBL) 4 20 Amp Y ellow Rr Pwr Out (B+) 5 10 Amp Red Rr HV AC (R/O) (Commander Only) 6 Spare (B+) 7 20 Amp Y ellow Door Locks (B+) 8 15 Amp Blue Steer Col Lock (B+) (EL V) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 9 20 A ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 421

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 13 10 Amp Red Autowipe (R/A) 14 20 Amp Y ellow Cigar Ltr (R/A) 15 10 Amp Red T ire Pressur e T rans- ducers (R/O) 16 10 Amp Red Steering Control Mod- ule (SCM), Diag. Con- nector , Cluster (B+) 17 15 Amp Blue Flipper Glass (B+) 19 Spare (R/S) 20 10 Amp Red Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM), Cluste ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 422

    Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 50 Amp Green PTC Heater 1 (Diesel Only) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 2 40 Amp Green HID Headlamps 3 50 Amp Green PTC Heater 2 (Diesel Only) 4 30 Amp Pink Power Outlets 5 50 Amp Red PTC Heater 3 (Diesel Only) 6 30 Amp Pink Cig Lighter , T rai ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 423

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 1 40 Amp Green HV AC Blower 12 30 Amp Pink Rear W iper , Ign R/O 13 40 Amp Green Rear W indow De- froster (EBL)/Heated Mirror 14 30 Amp Pink Rear HV AC (If Equipped) 15 — Spare 16 50 Amp Red ASD 17 30 Amp Pink ABS Pump 18 40 Amp Green Accessory Delay , Seats Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Descrip ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 424

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 27 20 Amp Y ellow HD W asher (If Equipped) 28 30 Amp Green ABS V alves 29 20 Amp Y ellow PCM Batt (Gasoline Only) 30 — Spar e 31 — Spar e 32 15 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (Diesel Only) 33 20 Amp Y ellow Final Drive Control Module (FDCM) E-Diff 34 — Spar e 35 20 Amp Y ellow T rail-T ow Mod ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 425

    Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 8 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 9 10 Amp Red T railer-T ow Park Lamps 10 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps 12 20 Amp Y ellow Front Control Module (FCM) Batt #4 13 20 Amp Y ellow Front Control Module (FCM) Batt #2 14 20 Amp Y ellow ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 426

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 18 20 Amp Y ellow Front Control Module (FCM) Batt #1 19 20 Amp Y ellow Lt T railer-T ow Stop/ T urn 20 20 Amp Y ellow Front Control Module (FCM) Batt #3 21 20 Amp Y ellow Rt T railer-T ow Stop/ T urn 22 30 Amp Pink Final Drive Control Module (FDCM) MOD 23 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 27 15 Amp Blue Ignition ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 427

    • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, r un the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again. REPLACEMENT BUL ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 428

    BULB REPLACEMENT Head Light 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the headlamp cover . Insert a finger into each hole of the headlamp cover , and pull upward to unsnap the r ear edge of the cover from the two upper lamp mounting brackets. Slide the cover rearwar d to disengage the front edge fr om beneath the tab on the top near the front of the lamp housing ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 429

    5. Pull the bulb and base straight out from the opening in the reflector . CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 1 — Low Beam Bulb 2 — High Beam Bulb 3 — Front Park/T urn Signal Bulb MAINT ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 430

    Front T urn Signal 1. T urn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right. 2. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel to unsnap and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the bulb can be gained through the wheel liner hole. 3. Reach through the access hole to access the p ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 431

    4. T urn the socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit housing 1/4 turn counter clockwise to unlock it. 5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening in the housing. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector . 7. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 432

    3. Reach through the access hole to access the back of the front fog light housing on the back of the fr ont fascia. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector . 5. T urn the socket on the back of the housing 1/4 turn counter clockwise to unlock it. 6. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening in the housing. 7. Pull the base of the bulb s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 433

    3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit r earward far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic gr ommets in the quarter outer panel. Pull the lamp unit rearwar d far enough away to access the bulbs. 4. Firmly grasp the appropriate bulb socket on the back of the rear lamp unit housing, ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 434

    7. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 2. T wist the b ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 435

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 21 Gallons 79 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 5 Qts 4.7 Liters 4.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 6 Qts 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 7 Qts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.7 Liter Engine (Mopar t Engine Coolant/Antifree ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 436

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L En- gines) Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 437

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid T ransfer Case (NV140 Single Speed Only) Mopar t A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid T ransfer Case (NV245 T wo Speed Only) Mopar t NV 247/245 T ransfer Case Lubricant Axle Differ ential (Front-Rear) Mopar t Synthetic Gear & ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 438

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 439

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 4 4 0 m Maintenance Schedule — Gasoline Engines .... 4 4 0 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ........... 4 4 2 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 440

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliab ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 441

    • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Y our dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched- uled oi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 442

    At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals NOTE: ** V ehicles built with the 4.7L engine ar e equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on the top of the engine ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 443

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . 6,000 10 000 6 Rotate tires. 6,000 10 000 6 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filt ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 444

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the engine air cleaner filter . 30,000 50 000 30 Check the PCV valve, replace if necessary . Perform the first inspection at 60,000 miles (100 000 km) or 60 months. 30,000 50 000 30 Inspect the t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 445

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the side row of spark plugs (4.7L Only). ** 102,000 170 000 102 Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter . 120,000 200 000 120 Replace accessory drive belt(s) (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L En- gine ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 446

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 447

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 4 8 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 4 4 8 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 4 4 8 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 4 4 8 m If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 4 4 8 m W arra ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 448

    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 449

    technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed corr ectly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the deale ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 450

    Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center . Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the U ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 451

    W ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 452

    T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY : 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www .safercar .gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW ., W ash- ington, DC 20590. Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http:// www .safercar .gov . ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 453

    • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer - controlled vehicle systems and featur es. They show exactly how to find and correct pr oblems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and drive ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 454

    DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway T raffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car . All Passenger Car T ires Must Con ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 455

    T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s r esistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and r educe tir ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 456

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    INDEX 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 458

    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 188,302 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 4 1 Adding W asher Fluid ..................... 1 7 7 Adjustable Pedals ....................... 1 3 5 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 393 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 9 7 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 5 9 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 459

    Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 4 1 1 Fluid Level Check ................... 4 1 1,412 Fluid T ype ........................... 4 1 1 Special Additives ...................... 4 1 4 T orque Converter ...................... 2 8 8 Autostick ............................. 2 8 5 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 1 6 9 Auxiliary P ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 460

    Cargo Compartment ...................... 1 7 4 Luggage Carrier ....................... 1 7 7 Cargo Load Floor ........................ 1 7 4 Catalytic Converter ...................... 3 9 3 CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 2 3 9 Cellular Phone .......................... 8 2 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 4 3 4 Certification L ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 461

    Pressur e Cap ......................... 4 0 4 Radiator Cap ......................... 4 0 4 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 402,435 Courtesy Lights ......................... 1 3 0 Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 3 9 5 Cruise Light ........................... 1 9 3 Cup Holder ............................ 1 7 2 Customer Assist ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 462

    Electronic Brake Contr ol System ............. 1 3 9 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 1 3 9 Brake Assist System .................... 1 4 1 Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 1 4 2 Electronic Stability Pr ogram ............... 1 4 3 T raction Control System ................. 1 4 0 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 1 4 2 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 463

    Starting ............................. 2 7 7 T emperature Gauge ..................... 1 9 1 Engine Oil V iscosity ...................... 3 9 0 Engine Oil V iscosity Chart ................. 3 9 0 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 5 6 Entry System, Illuminated .................. 2 1 Event Data Recorder ...................... 5 8 Exhaust G ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 464

    Folding Rear Seat ..................... 1 13,1 17 Four Wheel Drive ....................... 2 9 0 Operation ........................... 2 9 0 Systems ............................. 2 9 0 Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 2 9 0 Four-W ay Hazard Flasher .................. 3 6 6 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle ................... 2 8 9 Front Axle (Di ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 465

    GVWR ............................... 3 4 4 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 8 2 Hard Drive (HDD) ....................... 2 3 9 Hazard W arning Flasher ................... 3 6 6 Head Restraints ......................... 1 1 0 Head Rests ............................ 1 1 0 Headlights ............................ 1 2 5 Bulb Replacement ... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 466

    Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 1 8 5 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 4 1 8 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 4 2 5 Interior Appearance Care .................. 4 1 7 Interior Fuses .......................... 4 1 9 Interior Lighting ........................ 1 3 0 Interior Lights ....................... 127,130 I ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 467

    Battery Saver ......................... 1 2 5 Brake Assist W arning ................. 152,193 Brake W arning ........................ 1 8 7 Bulb Replacement ...................... 4 2 8 Center Mounted Stop ................... 4 3 4 Courtesy/Reading ..................... 1 3 0 Cruise .............................. 1 9 3 Daytime Running ............. ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 468

    T ire Pressur e Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 1 9 0 T ow/Haul Indicator .................... 1 9 2 T raction Control .................... 152,189 T urn Signal .................. 124,129,430,432 V anity Mirror .......................... 8 1 V oltage ............................. 1 9 5 Load Floor , Cargo ....................... 1 7 4 Loading V ehicle ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 469

    Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 9 Monitor , T ire Pressur e System ............... 3 2 3 Mopar Parts ......................... 388,451 MP3 Player ............................ 2 3 9 Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 3 0 6 Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 1 2 4 Navigation Radio ........................ 2 4 2 N ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 470

    Overheating, Engine ................... 192,367 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 4 5 2 Paint Care ............................. 4 1 5 Paint Damage .......................... 4 1 5 Panic Alarm ............................ 2 4 Park Sense System, Rear ................... 1 5 3 Parking Brake .......................... 3 0 0 Passing Light . ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 471

    Quadra-T rac ......................... 290,291 Radial Ply T ires ......................... 3 1 8 Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 2 1 0 Radio, Navigation ....................... 2 4 2 Radio Operation ...................... 240,256 Radio, Satellite ................. 239,240,243,249 Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 2 3 9 Rain Sen ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 472

    Restraints, Occupant ...................... 3 8 Rocking V ehicle When Stuck ................ 2 8 9 Roll Over W arning ........................ 5 Roof T ype Carrier ....................... 1 7 7 Rotation, T ires .......................... 3 2 2 Safety Checks Inside V ehicle ................. 7 1 Safety Checks Outside V ehicle ............... 7 2 Saf ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 473

    Rear Folding ....................... 1 13,1 17 Reclining ............................ 1 0 8 Seatback Release ....................... 1 1 7 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 20,189 Selection of Oil ......................... 3 9 0 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 1 7 Sentry Key Programming ................... 1 9 Sentry Key Repla ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 474

    Remote .............................. 2 6 Steering Power ........................... 305,398 T ilt Column .......................... 1 3 4 Wheel, T ilt ........................... 1 3 4 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .............................. 2 5 4 Storage ............................... 4 2 6 Storage, V ehicle .................. ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 475

    Life of T ires .......................... 3 2 0 Load Capacity ...................... 3 1 1,312 Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 3 2 3 Pressur e W arning Light .................. 1 9 0 Quality Grading ....................... 4 5 4 Radial .............................. 3 1 8 Replacement ......................... 3 2 0 Rotation ............ ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 476

    Maintenance .......................... 4 1 1 Range Indicator ....................... 1 9 4 Shifting ............................. 2 8 1 T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ................................. 2 5 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) . . 159 T ransmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 477

    W ashers, W indshield .................. 131,400 W ashing V ehicle ......................... 4 1 5 W axing and Polishing ..................... 4 1 5 Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 3 2 1 Wheel and Wheel T rim .................... 4 1 7 Wheel and Wheel T rim Care ................ 4 1 7 Wheel Mounting ........................ 3 7 3 W ind ...

  • Jeep Commander (2008) - page 478

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUALWARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGSTO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK)Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCu ...

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