Manual Jeep Commander (2010)

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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 7 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 1 ...

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

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epresents pr ecision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both on-road and of f-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for w ...

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    This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publica- tions carefully . Fo ...

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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 two million annually . In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is si ...

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    1 INTRODUCTION 7 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 Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could r esult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Caution ...

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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. 1 INTRODUCTION 9 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 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 4 ▫ W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 1 4 ▫ Integrated Ignition Key ................. 1 5 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 5 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 1 7 䡵 Sentry Key 威 .......................... ...

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    ▫ Remote Open W indow Feature — If Equipped ........................... 2 3 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 4 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Service .............. 2 4 ▫ General Information ................... 2 5 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 2 6 ▫ How T o Use ...

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    ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert 威 ) ......................... 4 7 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen .......... 4 8 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 4 8 ▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 4 9 ▫ Advanced Front Airbag Featur es .......... 5 0 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 55 ▫ Ev ...

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Y our vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. Y ou can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The W ir ...

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    Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and an emergency key , which stores in the r ear of the RKE transmitter . The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The emergency ...

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    NOTE: • If you try to remove the key befor e you place the shift lever in P ARK, it may become trapped temporarily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety feature is ino ...

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    Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key . NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the integrated ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. SENTR Y KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer system prevents unautho- ...

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    NOTE: The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer system is not compatible with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security pr otection. All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electr onics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only RKE transmitte ...

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    General Information The Sentry Key 威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with 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 that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. VEHI ...

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    V ehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the V ehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this 16 second arming period, opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If the V ehicle Security Alarm success- fully arms, the V ehicle Security Light will flash at a slower ...

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: Inserting the RKE transmitte ...

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    Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press This feature lets you pr ogram the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter . T o change the current setting, pr oceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), refe ...

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    T o Lock the Doors Press and r elease the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter . This feature can be turned on or off. T o ...

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    Using the Panic Alarm T o turn the Panic Alarm featur e on or off, pr ess and hold the P ANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lamps will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes un ...

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    2. Remove and replace the battery . A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 ...

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    If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter . The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE ST ARTING SYSTEM — ...

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    W ARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, wi ...

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    NOTE: T o avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE ST ART button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request. T o Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the V ehicle Before the end of 15 minute cycle, pr ess and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm ...

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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 key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door . If you press the door lock switch while the keys ar e in the ignition swi ...

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    This feature is selectable and can be turned on or of f. Refer to “Auto Door Locks” under “Customer- Programmable Featur es” in the “Electronic V ehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this manual, or see your authorized dealer . Child Protection Door Lock The rear doors of your vehicle ar e equipped with Child Protection ...

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    passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF . Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this featur e. Auto-Down Both the driver and front passenger window ...

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    Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver’s and Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically . T o stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly . T o close the window part way , lift the window switch t ...

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    Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buf feting occurs with ...

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    W ARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Liftgate Flipper Glass The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. T o open the flipper glass, push up o ...

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    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 is interr upted, preventing activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open. W ARNING! Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- sonous exhaust gases ...

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    When the LIFTGA TE button on the RKE transmitter is pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing. NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch r elease can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch r elease can be accessed throug ...

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    • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for rear liftgate close button or over head console close button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press the Liftgate button on the Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power l ...

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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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    • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants • Front seat belts incorporate pr etensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant ener gy during an impact event If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH) feature also can be used t ...

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    Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thr own from the vehicle. Seat belts r educe the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at ...

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    Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. Latch Plate 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE S ...

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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.” 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 ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger - ous. Y our body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury . A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs are not as strong as shoulder bones. W ear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bone ...

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    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 it to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodical ...

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average, you will prefer a higher position. When you r elease the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- loc ...

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    How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the V ehicle Sensitive (Emer- gency) Locking mode. Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the fr ont seating po ...

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    NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for pr oper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be worn snugly and positioned properly . The pretensioners ar e triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pr etension- ers are single use items. After a collision deploys the airbags and/or pretensio ...

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    4. T urn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. BeltAlert 威 can be reactivated by r epeating this procedur e. NOTE: Although BeltAlert 威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains u ...

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    Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG ar ...

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    The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver , front, and r ear passengers sitting next to a win- dow . If the ve ...

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    low , medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended. W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually . Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the ...

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    NOTE: • Should a vehicle rollover occur , the pretensioners and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy . • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that ar e calibrated to deploy the SABIC airba ...

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    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide impr oved protection for the driver and fr ont passenger . Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant pr otection. Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger , and pos ...

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    Y ou should read the instructions pr ovided with your child restraint to make sur e that you are using it pr operly . All occupants should AL W A YS wear their lap and shoul- der belts properly . The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Airbags room to inflate. Do not lean against the ...

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    Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system requir ed for this vehicle. The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side airbags in a frontal or side collision is r equired. Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advance ...

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    The ORC monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON position. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the batte ...

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    the Advanced Fr ont Airbags. Dif ferent airbag inflation rates are possible, based on the collision type and sever - ity . The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about ha ...

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    Front and Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors aid the ORC in determining appropriate r esponse to impact events. Ad- ditional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication netw ...

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    If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and fr ont passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction r ope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymna ...

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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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    Airbag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately . • The Airbag W arning Light does not come on for approximately six to eight seconds w ...

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    2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recor ded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn mor e about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and impr ove ...

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    4. Otherwise required by law . Data parameters that are r ecorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • V ehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal position • And other parameters depending on vehicle configuration Child Restraint ...

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    W ARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward-facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat. ...

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    locking retractor , pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass thr ough the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is fully extracted from the r etrac- tor . Allow the belt to return to the retractor , pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around th ...

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    Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh mor e than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing dir ection are for childr en who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and who are older than one year . These child seat ...

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    LA TCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren) Y our vehicle’s second row seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LA TCH. The LA TCH system provides for the installation of the child r estraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anch ...

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    If your child seats are not LA TCH-compatible, you can only install the child seats using the vehicle’s seat belts. For typical installation instructions, r efer to “Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System”. Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System W e urge you to carefully follow the dir ections of the manufact ...

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    Many , but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some r ear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attach ...

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    W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing Child Restraints Using the V ehicle Seat Belts The passenger seat belts ...

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    the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secur e, try a differ ent seating position. T o attach a child restraint tether strap: Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard ...

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    ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A long break-in period is not r equired for the engine in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-thr ottle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contri ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly . Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it ...

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    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for br oken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose conne ...

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    Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. Y ou should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside the V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tr ead wear a ...

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 8 2 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 8 2 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 82 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 8 3 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e .......... 8 3 ▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If E ...

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    ▫ Four-W ay Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped ....................... 8 8 ▫ Head Restraints ...................... 8 9 ▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ......... 9 0 ▫ Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped .......... 9 1 ▫ 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat ........ 9 3 ▫ 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat — If Equipped ............... ...

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    ▫ Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior Lights ............................ 1 1 0 ▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 1 1 0 ▫ T urn Signals ........................ 1 1 0 ▫ Lane Change Assist .................... 1 1 1 ▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................ 1 1 1 ▫ Flash-T o-Pass ........................ 1 1 1 ▫ Headlight O ...

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    䡵 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 1 2 2 ▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 1 2 2 ▫ Rear Park Assist W arning Display ........ 1 2 3 ▫ Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist ...... 1 2 4 ▫ Service The Rear Park Assist ............ 1 2 5 ▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist ........... 1 2 5 ▫ System Usage Precautions ..... ...

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    ▫ V enting Sunroof — Express ............. 1 3 8 ▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 1 3 9 ▫ W ind Buffeting ...................... 1 3 9 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 1 3 9 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 1 3 9 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 1 3 9 䡵 Command-V iew™ Skylights — If Equipped . . ...

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

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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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    Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped The driver and passenger outside mirrors will automati- cally adjust for glare fr om vehicles behind you. This feature is contr olled by the inside Automatic Dimming Mirror and can be turned on or of f by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror . The mirrors will auto- matically adjust ...

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    Illuminated V anity Mirrors — If Equipped T o access an illuminated vanity mirror , flip down one of the sun visors. Lift the cover to reveal the mirr or . The light will turn on automatically . Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for increased coverage. uconnect™ phone — IF EQUIPPED Refe ...

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    W ARNING! • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly . Front Manual Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 87

    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. Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the r ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 88

    Eight–W ay Driver’s Power Seat The driver’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. The bottom switch controls up/down, forwar d/rearwar d, and tilt adjust- ment. The top switch controls the seatback r ecline adjust- ment. W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden move ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 89

    NOTE: The four-way seat does not have an up/down adjustment. W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. CAUTION! Do not place any article ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 90

    W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should always be checked prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in P ARK. Front Heat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 91

    W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater . It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 92

    After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. T wo indicator lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for Off. Press the switch once to select High-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Pr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 93

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. T o avoid heated seat surfaces coming in contact and poten- tial seat overheating, always ensure that the seat heater is in the Off position before placing any of the seats into a folded ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 94

    2. Fold the seatback down, and tumble the seat forward. 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 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 95

    Folding Middle Seatback (Second Row Seat) 1. Pull the release strap. Release Strap Release Strap 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 96

    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) 96 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 (2010) - page 97

    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. Pull the seatback release handle (toward r ear of ve- hicle) and lower the seatback using the pull strap. 3. Close the tailgate. Sea ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 98

    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 vehi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 99

    Y our vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can accommodate up to four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the two memory positions. Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the S (SET) ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 100

    5. T urn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). 6. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key . 7. Press and release the S (SET) button located on the driver’s door . 8. W ithin five seconds, press and r elease MEMOR Y button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door . The next step ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 101

    T o recall the memory setting for driver two, press MEMOR Y button number 2 on the driver’s door , or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pr essing any of the MEMOR Y buttons on the drivers door during a r ecall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 102

    Easy Entry/Exit Seat This feature pr ovides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle. There ar e two possible Easy Entry/Exit adjustments available: • The seat cushion will move rearwar d approximately 2.5 in (60 mm), if the starting position of the seat is greater than or equal to 2.67 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 103

    TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below the instrument panel and in fr ont of the driver’s door . 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood. CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a fi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 104

    W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instru- ment panel light dimming, passin ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 105

    Headlights and Parking Lights T urn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. T urn to the second detent for headlight operation. T urn to the third detent for Auto- matic Headlight operation (if equipped). Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped T urn the end of the multifunction lever to the third dete ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 106

    This system performs two functions. W ith the engine running and the multifunction lever in the AUTO posi- tion, the headlights will turn on and off based on the surrounding light levels. Headlights On Automatically With Wipers If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it also has this customer-pr ogrammable feature. When your headlight ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 107

    NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam™ mirror is replaced, the SmartBeam™ mirr or must be re-aimed to ensure pr oper performance. See your local authorized dealer . T o Activate 1. Select “Auto High Beams” Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-Pr ogrammable Features” in Section 4 of this manual. 2. T urn th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 108

    Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever the engine is running, and the transmis- sion is not in the P ARK position. The lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Fog Light ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 109

    • A front fog light is a lighting device pr oviding illumi- nation forward of the vehicle under conditions of fog, rain, snow or dust. The front fog lights supplement the low beams of a standard headlight system. • Proper aim and adjustments of the fr ont fog lights should be made to prevent excessive glar e for other drivers. Instrument Panel ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 110

    Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior Lights If the multifunction 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 of f the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes. Normal operation w ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 111

    Lane Change Assist T ap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn of f. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flas ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 112

    by pressing the fr ont recessed ar ea of the lens. T o turn these lights off, pr ess the recessed ar ea of the lens a second time. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers ar e operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever . For in ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 113

    Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the HI position for high-speed wiper operation. CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 114

    W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make occasion ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 115

    delay interval. The delay can be regulated fr om a maxi- mum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 1/2 second. NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moistur e on the windshie ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 116

    • The Rain Sensing feature may not function pr operly when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- shield. • Use of Rain-X 威 or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing performance. • A customer programmable featur e in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) allows the Rain Sensing feature to be turned ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 117

    TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downwar d. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. T o unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward (towar d ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 118

    improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust- able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. The position of the brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without compromising safety or comfort in actuating the pedals. Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 119

    CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal’s or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path. W ARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Y ou could lose control and have an ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 120

    NOTE: In order to ensur e proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Contr ol System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions ar e operated simultaneously . If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- trol System can be r eactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and r esetting the desired vehicle set sp ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 121

    T o Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the Electronic Speed Control lever towar d you, or normal brake pres- sure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electr onic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory . Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning of f the ignition switch erases the set speed memory . T o Resume Speed T o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 122

    NOTE: • The Electronic Speed Contr ol System maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. • On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electr onic Speed Control. REAR P ARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The Rear Park Assist provides visible and audible indi- c ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 123

    Rear Park Assist W arning Display The Rear Park Assist W arning Display , located in the headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia and the detected obstacle. When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 124

    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 ellow Y es, Half Second 2nd LED 51 in (130 cm) Y ellow None 3rd LED 45 in (1 15 cm) Y ellow None 4th LED 31.5 in (80 cm) 39 in (100 cm) Y ellow None 5th LED 25.5 in (65 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) Y ellow None 6th L ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 125

    When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will display the “P ARK ASSIST DIS- ABLED” message. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. When the shift lever is changed to REVERSE and the system is disabled, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once p ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 126

    • When you turn off the Rear Park Assist System, the instrument cluster will display “P ARK ASSIST DIS- ABLED.” Furthermore, once you turn of f the Rear Park Assist System, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key . • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and the Rear Park Assist System i ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 127

    CAUTION! • The Rear Park Assist System is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, in- cluding small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all. Ob- stacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity . • The vehicle must be driven slowly whe ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 128

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle tha ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 129

    CAUTION! • T o avoid vehicle damage, the Rear Camera system should only be used as a parking aid. The Rear Camera system is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path. • T o avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recomme ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 130

    T urning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without Navigation Radio 1. Press the ⬙ menu ⬙ hard key . 2. Select ⬙ system setup ⬙ soft key . 3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting ⬙ enable rear camera in r everse ⬙ soft key . 4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of the rear of the vehicle will appear with a ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 131

    NOTE: HomeLink 威 is disabled when the V ehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans- ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop a ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 132

    Programming HomeLink 姞 Before Y ou Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink 威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. T o do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds. The EVIC will display “CLEARING CHANNELS.” Release the buttons when the EVIC mes- sage states “CHANNELS CLEARED.” It is re ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 133

    NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may requir e you to replace Step 3 with pr ocedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink 威 button. If the channel has been trained, the EVIC display will now state “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT .” If the EVIC display still states “C ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 134

    6. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- ING” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: There ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink 威 button twice (holding the button for two seco ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 135

    If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Pr ogramming HomeLink 威 ” earlier in this section. Using HomeLink 姞 T o operate, simply press and release the pr ogrammed HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener , gate operator , se ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 136

    T roubleshooting Tips If you are having tr ouble programming HomeLink 威 , her e are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter . • Press the learn button on the garage door opener to complete the training for rolling code. • Did you unplug the device for training and remember to plug it back in? If ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 137

    POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located on the over head console. W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key 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 inju ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 138

    Opening Sunroof — Express Press the switch r earward and r elease, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunr oof will open fully , then stop automatically . This is called “Express Open”. During Expr ess Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunr oof. Closing Sunroof — Express Press the s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 139

    Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually . However , the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind bu ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 140

    NOTE: Hold onto shade handle until shade is com- pletely open or closed. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Y our vehicle is equipped with 12 V olt power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories. The power outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 141

    • T o ensure proper operation a MOP AR 威 knob and element must be used. The front power outlets ar e located to the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel). Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access these power outlets. The power outlet located on the left side of the tray can be used to power a co ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 142

    W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 143

    POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 1 15 V olt, 150 W att inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electr on- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 W atts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play- station3 and XBox360 will excee ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 144

    may have to be reset manually . T o reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. T o avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter . Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the switch again to tu ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 145

    W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor . • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use. • If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure. CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders There ar e two cupholders for the front s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 146

    Cupholders — Second Row Seat The second row seat has two cupholders in the center armrest. Lower the center armr est. Refer to “Seats” in this section. Press the fr ont of the cupholder , and the cup- holder will come out of the armrest. Cupholders — Third Row Seat The third r ow seat passengers have cupholders on the left and right rear tr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 147

    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 (2010) - page 148

    1. Flip up pull loop(s) so they are perpendicular (straight up) to the top surface of the tray . 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 tr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 149

    Rotate the switch upward to the “On” position to activate the rear wiper . NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode only . Rotate the switch upward to the “washer” position to activate that rear washer . The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two tim ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 150

    Rear Window Defroster The rear window defr oster button is located on the climate control panel. Pr ess this button to turn on the rear window defr oster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defr oster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns of f after approximate ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 151

    NOTE: If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized dealer can order and install MOP AR 威 crossbars built specifically for this roof rack system. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the r oof rack crossbars. The roof rack does not incr ease the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of car go inside the vehicle plus t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 152

    The optional crossbars must also be secur ed in one of the five detent positions marked with an arrow on the siderails to prevent movement. T o move the crossbars, loosen the thumb screws located at the upper edge of each crossbar appr oximately eight turns, then move the crossbar to the desir ed position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 153

    CAUTION! (Continued) • T o avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropri- ately . • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal area s ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 154

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

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 155

    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ............... 1 5 8 䡵 Instrument Cluster .................... 1 5 9 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 1 6 0 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 170 ▫ Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays ........................... 1 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 156

    䡵 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio W ith CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack )............... 1 8 9 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 1 8 9 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play ................. 1 9 2 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 1 9 4 ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 1 9 7 䡵 Sal ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 157

    ▫ Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode ............................. 2 1 6 ▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 2 1 6 ▫ Reception Quality .................... 2 1 6 ▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode ..................... 2 1 7 ▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) ......... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 158

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 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 Compartment 8 — Power Outlet 12 — Storage Bin 158 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 159

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 159 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 This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low , or that there is a problem with the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 161

    W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. Y ou could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately . V ehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electr onic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 162

    5. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 163

    6. Airbag W arning Light This light turns on and remains on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light This light monitors the A ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 164

    10. Oil Pressure W arning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressur e. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 165

    reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tr ead life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability . Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tir e pressur e, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS l ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 166

    CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause se ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 167

    W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call an authorized dealer- ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cool- ing System Pressure Cap paragra ...

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    17. 4WD LOW Mode Indicator — If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the 4WD LOW mode. The front and r ear driveshafts are mechanically locked together for cing the front and rear wheels to r otate at the same speed. 18. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for five ...

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    21. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster . It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. NOTE: Y ou must apply the brakes before shifting from P ARK. 22. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 23. Electr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 170

    electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light r emains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the char ging system. Obtain SER VICE IMMEDIA TEL Y . See an autho- rized dealer . If jump starting is requir ed, refer to “Jump Starting Procedur es” in section 6 of this manual. 26. Low F ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 171

    • V ehicle Information W arning Message Displays • Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features) • 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 (2010) - page 172

    Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • TURN SIGNAL ON • PERFORM SER VICE • DAMAGED KEY — KEY DOES NOT COMMUNI- CA TE • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — KEY NOT PRO- GRAMMED • WRONG KEY — KEY DOES NOT BELONG TO VEHICLE • KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — EX ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 173

    • HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • 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 RES ...

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    • MEMOR Y #1 POSITIONS SET • 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 • LOW TIRE PRESSURE • CHECK T ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 175

    • MANUAL CLOSE TO OPERA TE (Power Liftgate Models Only) • VEHICLE NOT IN P ARK • IGNITION POSITION • PRESS BRAKE TO ST ART • INSER T KEY • TURN TO ON • ECO – Fuel Saver Indicator Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 176

    T rip Functions Press and r elease the MENU button until one of the following T rip Functions displays in the EVIC: • A verage Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode (5.7L Engine Only) • Distance T o Empty • T rip A • T rip B • Elapsed T ime • Service Distance • Display Units of Measure In Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the T rip ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 177

    This feature allows you to monitor when you ar e driving in a fuel efficient manner , and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to incr ease fuel economy . Distance T o Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the inst ...

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    and average fuel economy , according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset thr ough the FUNCTION SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly af fect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regar dless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 179

    the FUNCTION SELECT button for two seconds. Current display will reset along with other functions Compass Display The compass readings indicate the dir ection the vehicle is facing. Press and r elease the COMP ASS/TEMPERA TURE button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. Automatic Compass Calibration When the vehicle ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 180

    5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an ar ea free fr om large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally . Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. T o compensate for the differ ences, the variance should be set for t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 181

    4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to change the variance number . Continue until desired number is reached. 5. Press either MENU, SCROLL, or COMP ASS/TEMP button to set the value and exit. Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in P ARK ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 182

    opened. T o make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears. Remote Key Unlock When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, you must pr ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 183

    Auto High Beams (A vailable with SmartBeam™ Only) When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. T o make your selection, press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in Section 3 of this manual for ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 184

    NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the door . Refer to “Easy Entry/Exit Seat” under “Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3 of this manual for more information. Key Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power windo ...

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    Display ECO — If Equipped The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ T emperature display , this message can be turned on or off. T o make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. System Status Press and r elease the MENU button until one of the following System Status messages disp ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 186

    • Y our system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO – IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player , USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. T ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 187

    T o Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. 3. T ouch the screen wher e “User Clock” is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. T o move the hour forward, touch the scr een where the word “Hour” with the arr ow pointing upward is dis- played. T o mo ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 188

    Show T ime if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned of f. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 189

    SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the 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) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to tu ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 190

    to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency . Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME b ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 191

    Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the trebl ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 192

    Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Pr ess the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory . The stations stored in ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 193

    If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The use of o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 194

    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 and hold the FF (Fast Forwar d) button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased, or R W or another CD button is pressed. The R W (Reverse) button works in a similar manner . AM/FM Butt ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 195

    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 files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name, and will assign a numb ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 196

    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 rate. MPEG Specifi- cation 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, 8 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 197

    Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player , or cassette player , and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play thr ough the vehicle speakers. Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to auxiliar ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 198

    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) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns conti ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 199

    Phone Button uconnect™ phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone featur e (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped W ith UConnect” m ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 200

    INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio T ext message broadcast fr om an FM station (FM mode only). 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 e ...

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    Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music T ype mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 202

    Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display 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 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 functi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 203

    window . Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ RND button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory . Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above pr oce ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 204

    Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display . If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded. If ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 205

    NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to r eturn to the beginning of the current selection, or r eturn to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 206

    Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs r ecorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 an ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 207

    Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 208

    Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than CD-R media • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer to load than non-multisession discs • Number of files and folders - Loading times will increase with mor e files and folders T o increase the speed of di ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 209

    Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play thr ough the vehicle speakers. Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 210

    This feature allows you to plug an iPod 威 into the vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector , using the provided interface cable. UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod 威 and iPhone 威 devices. Some iPod 威 software versions may not fully support the UCI features. Please visit Apple’s website for software updates. NOTE: ? ...

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    Using This Feature By using the provided connection cable to connect an iPod 威 to the vehicle’s UCI 16–pin connector port: • The iPod 威 audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio display . • The iPod 威 can be controlled using the radio buttons to ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 212

    • Jump backward in the curr ent track by pressing and holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button long enough will take you to the beginning of the current track. • Jump forward in the curr ent track by pressing and holding the FF >> button. • A single press backward << RW or forwar d FF >> will jump backw ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 213

    • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): Pressing this button toggles between Shuf fle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod 威 .I ft h e RND icon is showing on the radio display , then the shuffle mode is ON. List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below , takes you to List mode. List mode enabl ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 214

    • Pressing a PRESET button will display the curr ent list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • T o Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode . • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod 威 . T urn the TUNE control knob ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 215

    uconnect™ studios (SA TELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/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 Satellite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and p ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 216

    Sirius ID number will display . The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. ESN/SID Access W ith REN/RER Radios While in SA T mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen. All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 217

    Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. 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 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 218

    or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type. 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 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 219

    pushbutton memory . The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton 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 channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone ...

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    The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. 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. Lowering the Display Screen Remote Control Location 220 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o ...

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    The right-hand control is a r ocker-type switch with a pushbutton 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 (2010) - page 222

    CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play . If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays the second track; th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 223

    6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatur es may become too high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair , moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. T ry a known good disc before ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 224

    The instrument panel featur es four dual-vane airflow registers. T wo registers ar e located on the outer ends of the instrument panel and two ar e located in the center of the instrument panel. These r egisters can be closed to partially block airflow , and they can be adjusted to direct airflow where the occupant desir es. Blower Control The blow ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 225

    directed to the fr ont door windows through the side window demister grilles. Some airflow is delivered to the floor while in defrost so that comfort can be maintained. Defrost/Floor Air flows through the fr ont and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the fr ont door windows through the side win ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 226

    Recirculation The recir culation feature can be selected with the mode control knob. Y ou may choose be- tween Bi-Level Recirculation and Panel Recir - culation air outlets while in this mode. Nor- mally , air enters from outside the vehicle. However , when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle is r e-used. Use this mode to rapidly cool the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 227

    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. T urn the mode control (on the right) knob to AUTO, and place the blower control (on the left) to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO. The LO AUT O position should be used for front seat occupants only . The HI AUTO po ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 228

    NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic contr ol operation. How- ever , if the driver and/or passenger temperature knobs are set to the full hot or full cold positions, the air temperature out of the ducts will be full hot or full cold respectively . W ith the temperature setting in these posi- tions, t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 229

    • T o provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain of f until the engine warms up. However , the fan will engage immediately if the defrost mode is selected or if you manually select a blower speed. • Under certain conditions (after the vehicle is turned off) the climate contr ol sys ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 230

    230 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 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 232

    Bi-Level Air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the floor . 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 o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 233

    Recirculation mode to be selected while in the defr ost or defrost/floor modes. Attempting to use Recirculation while in these modes will cause the LED in the button to blink and then turn off. 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 qua ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 234

    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 Rear Control Panel has four posi- tions, “Off”, and a range of thr ee blower speeds. This allows the third r ow se ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 235

    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 (2010) - page 236

    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 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 237

    Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 237 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 : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 239

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur e ..................... 2 4 3 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 4 3 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ............................ 2 4 4 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ 2 4 4 ▫ After Starting ....................... 2 4 5 䡵 Engine Block Heate ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 240

    ▫ Quadra-T rac II 威 Operating Instructions/ Precautions — If Equipped ............. 2 5 6 ▫ Shift Positions ...................... 2 5 7 ▫ Shifting Procedur es ................... 2 5 8 ▫ Quadra-Drive 威 II System — If Equipped .... 2 6 0 䡵 On-Road Driving T ips .................. 2 6 1 䡵 Off-Road Driving T ips .................. ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 241

    ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Four-Wheel Drive Models W ith NV245 T wo–Speed T ransfer Case Only ......................... 2 8 0 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) – Four -Wheel Drive Models W ith NV245 T wo–Speed T ransfer Case Only ................... 2 8 3 ▫ ESP/BAS W arning Light And ESP/TCS Indicator Light ...................... 2 8 5 ? ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 242

    ▫ 3.7 Engine ......................... 3 1 4 ▫ 5.7L Engine ........................ 3 1 4 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 3 1 5 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 3 1 5 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel V ehicles ...... 3 1 5 ▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 3 1 6 ▫ Materials Added T o Fuel ............... 3 1 6 ▫ ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 243

    ST ARTING PROCEDURE 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 unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 244

    Extreme Cold Weather (Below ⫺ 20°F or ⫺ 29°C) T o ensure reliable starting at these temperatur es, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is r ecommended. If Engine Fails T o Start W ARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in a ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 245

    release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” pr ocedure. CAUTION! T o prevent damage to the starter , wait 10 to 15 sec- onds before ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 246

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

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 247

    Brake/T ransmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the P ARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. T o move the shift lever out of the P ARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to any other switch position (ACC, ON, ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 248

    6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer , if the shift lock manual override has been used. Five–Speed Automatic T ransmission The electronically contr olled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electr o ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 249

    Never use P ARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift lever into the P ARK position. W ARNING! • Never use the P ARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehi ...

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    Electronic Range Select (ERS)Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift contr ol allows you to move the shift lever left (-) or right (+) when the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, allowing you to limit the highest available gear . For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into ERS 3 (third gear), the trans- mission will never s ...

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    downshift). For example, if you are in DRIVE and ar e in 3rd (dir ect) gear , when you tap the shift lever one time to the left (-), the display will show 4 (ERS 4 is direct gear). Another tap to the left (-) will shift the transmission down to ERS 3 (the added underdrive gear). When in the DRIVE position in 5th gear , the first tap to the left (-) ...

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    • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Over drive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperatur e has risen to a suit ...

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    performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, the transmission will shift into direct gear and Over drive will be enabled under steady cruise conditions. The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the ...

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    3. T urn the engine off, and be sur e to turn the key to the LOCK position. 4. W ait approximately 10 seconds, then r estart the en- gine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. If the pr oblem persists, P ARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to o ...

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    the transmission may not shift into the top Overdrive gear (normal 5th gear) until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm. • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the fluid partially draining from the tor que ...

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    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION Quadra-T rac I 姞 Operating Instructions/ Precautions — If Equipped The Quadra-T rac I 威 is a single-speed (HI range only) transfer case, which provides convenient full-time four– wheel drive. No driver interaction is requir ed. The Brake T raction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard ABS and T raction Co ...

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    Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type, and cir cumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely af fect shifting and cause damage to the transfer case. Because four-wheel drive pr ovides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road ...

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    additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Shifting Procedures 4WD HI to 4WD LOW 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 NEUTRAL, and raise the transfer case T -handle. The “4WD LOW” indicator light ...

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    “4WD LOW” indicator light 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 Electr onic V ehicle Information Center ( ...

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

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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 ...

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    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. Driv- ing 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/ centimeters deep will requir e extra caut ...

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    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 ...

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    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. T raction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear , and the transfer case ...

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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 ...

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    W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. 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 t ...

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    apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection ef forts through an autho- rized dealer . W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power ...

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

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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 brakin ...

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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. • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steeri ...

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    • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This could overheat the brakes and r esult in unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- tances, or brake damage. • When descending mountains or hills, repeated brak- ing can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. A void repeated heavy braking by downshifting the ...

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    ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), T raction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), and Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP). All five of these systems work together to enhance vehicle st ...

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    T raction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to pr ovide enhanced acceleration and stability . A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited-slip differ ential and cont ...

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    W ARNING! The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those re- sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver ...

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    W ARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur . ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accid ...

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    “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” begins to flash during accel- eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sur e to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing r oad conditions. W ARNING! The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it in ...

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    Partial Of f This mode is entered by momentarily pr essing the “ESP OFF” switch. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESP , except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESP function normally . Thi ...

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    mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. Full Of f (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) This mode is intended for off-highway or of f-road use when ESP stability featur es could inhibit vehicle maneu- verability due to trail conditions. This mode is entered by pr ...

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    W ARNING! W ith the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver , the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability . The “Full Off” ESP mode is intended for off-road use only . 4WD Low Range Full Of f This is the normal operating mode for ESP ...

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    W ARNING! W ith the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver , the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability . The “Full Off” mode is intended for off- road use only . T railer Sway Control (TSC) TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recog ...

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    period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short period of time, the system will release brake pressur e and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The system will release brake pr essure in pr oportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move i ...

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    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 o ...

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    Hill Descent Control (HDC) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 T wo–Speed T ransfer Case Only HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-r oad driving situations and is available in 4WD LOW range only . T o enable HDC (transfer case must be in 4WD LOW range), press the HDC switch. If the HDC switch is pressed when the vehicl ...

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    and will only activate when the vehicle is descending a hill. It will usually not activate on level ground. The HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The speed corresponds to the trans- mission gear selected. • 1st = 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • 2nd = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) • 3rd = 4 mph (6 km/h) • 4th = 5.5 mph (9 km/h) ? ...

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    W ARNING! HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed. ESP/BAS W arning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicato ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 286

    TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d ...

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    T ires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards and it begins with the tir e diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 L T . T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Pa ...

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    EXAMPLE: 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) 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 corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to ...

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    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 the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. ...

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    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on 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) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size de ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 291

    NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GA WRs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GA WRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “V ehicle Loading” in this section. T o determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combi ...

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    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 available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle ...

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    5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 293 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 ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These ab ...

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    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 could damage it. Inflation pressur es specified on the placard ar e always cold tire inflation pr essure. Cold tir e inflation pressur e is defined as the tire pr essu ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 297

    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 (2010) - page 298

    W ARNING! T emporary use spare tires are for emergency use only . W ith these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). T emporary use spare tires have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 299

    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 ...

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    Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • T ire pressur e • Distance driven W ARNING! T ires and the 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 ...

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    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri ...

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    • For vehicles equipped with 18 inch wheels, do not install tire chains or traction devices on tir es larger than 235/60R18XL. T ires larger than this may not provide suf ficient body clearance with chains or other traction devices. • Manufacturer r ecommends a cold inflation pressur e of 38 psi (262 kPa) when using 235/65R17XL size tires for t ...

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    NOTE: The premium T ire Pr essure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressur e values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tir e rotation. The suggested rotation method is the “forwar d-cross” shown in the following diagram. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 304

    The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pr essure if the tire pr essure falls below the low pr essure warning threshold for any r eason, including low temperature effects, or natural pr essure loss thr ough the tire. The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressur e as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the ...

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    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 result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor dam- ag ...

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    • Seasonal temperature changes will af fect tire pr essure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pr essure in the tire. Base System The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pr essure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit t ...

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    pressur es have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. The T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and r emain on solid when a system fault is detected. In addition, a “CHECK TPM SYSTEM” message will be displayed for 75 se ...

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    • 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. The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire pr essure. If you install the spare tir e, in place of a road tir e, that has a pressur e below the low-pressur e warning limit, upon the ...

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    The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four T ire Pressur e Monitoring Sensors • Three 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 graph ...

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    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 upda ...

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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 ⬙ CHECK TPM SYSTEM ⬙ message will not be present, and a pr essure value will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 312

    received fr om the TPM Sensors. However , the system still needs to be serviced as long as the ⬙ CHECK TPM SYSTEM ⬙ message exists. NOTE: • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size spare wheel and tir e assembly , it has a tire pressur e monitoring sensor , and can be monitored by the T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS). In ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 313

    T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then r emain on solid, and the EVIC will display a ⬙ CHECK TPM SYSTEM ⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressur e value. Once you repair or replace the original r oad tire, and r einstall it on the vehicle in place of the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 314

    FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.7 Engine All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- signed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high-quality un- leaded “regular” gasoline having an oc- tane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not pr ovide any benefit over regular ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 315

    Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country r equire the use of cleaner burning gasoline referr ed to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates, and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality . The manufacturer supports the use of r eformulated gaso- line. Properly blended r ...

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    • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on • poor engine performance • poor cold start and cold drivability • increased risk for fuel system component corr osion T o fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) • change the engine oil and oil filte ...

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    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 guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law . Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emission control syst ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 318

    • 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 vehicle with the engine running for an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine r unning for more than a short period, adjus ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 319

    CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indi- cator Light” (MIL) to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system. • A p ...

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    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the EVIC (Electronic V ehicle Information Center). Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual. T ighten the fuel fille ...

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    This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) front and r ear , and V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and indicates the month, day , and hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the labe ...

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    Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pr essure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GA WR. Curb W eight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and ...

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    CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and informa ...

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    Gross Combination W eight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver . Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum capacity of the front and r ear axles. Distribute the load over ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 325

    W eight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They ar e typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufactur er’s direc- tions, it provides for a mor e level ...

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    W ithout W eight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) W ith W eight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) 326 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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    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 authorized 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 sh ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 328

    All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle. T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine Model GCWR (Gross Com- bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. (Se ...

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    NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight refer enced on the T ire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the “T ire– Safety Information” section in this manual. T railer And T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight ...

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    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 ...

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    • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do not over- load your vehicle or trailer . Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas- sis structur e or tires. • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . Always connect the chains to ...

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    − Check the trailer tires for pr oper tire inflation pr es- sures befor e trailer usage. − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tir e damage before towing a trailer . Refer to “T ires–General Infor - mation” in this section. − When replacing tir es, refer to “T ires–General Informa- tion” in this section. Replacing tires with a ...

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    W ARNING! • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • T owing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- ditional space between your vehic ...

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    Four-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/T urn 3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/T urn Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/T urn 3 — Right Stop/T urn 7 — Running Lamps 4 — Electric Brakes 334 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 (2010) - page 335

    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. Automatic T ransmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the TOW/HAUL mode (if equipped) or a lower gear range should be selected. NOTE: Using the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 336

    Cooling System T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . SNOW PLOW Snow plows, winches, and ot ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 337

    T owing — Quadra-T rac I 姞 (Single-Speed T ransfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case. T owing — Quadra–T rac II 姞 /Quadra–Drive 姞 II Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the tran ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 338

    complete. A “4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will display on the EVIC (Electronic V ehicle Information Center). Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. 5. Start the engine. 6. Shift the transmission into DRIVE. 7. Release the brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 8. Shut the e ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 339

    CAUTION! T ransmission damage may occur if the transmission is shifted into P ARK with the transfer case in NEU- TRAL and the engine running. W ith the transfer case in NEUTRAL ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P ARK (refer to steps 7 and 8 above). Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL Use the following procedur e to prepar e ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 340

    5. Shift the transmission into P ARK. 6. Start the engine. 7. Shift the transmission into DRIVE. NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case 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 NEUTRAL position without first ful ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 341

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flashers ................ 3 4 2 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 3 4 2 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 3 4 3 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 3 4 4 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage ................... 3 4 4 ▫ Spare T ire Removal ................... 3 4 5 ▫ Pre ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 342

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHERS The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the switch bank just above the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the Hazar d W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency . Press the switch a second time to turn off ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 343

    NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help r emove this heat. • Y ou can also turn the T emperature Contr ol to maxi- mum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the B ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 344

    Jack Location The scissor-type jack and tir e changing tools are located in a compartment behind the third r ow seat. Refer to “Cargo Area Features” in Section 3 for further informa- tion. 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 ha ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 345

    Spare Tire Removal Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench to r otate the nut counterclockwise until the spare is on the gr ound with enough slack in the cable to allow pulling the tire out fr om under the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 346

    W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough of f the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Place the shift lever into P ARK 4. T urn OFF the ignition. 5. T urn on the Hazard W arning flasher . 6. Block both the front and r ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 347

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway , be extreme ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 348

    4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it under the front lower contr ol arm. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 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 un ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 349

    5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tir e. Minimum tire lift pr ovides maximum stability . W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 350

    9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for incr eased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wr ench by your authorized dealer or at a service station. 10. ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 351

    JUMP-ST ARTING If the vehicle has a discharged battery , booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done impr operly , so follow this procedure carefully . W ARNING! • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inad ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 352

    3. T urn off the heater , radio and all unnecessary electrical loads. 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery . Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery . W ARNING! • Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 353

    W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent. • Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. CAUTION! Any procedure other than above could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle. EMERGENCY T O ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 354

    TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 2–Wheel Drive Models Only Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in NEU- TRAL at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for distances of not more than 15 miles (24 km). CAUTION! T owing at more than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (24 km), can cause severe transmission damage. If the transmission is n ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 355

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment – 3.7L .............. 3 5 7 䡵 Engine Compartment – 5.7L .............. 3 5 8 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System – OBD II ....... 3 5 9 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 3 5 9 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 6 0 䡵 Replacement P ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 356

    ▫ Cooling System ..................... 3 7 4 ▫ Brake System ....................... 3 7 9 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................. 3 8 1 ▫ T ransfer Case ....................... 3 8 2 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 3 8 3 ▫ Maintenance After Off-Road Driving ...... 3 8 6 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ..... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 357

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 3.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Power Distribution Center 9 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 I n f o r m a t i o n ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 358

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Battery 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 5 — Power Distribution Center 1 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Integrated Power Module 358 MAINT AIN ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 359

    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 (2010) - page 360

    The message will remain displayed until the vehicle diagnostic system can retest the fuel system. The test will perform the next time the vehicle is started, if the vehicle was keyed off above 40°F (4°C) outside temperatur e and the following vehicle start is above 40°F (4°C) outside temperature. It may be possible to have a message that will n ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 361

    2. T urn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine. 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over . 4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 362

    REPLACEMENT P ARTS Use of genuine MOP AR 威 parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly r ecommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failur es caused by the use of non-MOP AR 威 parts for maintenance and repairs will not be cover ed by the manufacturer’s warranty . DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized dealer has the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 363

    CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor- mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center . • Y our vehi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 364

    CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for information on this system. NOTE: ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 365

    Engine Oil V iscosity SAE 5W -20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil impr oves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy . The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- ment” in ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 366

    environment. Contact your local authorized dealer , ser- vice station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discar ded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer’s engines have a fu ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 367

    Maintenance-Free Battery Y our vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery . Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic main- tenance requir ed. W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 368

    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. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 369

    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 hydr ofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and is an ozone-saving product. However , the manu ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 370

    Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. A void using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum pr oducts such as engine oil, gasol ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 371

    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 (2010) - page 372

    CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only . Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. Howe ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 373

    W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine opera ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 374

    Cooling System W ARNING! Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator . If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot. Engine Coolant Che ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 375

    Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner . Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Pr operly dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze). Refer to the “Maintenance Sche ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 376

    CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 377

    Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of pr otection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatur es occurring in the area wher e the vehicle is operated. NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifr eeze) and will requir e more fr equent engine co ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 378

    rules for your community . T o prevent ingestion by ani- mals and children, do not stor e ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the gr ound. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately . Clean up any ground spills immediately . Coolant Level The coolant bott ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 379

    • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) fr eeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be pr otected against freezing. • If frequent engine coolant (antifr eeze) additions are requir ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 380

    W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency . Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 381

    W ARNING! (Continued) • T o avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container . Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil un ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 382

    Selection of Lubricant Use only the manufacturer’s r ecommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. T ransfer Case Fluid Level Check Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is found, the transfer case fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug locat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 383

    Automatic T ransmission Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor - mance. Use only the manufacturer’s r ecommended trans- mission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. It is important that the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 384

    CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Fluid Level Check (3.7L Engine) Regular fluid level checks are not r equired. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid loss or transmission slip ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 385

    Fluid Level Check (5.7L Engine) Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips. T o check the fluid level properly , the following procedure must be used: 1. Operate th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 386

    CAUTION! Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading. 7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. T o prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 387

    CAUTION! Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions, change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo- nents, all driveline joints and steering linkage more often than in normal service, to prevent excessive wear . Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary accord ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 388

    • If insects, tar , or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use MOP AR 威 Super Kleen Bug and T ar Remover or equivalent to remove. • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOP AR 威 Cleaner W ax to remove road film, stains, and to protect your paint finish. T ake care never to scratch the paint. • A void using abrasi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 389

    • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and pr otective coating, have your vehicle repair ed as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is consider ed the respon- sibility of the owner . • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materi ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 390

    • For tough stains, apply MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to r emove soap residue. • For grease stains, apply MOP AR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fr esh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • Do not ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 391

    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 efor ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 392

    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 MOP AR 威 T otal Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 393

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 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 Spare (B+) 9 20 Amp Y ellow Pwr Outlet (B+) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 10 Amp Red Final Drive Control Module (FDCM), Heater V ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 394

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 14 20 Amp Y ellow Cigar Ltr (R/A) 15 10 Amp Red T ire Pressur e T ran- sponders (R/O) 16 10 Amp Red Upper & Lower Switch Bank, Diag. Connector , Cluster (B+) 17 15 Amp Blue Flipper Glass (B+) 19 Spare (R/S) 20 10 Amp Red Steering Column Con- trol Module (SCCM), Cluster (R/S), BUX T railer T ow Cav- ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 395

    Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 1 50 Amp Red PTC Heater 1 (Diesel Only) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 2 40 Amp Green HID Headlamps 3 50 Amp Red 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 rail T ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 396

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 — Spare 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 Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 18 40 Amp Green Access ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 397

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 26 15 Amp Blue Brake Lamps 27 20 Amp Y ellow HD W asher (If Equipped) (Export Only) 28 30 Amp Green ABS V alves 29 20 Amp Y ellow PCM Batt (Gasoline Only) 30 — Spare 31 — Spare 32 15 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (Diesel Only) 33 20 Amp Y ellow Final Drive Control Module (FDCM) E-Diff Cav- ity ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 398

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 43 25 Amp Natural Coils, Actuators 44 — Spare Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 8 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps 9 10 Amp Red T railer-T ow Park Lamps 10 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps 12 20 Amp Y ellow Front Contr ol Module (FCM) Batt #4 13 20 Amp Y ellow Fro ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 399

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 17 20 Amp Y ellow Rear Fog Lamps (Ex- port Only) 18 20 Amp Y ellow Front Contr ol Module (FCM) Batt #1 19 20 Amp Y ellow Lt T railer-T ow Stop/ T urn 20 20 Amp Y ellow Front Contr ol 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 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 400

    VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for mor e than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery . Y ou may: • Remove fuse #27 in the Intelligent Power Module labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD#1). • Or , disconnect the negative cable from the battery . • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service ( ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 401

    NOTE: Numbers refer to commer cial bulb types that can be purchased fr om your authorized dealer . If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual. BULB REPLACEMENT Head Lamp 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector . 3. T urn the low or high beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclock- wis ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 402

    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. 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 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 403

    4. T urn the socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit housing 1/4 turn counterclockwise 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 w ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 404

    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 back of the front fog lamp housing on the back of the fr ont fascia. 4. Disconnect ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 405

    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 (2010) - page 406

    5. Disconnect the electrical connector . 6. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening in the housing. 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 r ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 407

    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 Quarts 4.7 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.7L Engine (MOP AR 威 Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) — W ithou ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 408

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hy- brid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 409

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. T ransfer Case (NV140 Single Speed Only) MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. T ransfer Case (NV245 T wo Speed Only) MOP AR 威 NV 247/245 T ransfer Case Lubricant or equivalent. Axle D ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 410

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

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 411

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 4 1 2 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 1 2 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 1 4 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 (2010) - page 412

    EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions contr ol system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabilit ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 413

    • 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 authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sch ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 414

    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 Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the requir ed maintenance intervals. 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 415

    6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tir ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 416

    18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler De ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 417

    30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid. Odomet ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 418

    42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate t ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 419

    54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler De ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 420

    60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Adjust parki ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 421

    66,000 Miles (1 10,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotat ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 422

    78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 423

    90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. † ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel dis ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 424

    96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 425

    108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 426

    120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc b ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 427

    132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 428

    144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 429

    † This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur er to the owner , but is not requir ed to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 430

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

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 431

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 3 3 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 4 3 3 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 4 3 3 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 4 3 3 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 4 3 3 ▫ Chrysl ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 432

    䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 3 9 ▫ T readwear ......................... 4 3 9 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 4 3 9 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 4 4 0 432 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 433

    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 (2010) - page 434

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resol ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 435

    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 impair ed customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in th ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 436

    W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you ar e absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere ef forts to resolve any warranty issues or r elated concerns ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 437

    If NHTSA r eceives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may or der a recall and r emedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer , and the manufacturer . T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Au ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 438

    NOTE: A street address is r equired when or dering manuals (no P .O. Boxes). • Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals pr ovide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Gr oup LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledg ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 439

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orldwide W eb at: • www .techauthority .com DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories wer e established by the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration. The specific grade ratin ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 440

    W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. 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 abilit ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 441

    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 (2010) - page 442

    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 2 6 9 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 1 8 Adjustable Pedals ........................ 1 1 7 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 366 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 6 8 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 2 6 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips ............ 2 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 443

    Fluid T ype ........................... 3 8 3 Special Additives ...................... 3 8 3 T orque Converter ...................... 2 5 4 Autostick ............................. 2 5 0 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 1 4 0 Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 1 4 0 Battery ............................... 3 6 7 Emergency Sta ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 444

    Cargo Load Floor ........................ 1 4 7 Cargo (V ehicle Loading) ................... 3 2 0 Cellular Phone ........................ 85,223 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 4 0 6 Certification Label ....................... 3 2 0 Chains, T ire ............................ 3 0 1 Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 3 4 3 Chart ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 445

    Pressur e Cap ......................... 3 7 7 Radiator Cap ......................... 3 7 7 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 375,407 Courtesy Lights ......................... 1 1 1 Cruise Light ........................... 1 6 8 Cupholders ............................ 1 4 5 Customer Assistance ..................... 4 3 3 Daytime Running Li ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 446

    Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 2 7 4 Electronic Speed Contr ol (Cruise Contr ol) ....... 1 1 9 Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) ............ 2 7 5 Electronic Thr ottle Control W arning Light ...... 1 6 9 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) . 167,170 Emergency , In Case of Freeing V ehicle When Stuck ............... 2 5 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 447

    Exhaust Gas Caution .............. 38,74,317,371 Exhaust System ....................... 74,371 Extender , Seat Belt ........................ 4 8 Exterior Finish Care ...................... 3 8 7 Exterior Lights .......................... 7 6 Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 3 6 6 Engine Oil ........................... 3 6 6 Engine Oil ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 448

    Gasoline ............................ 3 1 4 Gauge .............................. 1 6 9 Materials Added ....................... 3 1 6 Octane Rating ........................ 3 1 4 Requirements ......................... 4 0 7 Saver Mode .......................... 1 7 6 T ank Capacity ........................ 4 0 7 Fuel Optimizer ...................... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 449

    Heated Seats .......................... 90,91 Heater , Engine Block ..................... 2 4 5 High Beam Indicator ..................... 1 6 1 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 1 1 1 Hill Descent Control ..................... 2 8 3 Hill Start Assist ......................... 2 8 0 Hitches T railer T owing ........................ 3 2 7 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 450

    Key , Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 1 7 Key-In Reminder ......................... 1 7 Keyless Entry System ...................... 2 1 Keys ................................. 1 4 Knee Bolster ............................ 5 0 Lane Change Assist ...................... 1 1 1 Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 4 0 LA TCH (Lower Anchors ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 451

    Headlight Switch ...................... 1 0 5 Headlights ........................... 4 0 1 Headlights On W ith W ipers ............... 1 0 6 High Beam Indicator .................... 1 6 1 Illuminated Entry ....................... 2 0 Instrument Cluster .................. 105,109 Interior ........................... 109,1 1 1 Lights On Reminder .... ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 452

    Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 1 5 0 Lumbar Support ......................... 8 7 Maintenance Free Battery .................. 3 6 7 Maintenance Procedur es ................... 3 6 2 Maintenance Schedule .................... 4 1 2 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 162,360 Manual, Service ......................... 4 3 7 Memor ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 453

    Oil, Engine ............................ 3 6 3 Capacity ............................ 4 0 7 Change Interval ....................... 3 6 4 Dipstick ............................. 3 6 3 Disposal ............................ 3 6 5 Filter ............................... 3 6 6 Filter Disposal ........................ 3 6 5 Identification Logo ............ ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 454

    Inverter ............................. 1 4 3 Lift Gate ............................. 3 5 Mirrors .............................. 8 4 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 1 4 0 Seats ................................ 8 8 Steering .......................... 265,266 Sunroof ............................. 1 3 7 W indows ........................ ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 455

    Reformulated Gasoline .................... 3 1 5 Refrigerant ............................ 3 6 9 Reminder , Lights On ..................... 1 1 0 Reminder , Seat Belt ....................... 4 7 Remote Control Starting System ........................ 2 6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 2 1 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 2 ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 456

    Pretensioners .......................... 4 6 Reminder ............................ 1 6 8 Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................. 4 4 Seats ................................. 8 5 Adjustment ........................... 8 6 Cleaning ............................ 3 9 0 Easy Entry ........................... 1 0 2 Fold and T umble Rear ................. ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 457

    Snow Plow ............................ 3 3 6 Spare T ire .......................... 297,344 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 3 1 4 O i l ................................ 3 6 4 Speed Control (Cr uise Control) .............. 1 1 9 Speedometer ........................... 1 6 0 Starting ............................. 26,243 Automa ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 458

    T ire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 2 8 9 T ire Markings .......................... 2 8 6 T ire Safety Information .................... 2 8 6 T i r e s ............................ 76,294,439 Air Pressur e .......................... 2 9 5 Chains .............................. 3 0 1 Changing ............................ 3 4 3 Compact Spa ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 459

    Cooling System T ips .................... 3 3 6 Hitches ............................. 3 2 7 Minimum Requirements ................. 3 3 0 T railer and T ongue W eight ............... 3 2 9 W iring .............................. 3 3 3 T railer T owing Guide ..................... 3 2 8 T railer W eight .......................... 3 2 8 T ransfer Case . ...

  • Jeep Commander (2010) - page 460

    V oice Recognition System (VR) ............... 8 5 W arning Flasher , Hazard .................. 3 4 2 W arning, Roll Over ........................ 5 W arnings and Cautions ..................... 8 W arranty Information ..................... 4 3 6 W ashers, W indshield ................... 1 12,370 W ashing V ehicle ......................... 3 8 7 W a ...

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