Jeep Commander (2010 year). Manual — part 1

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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INDEX

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CONTENTS

䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
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 off-road use. It can go places and perform
tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed
vehicles were not intended. It handles and maneuvers
differently from many passenger cars both on-road and
off-road, so take time to become familiar with your
vehicle.

The two-wheel drive utility vehicle was designed for
on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving
or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel
drive vehicle.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills
will improve with experience. When driving off-road or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an
accident. Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in
Section 5 of this manual.

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This Owner’s Manual has been prepared 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 Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented
documents. Please take the time to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-
mendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an
unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because
of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of
control it may roll over when some other vehicles may
not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.

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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 significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:

Rollover Warning Label

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a
label located on the left front corner of the instrument
panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the
windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile
Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on
your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of
your vehicle identification number and optional equip-
ment.

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN label.

VIN Location

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

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.

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
▫ Integrated Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

▫ Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
▫ To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

䡵 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
▫ To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass . . . . . . . 23

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▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 24
▫ Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 26

▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
▫ Child Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

䡵 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

▫ Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions . . . . 41
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 44
▫ Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped . . . . 45
▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert

威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 48
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . . . . 49
▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features . . . . . . . . . . 50
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 55
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 73
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert
the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either
side up.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented
positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the detented ON position.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON
4 — START

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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 rear 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 key is also for locking the glove
box. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.

NOTE:

Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with

the theft alarm armed, will results in the alarm sounding.
Insert the Fob (even if the Fob battery is dead) into the
WIN to disarm theft alarm.

To remove the emergency key from the RKE transmitter,
slide the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmit-
ter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out
with your other hand.

NOTE:

You can insert the double-sided emergency key

into the lock cylinders with either side up.

Ignition Key Removal

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition key to the
LOCK position, and remove the key.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

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NOTE:

• If you try to remove the key before you place the shift

lever in PARK, 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
inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, but
the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
The time for this feature is programmable. For details,
refer to “Key Off Power Delay,” under “Personal

Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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