2006 JEEP COMMANDER Owners Manual

the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be
turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity.
This vehicle is not equipped with roof rack cross rails as
built, unless ordered as optional equipment. Cross rails
must be installed prior to carrying loads on the roof rack.If not equipped, your authorized dealer can order and
install Moparcross rails built specifically for this roof
rack system or a number of after market rails that are
tailored to your life-style or activities.
The optional cross rails have five specific locations iden-
tified by a feature on both the side rail and the cross rail.
Cross rails must be secured in one of the five detent
locations on the side rail to prevent movement with a
sudden stop. The cross rails must also be installed using
the correct orientation (the longer rail toward the front)
with the wind trip formation toward the front of the
vehicle as shown below. For improved windnoise perfor-
mance when cross rails are not in use, place them in
detent positions #1 (first detent from the front of the
vehicle) and #4 (second detent from the rear of the
vehicle) as indicated with a unique feature on the side
rails.The grab handles (A) on the back of the vehicle (if
equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature.
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NOTE:If the rear cross rail (or any metallic object) is
placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you
may experience interruption of satellite radio reception.
For improved satellite radio reception, place the rear
cross rail in detent position #4 when not in use.CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT
carry any loads on the roof rack without cross rails in-
stalled. The load should be secured and placed on top of the
cross rails, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place
the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other protec-
tion between the load and the roof surface.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed
the rated load capacity of your cross rail system or the roof
rack system maximum load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg).
Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and
secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when
carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces,
due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add
sudden upward loads. This is especially true on large flat
loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
Cross Rail Positions
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
rack “Cautions” when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Interior Controls.......176

Instrument Cluster......................177

Instrument Cluster Description.............178

Electronic Vehicle Information Center —
If Equipped...........................186
▫Customer Programmable Features.........189
▫Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer......193
▫Trip Computer.......................195

Radio General Information................199▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................199
▫Two Types Of Signals..................200
▫Electrical Disturbances..................200
▫AM Reception.......................200
▫FM Reception........................200

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With
Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And
Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................200
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......2014

▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........206
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........208
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............210
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)..........212
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 212

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................214
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......215
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........218
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....221▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped.........................222
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped.........................222

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With Navigation System.............222
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................223
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................223

Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) —
If Equipped...........................224

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............226
▫System Activation.....................226
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................226
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▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF Radios......227
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RAQ Radios.....227
▫Selecting a Channel....................228
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......228
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button —
If Equipped.........................228
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................228
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................229
▫Satellite Antenna......................229
▫Reception Quality.....................229

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 230
▫Radio Operation......................230
▫CD Player..........................231
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............231

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........232

Climate Controls.......................232
▫Climate Controls — Manual..............232
▫Operating Tips.......................236
▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................237
▫Rear Climate Control — If Equipped.......243
▫Summer Operation....................246
▫Winter Operation.....................246
▫Vacation Storage......................246
▫Window Fogging.....................247
▫Outside Air Intake....................247
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INTERIOR CONTROLS
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