2006 JEEP COMMANDER Owners Manual

Easy Entry/Exit Seat? (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning
which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the
vehicle.
The Easy Entry/ Easy Exit feature is not enabled when
the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/
Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through
the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Pressing the STEP button
when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” The seat
will return to the memorized seat location (if REMOTE
LINK TO MEMORY is set to YES) when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. For
more information, refer to “Easy Entry/Exit Seat —
Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3 of this manual. (See
page 118 for more information.)
Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer
This display provides the outside temperature, one of the
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle
is facing, and vehicle trip information. The compass and
temperature display is the normal display. When the C/T
button is pressed the compass/temperature display returns.
Compass/Temperature Button
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WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly
in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Compass/Temperature Display
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Trip Computer
This feature, located in the instrument cluster, displays
the following information when the display is in the
“Compass/Temperature” mode and the STEP button is
pressed:
Step Button
Press the STEP button to cycle through all of the
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer displays.
Step Button
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Reset Button
Press the RESET button to reset the display you are in.
Press and hold the RESET button (for 2 seconds) to reset
all of the displays.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
Distance To Empty
Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This is calibrated using the
miles per gallon during the last driving period.
Trip A
Shows the total distance travelled for trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance travelled for trip B since the last
reset.Reset Button
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Elapsed Time
Shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last
reset.
Tire Pressure Display — If Equipped
Shows the current pressure of all 4 road tires.NOTE:Tires heat up during normal driving conditions.
Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6
psi (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions. Refer
to “Tire Inflation Pressures” in Section 5 for additional
information.
Miles to Service
Shows the distance remaining to require service.
NOTE:This display can be reset to the set service
interval by pressing and holding the RESET button for 3
seconds.
Blank Screen
Shows a blank screen. Pressing the C/T button returns to
the compass/temperature display.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” symbol
does not appear, you must manually put the compass
into the “Calibration” mode.
Tire Pressure Display
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NOTE:To ensure proper compass calibration, make
sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-
ally calibrating the compass. Refer to Variance Map.
To Put Into a Calibration Mode
Start the engine and leave the transmission in the P (Park)
position. Set the display to “Compass/Temperature.”
Press and hold the C/T button for approximately 5
seconds to change the display to compass variance mode;
holding the button for an additional 5 seconds will flash
the “CAL” symbol indicating compass calibration mode.
When the “CAL” indicator is flashing, complete one or
more 360 degree turns, under 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area
free from large metal objects or power lines. The “CAL”
indicator will turn off and the compass will function
normally.Compass Varianceis the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,
the difference between magnetic and geographic north is
great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according
to the Compass Variance Map.
Compass/Temperature Button
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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the
display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press the C/T but-
ton for approximately 5 seconds. The last variance zone
number will be displayed. Press and hold the STEP
button for 1 second to select the new variance zone and
press the RESET button to resume normal operation.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
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Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering
wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD/DVD changer will
remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO
WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS
FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.
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