2006 JEEP COMMANDER child seat

If the seat belt has a automatic locking retractor, it will
have a distinctive label. Pull the belt from the retractor
until there is enough to allow you to pass through the
child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.
Then, pull the belt until it is all extracted from the
retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling
on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about
the child restraint. Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”
earlier in this section.
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may needto do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:
Tether Strap Mounting
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Route the tether strap over the seat back and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether over
the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor
located on the back of the seat.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new 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-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
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To 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. Raise the head restraints.4. Close the tailgate.WARNING!
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 vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator
pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote
Keyless Entry transmitters can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the “Unlock” button is
pressed.
Pull Strap
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead
console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the N (Neutral) or P (Park)
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5
seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
Ignition Key Positions
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............122,126
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator........................140,180,183
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 184
Fog .............................126,185
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 183
Fuses............................... 381
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 330
Headlight Switch...................... 122
Headlights On With Wipers............... 123
High Beam Indicator.................... 178
Illuminated Entry....................... 18
Instrument Cluster..................122,125
Interior..........................120,125
Lights On Reminder.................... 125
Low Fuel............................ 185
LowTire ............................ 181
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 178
Oil Pressure.......................... 180Passing............................. 126
Reading............................. 121
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 183
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 180
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 178
SmartBeams.......................... 124
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 181
Tow/Haul Indicator.................... 183
Traction Control....................140,180
Turn Signal........................122,126
VanityMirror .......................... 82
Voltage............................. 185
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 166
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 285
Locks................................. 18
Automatic Door........................ 20
Child Protection........................ 19
Door................................ 18
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Liftgate, Tailgate........................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 63,64
Lubrication, Body....................... 363
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 169
Lumbar Support........................ 106
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 359
Maintenance Procedures................... 351
Maintenance Schedule.................... 392
Schedule “A”......................... 405
Schedule “B”......................... 395
Maintenance Schedules.................... 392
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 178,349
Manual, Service......................... 416
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 371
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 114
Memory Seat........................... 114Memory Seats and Radio.................. 114
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 195
Mirrors ................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Electric Remote........................ 81
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Heated.............................. 80
Outside.............................. 80
Rearview............................. 78
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 297
Mopar Parts.........................350,415
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 280
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 122
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 68
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Recorder, Event Data...................... 56
Recreational Towing...................... 323
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 324
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 326
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 306
Refrigerant............................ 361
Reminder, Lights On..................... 125
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 230
Replacement Bulbs....................... 387
Replacement Tires....................... 295
Reporting Safety Defects................... 415
Restraints, Child......................... 58
Restraints, Occupant...................... 32
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 263
Roof Type Carrier....................... 169
Rotation, Tires.......................... 304Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 415
Safety Information, Tire................... 281
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................223,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 229
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 392
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 70
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 40
Seat Belts.............................. 33
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 37
And Pregnant Women................... 41
Child Restraint....................... 58,66
Extender............................. 41
Front Seat............................ 33
Inspection............................ 70
Maintenance........................ 70,381
Pretensioners.......................... 39
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