2006 JEEP COMMANDER Owners Manual

Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission...............372,373
Engine Oil........................... 352
Power Steering........................ 361
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 389
Fog Lights..........................126,185
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat................. 109
Folding Rear Seat.....................109,113
Four Wheel Drive....................... 264
Operation........................... 264
Systems............................. 264
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 264
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 330
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 263
Front Axle (Differential)................... 376
Fuel................................. 305
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 309
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 309Gasoline............................ 305
Gauge.............................. 184
Materials Added....................... 307
Octane Rating........................ 305
Requirements......................... 388
Tank Capacity........................ 388
Fuel System Caution...................307,310
Fuses................................ 381
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............309,348
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 305
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 306
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 306
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 182
Fuel................................ 184
Speedometer......................... 178
Tachometer.......................... 180
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Gear Ranges........................... 257
General Information.................... 24,303
Glass Cleaning.......................... 380
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 313
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 312
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 82
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 330
Head Restraints......................... 107
Head Rests............................ 107
Headlights............................ 122
On With Wipers....................... 123
Heated Mirrors.......................... 80
Heated Seats........................... 108
Heater, Engine Block..................... 255
High Beam Indicator..................... 178
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 126
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 314Holder,Cup ........................... 164
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 152
Hood Release.......................... 119
Hoses................................ 370
Identifying Your Engine................... 346
Ignition
Key ................................. 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 18
Infant Restraint........................ 58,59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 290
Information Center, Vehicle................. 186
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................177,178
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 176
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 380
Integrated Power Module.................. 385
Interior Appearance Care.................. 379
Interior Fuses.......................... 381
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Interior Lighting........................ 120
Interior Lights.......................120,125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 332
Jack Operation.......................332,335
Jacking Instructions...................... 335
Jump Starting.......................... 338
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 63,64
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 305
Leaks, Fluid............................ 71
LifeofTires ............................ 294
Liftgate................................ 27
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 28
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 168
Lights .............................. 71,120
Airbag............................ 56,179
Alarm ............................... 70
Anti-Lock........................... 179
Automatic Headlights................... 123
Battery Saver......................... 122
Brake Assist Warning.................140,183
Brake Warning........................ 178
Courtesy/Reading..................... 121
Cruise .............................. 184
Daytime Running...................... 125
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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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Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 48
Occupant Restraints....................... 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 305
Odometer..........................183,184
Trip ................................ 183
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..........276,376
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)..........276,376
Oil, Engine............................ 352
Capacity............................ 388
Change Interval....................... 352
Dipstick............................. 352
Filter ............................... 355
Identification Logo..................... 354
Materials Added to..................... 355
Pressure Warning Light.................. 180
Recommendation...................353,388
Viscosity..........................354,388
Onboard Diagnostic System..............348,349
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 152Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 80
Overdrive............................. 259
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 259
Overhead Console....................... 152
Overheating, Engine...................182,331
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 416
PaintCare ............................. 377
Paint Damage.......................... 377
Panic Alarm............................ 23
Park Assist System, Rear.................. 141
Parking Brake.......................... 269
Passing Light........................... 126
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 147
Pets.................................. 68
Pets, Transporting........................ 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 285
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PolishingandWaxing ..................... 378
Power
Distribution Center..................... 383
Door Locks........................... 20
Mirrors .............................. 81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 162
Seats............................... 108
Steering..........................274,361
Sunroof............................. 159
Windows............................. 29
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 41
Preparation for Jacking.................... 334
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 39
Programmable Electronic Features......154,158,189
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................154,158
Quadra-Trac........................... 264Radial Ply Tires......................... 293
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 199
Radio Operation...................200,214,232
Radio, Satellite.......................223,226
Radio (Sound Systems).................200,214
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 129
Rear Air Conditioning.................... 243
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 376
Rear Cup Holder........................ 164
Rear Heater............................ 243
Rear Liftgate............................ 18
Rear Park Assist System................... 141
Rear Seat, Fold and Tumble................ 109
Rear Seat, Folding....................109,113
Rear Window Defroster................... 233
Rear Window Features.................... 168
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 168
Rearview Mirrors........................ 78
Reclining Front Seats..................... 106
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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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