2006 JEEP COMMANDER battery

▫Transmitter Battery Service...............24

Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........25
▫ToSetTheAlarm ......................26
▫To Disarm The System...................26

Liftgate...............................27
▫Liftgate Flipper Glass...................28

Power Windows........................29
▫Auto Down..........................30
▫Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
(Driver’s And Front Passenger Door Only)....30
▫Window Lockout Switch.................31
▫Wind Buffeting........................31

Occupant Restraints......................32▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................33
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.....34
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....37
▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped.....38
▫Energy Management Feature..............38
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................39
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................40
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............41
▫Seat Belt Extender......................41
▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS)..................42
▫Child Restraint........................58

Engine Break-In Recommendations...........68
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2. While the “Unlock” button is pressed, (after 4 seconds)
press the “Lock” button. Release both buttons.
The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate
from a normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of
the battery is a minimum of three years.2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, remove the
small screw, and separate the two halves of the transmit-
ter. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during
removal.
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2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.3. To reassemble the transmitter case, join the two halves
of the case together. Install and tighten the screw until
snug. Make sure there is an even “gap” between the two
halves. Test transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, liftgate
flipper glass, and ignition for unauthorized operation.
When the alarm is activated, the system provides both
audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeat-
edly for three minutes and the headlights and taillights
will flash for an additional 15 minutes.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........106
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment.......106
▫Head Restraints......................107
▫8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat..............108
▫4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped.........................108
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............108
▫40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat........109
▫50/50 Third Row Folding Seat............113

Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped.........114
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory.......115
▫Memory Position Recall.................116
▫To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 117▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat...................118

To Open And Close The Hood.............119

Lights...............................120
▫Interior Lighting......................120
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................121
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............122
▫Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior
Lights .............................122
▫Headlights And Parking Lights...........122
▫Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 123
▫Smartbeams — If Equipped..............124
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights.......125
▫Daytime Running Lights — Canada Only....125
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Call Termination
To end a call in progress, momentarily press thePhone’
button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if
there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
Redial
•
Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Redial.
•The UConnect™ system will call the last number that
was dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may not
be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys-
tem.
Call Continuation
Call continuation is progression of a phone call on
UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has
been switched to off. Call continuation functionality
available on the vehicle can be any one of three types:
•After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue
on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or
until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of
the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the
call to the mobile phone.
•After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue
on the UConnect™ system for certain duration, after
which the call is automatically transferred from the
UConnect™ system to the mobile phone.
•An active call is automatically transferred to the
mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off.
UConnect™ System Features
Language Selection
To change the language that the UConnect™ system is
using,
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
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When calling a number with your UConnect™ system
that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone
sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push
the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say the sequence you
wish to enter followed by the wordSend.For example,
if required to enter your pin number followed with a
pound3746#,youcanpressthe’VoiceRecognition’
button and say3746#Send.Saying a number, or
sequence of numbers, followed bySendis also to be
used to navigate through an automated customer service
center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playingWould you like to pair a phone, clear
a,you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and
sayPair a Phoneto select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys-
tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations.The UConnect™ system will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming net-
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
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Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,
instrument panel light dimming, passing light, interior
courtesy/dome lights, and optional fog lights.
Turn Signal Auto-Mode — If Equipped
Tap the multi-function control lever once and the turn
signal (left or right) will flash 3 times, and automatically
turn off.
Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior Lights
If the multi-function control lever is left in the interior
light position, parking light position, or the headlight
position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF
position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn
off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes.
Normal operation will resume when the ignition is
turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to
another position.
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation. Turn to the third
detent for “Auto” headlight operation (if equipped).
Multi-Function Control Lever
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console contains an optional universal
garage door opener (HomeLink), storage for sunglasses,
and optional power sunroof switches.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
NOTE:The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver is dis-
abled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.
For additional information on HomeLink, call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
Overhead Console
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