2006 JEEP COMMANDER radio antenna

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
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫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
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175
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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Climate Controls — Manual
Air Conditioning
The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti-
lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary
knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired
interior conditions.The instrument panel features four dual-vane airflow
registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends of
the instrument panel and two are located in the center of
the instrument panel. These registers can be closed to
partially block airflow, and they can be adjusted to direct
airflow where the occupant desires.
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating Controls
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............179,271
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 169
Adjustable Pedals....................... 147
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 358
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 360
Air Conditioning........................ 232
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 236
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 243
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 361
Air Conditioning System.................. 232
AirFilter .............................. 358
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 290
Airbag................................ 42
Airbag Deployment....................... 54
Airbag Light....................... 56,70,179
Airbag Maintenance....................... 56
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 25,180
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 25
Alignment and Balance................... 296Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 229
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 388
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............132,271
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 179
Anti-Theft System..................... 25,180
Appearance Care........................ 377
Auto Down Power Windows................ 30
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 79
Automatic Door Locks..................... 20
Automatic Headlights.................... 123
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 237
Automatic Transmission................256,372
Adding Fluid......................... 374
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 372
Fluid Level Check...................... 373
FluidType ........................... 372
Special Additives...................... 375
Torque Converter...................... 262
420 INDEX

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
432 INDEX