2006 JEEP COMMANDER remote control

WARNING!
•Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you
have airbags.
•Being too close to the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel during airbag deployment could cause
serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach
the steering wheel or instrument panel.
•If the vehicle has left and right side curtain
airbags, they also need room to inflate. Do not
lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the
center of the seat.
Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
•Occupant Restraint Control Module
•Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Airbag
•Passenger Airbag
•Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows
•Side Remote Acceleration Sensors
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Knee Impact Bolsters
•Front Acceleration Sensors
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ...............................78
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................78
▫Inside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped..........................79
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........80
▫Outside Mirrors.......................80
▫Heated Remote Control Mirrors —
If Equipped..........................80
▫Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors......81
▫Lighted Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped.......82
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped............................82
▫Operations...........................84
▫Phone Call Features....................91
▫UConnect™ System Features..............93
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............98
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................100

Seats................................105
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment............105
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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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Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other objects. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defrost.
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Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.
After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by
the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in this section for details. (See page 114 for
more information.)
Power Mirror Switches
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81
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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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▫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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VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE
XRV) — IF EQUIPPED
The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con-
sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display)
screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head-
sets. The DVD player is mounted in the rear of the center
console storage bin, and is concealed by a door that lifts
up for access. Refer to your VES™ User’s Manual for
detailed operating instructions.
DVD Player Location
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