2006 JEEP COMMANDER trip computer

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Interior Controls.......176

Instrument Cluster......................177

Instrument Cluster Description.............178

Electronic Vehicle Information Center —
If Equipped...........................186
▫Customer Programmable Features.........189
▫Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer......193
▫Trip Computer.......................195

Radio General Information................199▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................199
▫Two Types Of Signals..................200
▫Electrical Disturbances..................200
▫AM Reception.......................200
▫FM Reception........................200

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With
Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And
Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................200
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......2014

Customer Programmable Features
Press the MENU button until one of the display choices
following appears:
Language?
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
computer functions. Press the STEP button while in this
display selects English, Espanol, or Francais. As you
continue the displayed information will be shown in the
selected language.
Menu Button
Step Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189
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Easy Entry/Exit Seat? (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning
which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the
vehicle.
The Easy Entry/ Easy Exit feature is not enabled when
the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/
Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through
the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Pressing the STEP button
when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.” The seat
will return to the memorized seat location (if REMOTE
LINK TO MEMORY is set to YES) when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. For
more information, refer to “Easy Entry/Exit Seat —
Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3 of this manual. (See
page 118 for more information.)
Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer
This display provides the outside temperature, one of the
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle
is facing, and vehicle trip information. The compass and
temperature display is the normal display. When the C/T
button is pressed the compass/temperature display returns.
Compass/Temperature Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193
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Trip Computer
This feature, located in the instrument cluster, displays
the following information when the display is in the
“Compass/Temperature” mode and the STEP button is
pressed:
Step Button
Press the STEP button to cycle through all of the
Compass/Mini-Trip Computer displays.
Step Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195
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Chains, Tire............................ 303
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 332
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 282
Checks, Safety......................... 70,71
Child Restraint.................... 58,59,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 63,64
Child Safety Locks........................ 19
Climate Control......................... 232
Clock ...........................202,216,223
Command View Skylights.................. 161
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 231
Compass.............................. 193
Compass Variance....................... 198
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 193
Console, Overhead....................... 152
Contract, Service........................ 414
Converter, Catalytic...................... 356
Cooling System......................... 365
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 367Coolant Capacity...................... 388
Coolant Level......................... 368
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 368
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 366
Inspection........................... 365
Points to Remember.................... 369
Pressure Cap......................... 367
Radiator Cap......................... 367
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........366,388
Courtesy Lights......................... 121
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 358
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 148
CruiseLight ........................... 184
CupHolder ............................ 164
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 351
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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
INDEX 429
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