2006 JEEP COMMANDER wheel alignment

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance charac-
teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control
and have an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment and Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull left or right.
Alignment will not correct this problem. See your autho-
rized dealer for proper diagnosis.
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Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
Base System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
readings to the Receiver Module.
NOTE:It is particularly important, for you to check the
tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain
the proper pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au-
dible chime will be activated when one or moretire pressures is low. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 10 to 60 seconds
when a system fault is detected. The flash cycle will
repeat every ten minutes or until the fault condition is
removed and reset.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the
following components:•Receiver Module
•5 Wheel Sensors (including Full Size Spare Tire)
•Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
The system will consist of tire pressure monitoring
sensors attached to each wheel through the valve stem
mounting hole, a central receiver module and a “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.” A sensor is located in
the spare wheel if the vehicle is equipped with a match-
ing full size spare wheel and tire assembly.
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Oil ................................ 353
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 148
Speedometer........................... 178
Starting............................... 253
Automatic Transmission................. 253
Cold Weather......................254,255
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 338
Engine Block Heater.................... 255
Engine Fails to Start.................... 254
Steering
Power...........................274,361
Wheel, Tilt........................... 131
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 230
Storage............................... 386
Storage, Vehicle......................246,386
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 386
Sun Roof.............................. 159
Sun Visor Extension....................... 82Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 42
Tachometer............................ 180
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 237
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 182
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 63
Tilt Steering Column..................... 131
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 127
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 285
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 284
Tire Markings.......................... 281
Tire Safety Information.................... 281
Tires ............................ 71,289,417
Air Pressure.......................... 290
Alignment and Balance.................. 296
Chains.............................. 303
Changing............................ 332
General Information.................... 289
High Speed.......................... 292
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Transmission
Automatic........................256,372
Maintenance.......................... 372
Range Indicator....................... 184
Shifting ............................. 256
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 152
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 294
Turn Signals.........................126,178
Underhood Fuses.....................383,385
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 417
Universal Transmitter..................... 152
Upholstery Care........................ 379
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 370
VanityMirrors ........................... 82
Variance, Compass....................... 198Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 8
Vehicle Loading......................... 286
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 9
Vehicle Storage.......................246,386
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 224
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 354
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 330
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 415
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 169
Washers, Windshield..................127,363
Washing Vehicle......................... 377
WaxingandPolishing ..................... 377
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 296
Wheel Mounting........................ 337
WindBuffeting ....................... 31,161
Window Fogging.....................235,247
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