2007 JEEP COMMANDER four wheel drive

Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera-
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading
and cold tire inflation pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum
load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could
cause them to fail. You could have a serious accident.
Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity
at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Radial-Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires
on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al-
ways use radial tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
dealer for radial tire repairs.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h).
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A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare
wheel if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full size
spare wheel and tire assembly. The matching full size spare
tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires.
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au-
dible chime will be activated when one or more of
the four active road tire pressures are low. The audible
chime will sound once every ignition cycle for each
condition that it detects. Should this occur, you should
stop as soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of
each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the
vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure. The system
will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Light” will extinguish once the updated tire pres-
sures have been received. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to
receive this information. A low spare tire will not cause
the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to illumi-
nate or the chime to sound.The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 60 seconds, and an audible chime will
sound when a system fault is detected. The flash cycle
will repeat every ten minutes, without an audible chime,
until the fault condition no longer exists. If the ignition
key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the
system fault still exists.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full
size spare tire, it has a tire pressure monitoring sensor,
and can be monitored by the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS). In the event that the matching full size
spare tire is swapped with a low pressure road tire, the
next ignition key cycle will still show the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” to be ON, and a chime to
sound. Driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15
mph (24 km/h) will turn OFF the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” as long as the spare tire or any other
road tire(s) are not below the low pressure warning
threshold.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in neutral. Always, block or
chockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
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WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing
serious injury.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
2WD Models Only
Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in N
(Neutral) at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for
distances of not more than 15 miles (24 km). Towing at
more than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 15 miles(24 km) can cause severe transmission damage. If the
transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km), remove the driveshaft or tow with all four
wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle
raised and the other end on a towing dolly.
4WD Models Only
The manufacturer recommends towing with all four
wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle
raised and the other end on a towing dolly.
352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Finish Care............................ 389
Flashers.............................. 340
Hazard Warning....................... 340
Turn Signal.......................... 176
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 313
Engine Oil........................... 313
Fuel Requirements................... 311,312
Maintenance.......................... 314
Replacement Parts..................... 313
Starting............................. 313
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 33
Flooded Engine Starting................... 252
Fluid Capacities......................... 402
Fluid Leaks............................. 70
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 385
Engine Oil........................... 362
Power Steering........................ 372Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 403
Fog Lights..........................123,183
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat................. 108
Folding Rear Seat.....................108,111
Four Wheel Drive....................... 264
Operation........................... 264
Systems............................. 264
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 264
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 340
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 263
Front Axle (Differential)................... 384
Fuel................................. 307
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 314
Gasoline............................ 307
Gauge.............................. 182
Hoses.............................. 381
Materials Added....................... 309
Octane Rating........................ 307
Requirements......................... 402
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LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....61,63
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 307
Leaks, Fluid............................ 70
Life of Tires............................ 293
Liftgate................................ 32
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 166
Lights..............................70,119
Airbag............................55,177
Alarm............................... 69
Anti-Lock........................... 177
Automatic Headlights................... 120
Battery Saver......................... 120
Brake Assist Warning.................143,181
Brake Warning........................ 176
Courtesy/Reading..................... 125
Cruise.............................. 182
Daytime Running...................... 123Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 119,124
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator........................143,178,181
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 182
Fog .............................123,183
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 181
Fuses............................... 393
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 340
Headlight Switch...................... 120
Headlights On With Wipers............... 121
High Beam Indicator.................... 176
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................120,122
Interior..........................122,125
Lights On Reminder.................... 123
Low Fuel............................ 183
LowTire ............................ 179
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 176
Oil Pressure.......................... 178
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