2008 JEEP COMMANDER instrument panel

Interior Lights
The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted
below the instrument panel, an overhead console light
assembly which contains both driver and passenger
reading lights, reading lights located above the rear
doors, and a rear cargo light. Opening a door or turning
the center of the multi-function control lever to the
extreme up position will activate all interior courtesy
lights.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Each light can be turned on by pressing the recessed area
of the lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area
of the lens a second time. There are also reading lights
located above the rear doors. Each light can be turned on
by pressing the front recessed area of the lens. To turn
these lights off, press the recessed area of the lens a
second time.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
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NOTE:The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the
radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System
The Rear Park Assist System can be enabled and disabled
with a switch located on the upper switch bank of the
instrument panel.When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the
instrument cluster will display the9PARK ASSIST DIS-
ABLED9message. Refer to ªElectronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual. When the
shifter is changed to R (Reverse) and the system is
disabled, the instrument cluster will actuate a single
chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the
message.
The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be ON when the
Rear Park Assist System is disabled or defective. The
Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be OFF when the
system is enabled.
Service the Rear Park Assist System
When the Rear Park Assist System is defective, the
instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per
ignition cycle, and it will display the9SERVICE PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM9message. Refer to ªElectronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
Rear Park Assist Switch
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POWER OUTLET
Front Power Outlet
To the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center
of instrument panel) is an outlet for electrically powered
accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to
access the outlet.
Rear Power Outlet Ð If Equipped
The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left
rear cargo area.
All accessories connected to this outlet should be re-
moved or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the battery against discharge.
Rear Power Outlet
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the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be
turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
Rear Window Defroster Ð If Equipped
Press this button (located on the Climate Control
panel) to turn on the rear window defroster and
the heated side mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the
button will illuminate to indicate the rear window de-
froster is ON. The defroster automatically turns off after
about 10 minutes of operation.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK Ð IF EQUIPPED
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity.
This vehicle is not equipped with roof rack cross rails as
built, unless ordered as optional equipment. Cross rails
must be installed prior to carrying loads on the roof rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel And Controls.............185
mInstrument Cluster......................186
mInstrument Cluster Description.............187
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 195
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................197
NEngine Oil Change Indicator System........200
NTrip Functions.......................200
NCompass Display.....................203NPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................205
NSystem Status........................209
mRadio General Information................210
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................210
NTwo Types Of Signals..................211
NElectrical Disturbances..................211
NAM Reception.......................211
NFM Reception........................2114

mSales Code REQ Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6±Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)................................212
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......212
NOperation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....220
NNotes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........222
NList Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................225
NInfo Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................225
mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................227
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......227NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................233
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............235
NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......238
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......238
mSales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð
If Equipped...........................239
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................240
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectŸ) (If Equipped) . . 240
NClock Setting Procedure.................240
mSales Code RER Ð AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio
With Navigation System Ð If Equipped.......242
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio.....243
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NClock Setting Procedure.................243
mUniversal Consumer Interface (UCI) Ð
If Equipped...........................244
NConnecting The iPodt..................245
NControlling The iPodtUsing Radio Buttons . . . 245
NPlay Mode..........................245
NList Or Browse Mode..................247
mSatellite Radio (RSC) Ð If Equipped (REQ And
RES Radios Only)......................249
NSystem Activation.....................249
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................249
NSelecting Satellite Mode.................250
NSatellite Antenna......................250NReception Quality.....................250
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Mode......250
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................253
NOperating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESt) (If Equipped).............253
mVideo Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) Ð
If Equipped...........................253
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 254
NRadio Operation......................255
NCD Player..........................255
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............256
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........256
mClimate Controls.......................257
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NManual Air Conditioning And Heating System Ð
If Equipped.........................257
NAutomatic Temperature Control Ð
If Equipped.........................260NRear Climate Control Ð If Equipped.......267
NOperating Tips.......................269
NOperating Tips Chart...................272
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