2008 JEEP COMMANDER manual transmission

Shifting Into Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before recre-
ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition key ON, engine off.
3. Shift transmission into N (Neutral).
4. Shift transfer case into N (Neutral).
Hold down N (Neutral) ªpinº switch (with a pen, etc.) for
4 seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink
indicating shift in progress. Lamp will stop blinking (stayon solid) when Neutral shift is complete. A ª4WD
SYSTEM IN NEUTRALº message will display on the
EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center). Refer to
ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Sec-
tion 4 of this manual.
Neutral Switch
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Hold down N (Neutral) ªpinº switch (with a pen, etc.) for
4 seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink
indicating shift in progress. Lamp will stop blinking (go
out) when shift is complete. The ª4WD SYSTEM IN
NEUTRALº message will no longer be displayed on the
EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center). Refer to
ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Sec-
tion 4 of this manual.
5. Shift transmission into P (Park).
6. Start the engine.
7. Shift transmission into D (Drive).
Neutral Switch
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Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or
similar dirty conditions, have your brake discs, brake
linings, and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as
possible. This will prevent any abrasive material from
causing excessive wear or unpredictable braking action.After off-road driving, completely inspect the underbody
of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering,
suspension and exhaust system for damage. Check
threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the
chassis, drivetrain components, steering and suspension.
Retighten, if required, to torque values specified in the
Service Manual. Also check for accumulations of vegeta-
tion or brush that could become a fire hazard, or conceal
damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
propeller shafts.
CAUTION!
Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions,
change all lubricants and lubricate body compo-
nents, all driveline joints and steering linkage more
often than in normal service to prevent excessive
wear.
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²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªUse Factory
Settingsº of the EVIC section in this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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Rear Folding....................... 113,117
Reclining............................ 108
Seatback Release....................... 117
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............20,189
Selection of Oil......................... 390
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 17
Sentry Key Programming................... 19
Sentry Key Replacement................... 18
Service Assistance....................... 448
Service Contract......................... 450
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 187
Service Manuals........................ 452
Setting the Clock................213,229,240,243
Settings, Personal........................ 205
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 281
Shifting............................... 281
Automatic Transmission................. 281
Shoulder Belts........................... 39Signals, Turn...................129,187,430,432
Skylights, Command View................. 168
SmartBeams........................... 126
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 322
Snow Plow............................ 363
Sound Systems (Radio).................... 239
Spare Tire............................. 369
Spark Plug Wires (Ignition Cables/Wires)...... 392
Spark Plugs............................ 392
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 333
Oil ................................ 390
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 136
Speedometer........................... 187
Starting............................... 277
Automatic Transmission................. 277
Cold Weather......................278,280
Engine Block Heater.................... 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 279
INDEX 473
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK)Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key (Fob) ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set
the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the DoorsTo Lock the DoorsTo Release the Liftgate Flipper GlassUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersTransmitter Battery ServiceGeneral Information
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE Liftgate Flipper GlassPower Liftgate - If EquippedOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder
BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Mode - If EquippedEnergy Management FeatureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat
Belt ExtenderDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior MirrorsFolding FeatureDrivers and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedPower Remote
Control Outside Mirrors - If EquippedHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedLighted Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone Connectivity
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Front Manual Seat AdjustmentFront Seat Adjustment - ReclineManual Lumbar Support Adjustment8 - Way Drivers Power Seat4 - Way Passengers Power Seat - If EquippedHead Restraints
Front Heated Seats-If Equipped40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat50/50 Third Row Folding Seat - If EquippedDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to MemoryMemory Position RecallTo Disable
A Transmitter Linked to MemoryEasy Entry/Exit SeatTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Multi-Function Control LeverBattery Saver Feature-Exterior/Interior LightsHeadlights and Parking LightsAutomatic Headlight System - If EquippedSmartBeams - If Equipped
Instrument Panel and Interior LightsDaytime Running Lights - If EquippedLights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHigh Beam SwitchPassing LightHeadlight Time DelayInterior LightsCourtesy/Reading LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS MistSpeed
Sensitive Intermittent Wiper SystemRain Sensing Wipers-If EquippedTILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONICSPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired
SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)TCS (Traction Control System)BAS (Brake Assist System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)ESP (Electronic
Stability Program)TSC (Trailer Sway Control)HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)ESP/BAS Warning Lamp and ESP/TCS Indicator LightREAR
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM- IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist SensorsRear Park Assist Warning DisplayEnable/Disable the Rear Park Assist SystemService the RearPark Assist SystemCleaning the Rear Park Assist SystemREAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED Turning the Rear
Camera OnTurning the Rear Camera OffOVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting
TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSunroof
Fully ClosedCOMMAND-VIEW SKYLIGHTS - IF EQUIPPED POWER OUTLET Front Power OutletRear Power Outlet - If EquippedPOWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED CUP HOLDERS CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load FloorREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window
Wiper/WasherRear Window Defroster - If EquippedROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysEngine Oil Change Indicator SystemTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)System StatusRADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC
MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating
Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions
- Satellite Radio (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RER- AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioClock
Setting ProcedureUNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting the iPodControlling the iPod using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList or Browse ModeSATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY) System Activation
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System
(VES) (If Equipped)VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE
CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System - If EquippedAutomatic Temperature Control - If EquippedRear Climate Control - If EquippedOperating TipsOperating Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingExtremely
Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock Manual Override - If EquippedBrake/Transmission Interlock System5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear RangesRocking the VehicleFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions - If EquippedQuadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions - If EquippedShift PositionsShifting ProceduresQuadra-Drive II System - If Equipped
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use 4WD LOW Range - If EquippedDriving Through WaterDriving In Snow, Mud and SandHill ClimbingTraction DownhillAfter Driving Off-RoadPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM POWER
STEERING MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading andTire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures
for High Speed OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base System - If EquippedPremium
System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.7/4.7L Engines (If Equipped)5.7L Engines (If Equipped)Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide Warnings
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler
Cap (Gas Cap)VEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 4WD ModelsTowing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II4WD ModelsSNOW PLOW WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR
ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowageSpare Tire RemovalPreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP STARTING EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 2WD Models Only
4WD Models OnlyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsSpark Plug WiresEngine Air Cleaner FilterCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control System
Maintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering Fluid CheckBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield Washers - Front and RearExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel System ConnectionsBrake System
Front/Rear Axle FluidTransfer CaseAutomatic TransmissionMaintenance After Off-Road DrivingAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSEPANEL Interior FusesUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) VEHICLE
STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Head LightFront Turn SignalFront Fog LightRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up LightsCenter High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINES Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX