2008 JEEP COMMANDER oil

At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE:** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on
the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be change every 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing.18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
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Pressure Cap......................... 404
Radiator Cap......................... 404
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........402,435
Courtesy Lights......................... 130
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 395
Cruise Light........................... 193
Cup Holder............................ 172
Customer Assistance..................... 448
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Daytime Running Lights................... 128
Dealer Service.......................... 388
Defroster, Rear Window................... 177
Defroster, Windshield................71,258,265
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 385
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player............. 239
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 129
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 412Oil (Engine).......................... 389
Power Steering........................ 398
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 378
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 405
Engine Oil........................... 391
Used Engine Fluids..................... 391
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 159
Drive Belts............................ 392
Driving............................... 296
Off-Pavement......................... 296
Off-Road............................ 296
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 253
E-85 Fuel............................. 337
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 169
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Electronic Brake Control System............. 139
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 139
Brake Assist System.................... 141
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 142
Electronic Stability Program............... 143
Traction Control System................. 140
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 142
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 143
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 194
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................192,195
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 289
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Jacking............................. 368
Jump Starting......................... 374
Tow Hooks.......................... 377
Emission Control System Maintenance......386,440Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 393
Block Heater......................... 280
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Compartment...................382,383,384
Compartment Identification.........382,383,384
Cooling............................. 401
Exhaust Gas Caution................38,70,337
Fails to Start.......................... 279
Fuel Requirements..................333,435
Multi-Displacement..................... 306
Oil ..............................389,435
Oil Change Interval.................... 390
Oil Disposal.......................... 391
Oil Filter............................ 391
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 391
Oil Selection.......................... 435
Oil Synthetic......................... 391
Overheating.......................... 367
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Starting............................. 277
Temperature Gauge..................... 191
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 390
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 390
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 21
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution.................38,70,337
Exhaust System......................... 401
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 48
Exterior Finish Care...................... 415
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 393
Engine Oil........................... 391
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 391
Finish Care............................ 415
Flashers.............................. 366
Hazard Warning....................... 366Turn Signal.....................187,430,432
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 340
Engine Oil........................... 340
Fuel Requirements..................337,339
Replacement Parts..................... 340
Starting............................. 340
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 35
Flooded Engine Starting................... 279
Fluid Capacities......................... 435
Fluid Leaks............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission............... 411,412
Engine Oil........................... 389
Power Steering........................ 398
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 436
Fog Light Service........................ 431
Fog Lights.......................128,194,431
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat................. 113
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Battery Saver......................... 125
Brake Assist Warning.................152,193
Brake Warning........................ 187
Bulb Replacement...................... 428
Center Mounted Stop................... 434
Courtesy/Reading..................... 130
Cruise.............................. 193
Daytime Running...................... 128
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............124,129
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator........................152,189,193
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 194
Fog ..........................128,194,431
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 193
Fuses............................... 419
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Headlight Switch...................... 125
Headlights........................... 428
Headlights On With Wipers............... 126High Beam Indicator.................... 187
Illuminated Entry....................... 21
Instrument Cluster..................125,127
Interior..........................127,130
Lights On Reminder.................... 128
Low Fuel............................ 195
LowTire ............................ 190
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 187
Oil Pressure.......................... 189
Passing............................. 129
Reading............................. 130
Rear Servicing........................ 432
Rear Tail............................ 432
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 193
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 189
Service.............................. 428
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 187
Side Marker.......................... 432
SmartBeams.......................... 126
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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 323
Mopar Parts.........................388,451
MP3 Player............................ 239
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 306
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 124
Navigation Radio........................ 242
Navigation System....................... 242
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............333,334
Odometer..........................192,193
Trip ................................ 192
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..........296,414
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)..........296,414
Oil Change Indicator..................... 200
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 200Oil, Engine............................ 389
Capacity............................ 435
Change Interval....................... 390
Dipstick............................. 389
Disposal............................ 391
Filter............................... 391
Filter Disposal........................ 391
Identification Logo..................... 390
Materials Added to..................... 391
Pressure Warning Light.................. 189
Recommendation...................390,435
Synthetic............................ 391
Viscosity..........................390,435
Onboard Diagnostic System..............385,386
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 159
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 79
Overdrive............................. 286
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 286
Overhead Console....................... 158
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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
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