2008 JEEP COMMANDER fold seats

NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnectŸ System....................100
NGeneral Information...................108
mSeats................................108
NFront Manual Seat Adjustment............108
NFront Seat Adjustment Ð Recline..........108
NManual Lumbar Support Adjustment.......109
N8 - Way Driver's Power Seat..............110
N4 - Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð
If Equipped.........................110
NHead Restraints......................110
NFront Heated SeatsÐIf Equipped..........111
N40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat........113N50/50 Third Row Folding Seat Ð
If Equipped.........................117
mDriver Memory Seat Ð If Equipped.........118
NSetting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory.......119
NMemory Position Recall.................120
NTo Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 121
NEasy Entry/Exit Seat...................122
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............123
mLights...............................124
NMulti-Function Control Lever.............124
NBattery Saver FeatureÐExterior/Interior
Lights.............................125
NHeadlights And Parking Lights...........125
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row
seats in the tumbled position. The outer second row
seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and
exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in personal injury.
NOTE:If sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward on
the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble
the seat forward.
Fold and Tumble Seat
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Folding Rear Seat..................... 113,117
Four Wheel Drive....................... 290
Operation........................... 290
Systems............................. 290
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 290
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 366
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 289
Front Axle (Differential)................... 410
Front Heated Seats....................... 111
Fuel................................. 333
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 341
Gasoline............................ 333
Gauge.............................. 194
Hoses.............................. 407
Materials Added....................... 336
Octane Rating......................333,334
Requirements......................... 435
System Hoses......................... 407
Tank Capacity........................ 435Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution................336,342,343
Fuses................................ 419
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 159
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............341,343,386
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 333
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 334
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 335
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 191
Fuel................................ 194
Speedometer......................... 187
Tachometer.......................... 189
Gear Ranges........................... 283
General Information...............20,26,108,333
Glass Cleaning.......................... 418
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 347
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 346
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 190
Tow/Haul Indicator.................... 192
Traction Control....................152,189
Turn Signal..................124,129,430,432
Vanity Mirror.......................... 81
Voltage............................. 195
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 174
Loading Vehicle......................... 344
Tires ............................... 311
Locks................................. 28
Automatic Door........................ 29
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 28
Power Door........................... 29
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................64,65
Lubrication, Body....................... 399
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 177
Lumbar Support........................ 109Maintenance Free Battery.................. 395
Maintenance Procedures................... 389
Maintenance Schedule.................... 440
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 187,386
Manual, Service......................... 452
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 408
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 118
Memory Seat........................... 118
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 118
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 200
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 78
Electric Powered....................... 80
Electric Remote........................ 80
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Heated.............................. 81
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Vanity............................... 81
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Quadra-Trac.........................290,291
Radial Ply Tires......................... 318
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 210
Radio, Navigation....................... 242
Radio Operation......................240,256
Radio, Satellite.................239,240,243,249
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 239
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 133
Rear Air Conditioning.................... 267
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 410
Rear Camera........................... 157
Rear Cup Holder........................ 172
Rear Heater............................ 267
Rear Park Sense System................... 153
Rear Seat, Fold and Tumble................ 113
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 113,117
Rear Window Defroster................... 177
Rear Window Features.................... 176Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 176
Rearview Mirrors........................ 78
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 359
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 360
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 361
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 334
Refrigerant............................ 398
Reminder, Lights On..................... 128
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 254
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs....................... 427
Replacement Keys........................ 18
Replacement Tires....................... 320
Reporting Safety Defects................... 451
Restraints, Child......................... 60
INDEX 471
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Restraints, Occupant...................... 38
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 289
Roll Over Warning........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier....................... 177
Rotation, Tires.......................... 322
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 71
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 451
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 306
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio..................239,240,243,249
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 250
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 440
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 71
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 39
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 44And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint.......................60,67
Extender............................. 48
Front Seat............................ 39
Inspection............................ 71
Maintenance........................71,419
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Reminder............................ 193
Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 44
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Cleaning............................ 417
Easy Entry........................... 122
Fold and Tumble Rear................... 113
Head Restraints....................... 110
Heated.............................. 111
Lumbar Support....................... 109
Memory............................. 118
Power.............................. 110
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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