2009 JEEP COMMANDER keyless

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a
targeted range of 328 ft (100 m).
How to Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Liftgate closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
•RKE PANIC button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will honk twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
•If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later.
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle
is in the Remote Start mode.
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•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition must be cycled by pushing the START/
STOP button twice (or the ignition switch must be
cycled to the ON position) before you can repeat the
start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the
Vehicle
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
simply press and release the START/STOP button. If the
START/STOP button is not present, insert the key into
the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON
position.NOTE:
•For the vehicle not equipped with Keyless Go feature,
the ignition switch must be in the ON position in order
to drive the vehicle.
•For the vehicle not equipped with Keyless Go feature,
the message “Insert Key/Turn To On” will display in
the EVIC until you insert the key. Once inserted, the
message “Turn To On” will display in the EVIC until
you turn the key to On. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
•For the vehicle equipped with Keyless Go feature, the
message “Push Button/Insert Key” will display in the
EVIC until you push the START Button.
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Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature — Only
Available if Auto Lock is Enabled
This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s
door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Refer to “Auto Unlock on Exit” under
“Customer-Programmable Features” in the “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
manual or see your authorized dealer.
Passive Entry System — If Equipped
The Passive Entry system allows you to unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) without using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter unlock button, or the unlock button
located on the vehicle’s interior door panel. To use this
feature you must have a valid RKE transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the door handle you desire to use, and it must
be located outside of the vehicle.
To Unlock the Vehicle’s Doors
To unlock the vehicle’s door(s), grasp the door handle
and the door(s) will unlock.
NOTE:
•If the vehicle has not been used for 72 hours or it has
been raining for 24 hours, you may have to pull a door
handle to reactivate this feature.
•If the vehicle’s door locks are programmed to “Unlock
Driver’s Door 1st Press,” only the driver’s door will
unlock when the driver’s door handle is grasped. If the
vehicle’s door locks are programmed to “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press”, all doors will unlock if any door
handle is grasped. Refer to “Remote Key Unlock”
under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
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•If you accidentally lock your RKE transmitter in the
vehicle using the door panel switch, ALL doors will
unlock and the horn will chirp three times after all
doors are closed. If you do this three times, the system
will not chirp and the doors will remain locked on the
third attempt. To re-enable the system the vehicle must
be unlocked with another valid RKE transmitter.
To Lock the Vehicle’s Doors
The vehicle doors can be locked by using the RKE
transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the
vehicle’s interior door panel.
To Place an RKE Transmitter in the Vehicle for
Safekeeping – Vehicles Equipped with Keyless
Go only
If you want to lock an RKE transmitter in your vehicle by
using the door panel switch perform the following pro-
cedure:
1. With the desired RKE transmitter in the vehicle, press
the door lock switch located on the door panel. All doorswill lock. When all doors are closed you will hear three
chirps of the horn and the doors will unlock. This is the
same lock/unlock and chirping sound that you would
experience if you accidentally locked your RKE transmit-
ter in the vehicle.
2. Open the door and repeat Step 1 two more times (three
times total). The doors will remain locked; no audible
warnings will occur.
NOTE:Any RKE transmitter that is locked in the
vehicle either by a passive lock, another RKE lock, or the
door panel lock switch will be disabled from Keyless Go.
The disabled RKE transmitter(s) will be re-enabled after a
passive unlock or RKE unlock.
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Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped........................... 116
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 116
▫Commands......................... 118
▫Voice Training....................... 121
Seats............................... 121
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment........... 121
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline......... 122
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment...... 122
▫Eight–Way Driver’s Power Seat........... 123
▫Four–Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped......................... 123
▫Head Restraints...................... 124
▫Front Heated Seats — If Equipped........ 125▫Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped......... 126
▫40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat........ 128
▫50/50 Third Row Folding Seat —
If Equipped......................... 132
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped......... 134
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter To
Memory........................... 135
▫Memory Position Recall................ 136
▫To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory........................... 137
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat.................. 138
To Open And Close The Hood............. 139
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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator
pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro-
grammed to recall the same positions when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed.
Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One
or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory
position. The memory system can accommodate up to
four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the
two memory positions.
Driver Memory Switches
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Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to Memory
NOTE:Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered
button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.
2. Press the driver door memory button number 1 if you
are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2
if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The system
will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system to
complete the memory recall before continuing to Step 3.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s sideview
mirror to the desired positions.
4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
remove the key.
7. Press and release the S (SET) button located on the
driver’s door.
8. Within five seconds, press and release memory button
1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must be
performed within five seconds if you desire to also use a
RKE transmitter to recall memory positions.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE
transmitters.
10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features................ 189
Instrument Cluster..................... 190
Instrument Cluster Description............ 191
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 200
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays........................... 201
▫Engine Oil Change Indicator System....... 205
▫Trip Functions....................... 206
▫Keyless Go Display — If Equipped........ 209▫Compass Display..................... 210
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)........................... 212
▫System Status....................... 216
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)................................ 218
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode....... 218
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 2274