2009 JEEP COMMANDER remote control

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
Remote Control Location
Remote Sound System Controls
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Blower Control
The blower control rotary knob (on the
left) controls the blower and can be set
in one of four speeds and OFF.The
blower fan motor will remain on un-
til the system is turned to the OFF
position or the ignition is turned
OFF.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
Temperature Control
The temperature control rotary knob
(in the center) controls the air tem-
perature. The coldest temperature set-
ting is on the extreme left and the
warmest setting on the extreme right
of the rotation. The knob can be posi-
tioned at any point on the dial.
Mode Control
The mode control rotary knob (on the
right) can be placed in several posi-
tions. Dots between each of the mode
selections identify intermediate modes
that allow the occupants to fine tune
airflow distribution.
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Radiator Cap......................... 434
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........432,465
Courtesy Lights......................... 147
Cruise Light........................... 198
Cupholders............................ 176
Customer Assistance..................... 487
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights................... 143
Dealer Service.......................... 421
Defroster, Rear Window................... 181
Defroster, Windshield................75,273,279
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 418
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 146
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 441
Oil (Engine).......................... 422
Power Steering........................ 317
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 412Disarming, Theft System................... 21
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 424
Used Engine Fluids.................... 424
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 162
Driving............................... 312
Off-Pavement......................... 313
Off-Road............................ 313
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 267
E-85 Fuel............................. 372
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 173
Electronic Brake Control System............. 323
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 323
Brake Assist System.................... 324
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 325
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Loading Vehicle......................... 378
Tires ............................... 342
Locks................................. 29
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Power Door........................... 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................68,69
Lubrication, Body....................... 427
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 181
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 425
Maintenance Procedures................... 422
Maintenance Schedule.................... 470
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................193,419
Manual, Service......................... 491Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 134
Memory Seat........................... 134
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 134
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 206
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 87
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 356
Mopar Parts.........................421,490
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 323
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 140
506 INDEX

Rear Heater............................ 281
Rear Park Sense System................... 156
Rear Seat, Fold and Tumble................ 128
Rear Seat, Folding....................128,132
Rear Window Defroster................... 181
Rear Window Features.................... 180
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 180
Rearview Mirrors........................ 83
Reclining Front Seats..................... 122
Recorder, Event Data...................... 62
Recreational Towing...................... 392
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 393
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 395
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 368
Refrigerant............................ 427
Reminder, Lights On..................... 145
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 50
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 27Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 268
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Replacement Bulbs....................... 457
Replacement Keys........................ 18
Replacement Parts....................... 421
Replacement Tires....................... 353
Reporting Safety Defects................... 490
Restraints, Child......................... 64
Restraints, Occupant...................... 42
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 306
Roll Over Warning........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier....................... 181
Rotation, Tires.......................... 355
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 490
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 42
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Service Contract......................... 489
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 193
Service Manuals........................ 491
Setting the Clock................220,234,237,247
Settings, Personal........................ 212
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 298
Shifting............................... 297
Automatic Transmission................. 297
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn...................145,192,460,462
Sirius Backseat TV™..................... 267
Skylights, Command View................. 172
SmartBeams........................... 141
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 354
Snow Plow............................ 392
Spare Tire.......................349,350,402
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 367Oil ................................ 423
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 153
Speedometer........................... 191
Starting.............................27,292
Automatic Transmission................. 292
Cold Weather......................294,296
Engine Block Heater.................... 296
Engine Fails to Start.................... 295
Remote.............................. 27
Steering
Power.............................. 317
Tilt Column.......................... 151
Wheel, Tilt........................... 151
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 268
Storage............................... 456
Storage, Vehicle......................284,456
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 456
Sun Roof.............................. 169
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Sun Visor Extension....................... 87
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 331
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 424
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 194
Telescoping Steering Column............... 151
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 274
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 196
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft System Arming...................... 20
Theft System Disarming.................... 21
Tilt Steering Column..................... 151
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 146
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 342
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 341
Tire Markings.......................... 337
Tire Safety Information.................... 337Tires ............................75,346,492
Air Pressure.......................... 347
Chains.............................. 354
Changing............................ 401
Compact Spare........................ 349
General Information.................... 346
High Speed.......................... 348
Inflation Pressures..................... 347
Jacking............................. 401
Life of Tires.......................... 352
Load Capacity........................ 342
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 356
Pressure Warning Light.................. 195
Quality Grading....................... 492
Radial.............................. 349
Replacement......................... 353
Rotation............................ 355
Safety............................75,337
Sizes............................... 339
512 INDEX

Spare Tire........................... 402
Spinning............................ 351
Tread Wear Indicators................... 352
Wheel Mounting...................... 408
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 385
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 305
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 411
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 197
Towing............................380,412
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 102
Disabled Vehicle....................... 412
Guide.............................. 384
Recreational.......................... 392
Weight.............................. 384
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Traction Control......................... 324
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 331
Trailer Towing.......................... 380
Cooling System Tips.................... 392Hitches............................. 383
Minimum Requirements................. 386
Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 385
Wiring.............................. 389
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 384
Trailer Weight.......................... 384
Transfer Case........................... 439
Maintenance......................... 439
Transmission
Automatic........................299,440
Maintenance......................... 440
Shifting............................. 297
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 162
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
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