2009 JEEP COMMANDER Owners Manual

CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without
cross rails installed. The load should be secured
and placed on top of the cross rails, not directly on
the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the
roof, place a blanket or some other protection
between the load and the roof surface.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the rated load capacity of your cross rail
system or the roof rack system maximum load
capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute
heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the
load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, should be
secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads.
This is especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
“Cautions” when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183
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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

▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........ 229
▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play)..................... 231
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 231
AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped................ 234
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 234
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped......................... 234
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 234
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................ 236▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 237
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 240
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 242
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 244
Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 245
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 245
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 251
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 253
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 256
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 256
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped........................... 257
▫Connecting The iPod................. 258
▫Using This Feature................... 258
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons . . 258
▫Play Mode......................... 259
▫List Or Browse Mode.................. 260
Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES Radios Only)......... 262
▫System Activation.................... 262
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 263
▫Selecting Satellite Mode................ 263
▫Satellite Antenna..................... 264▫Reception Quality.................... 264
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode..... 264
▫Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................ 266
Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped........ 267
Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code
XRV) — If Equipped.................... 267
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped........................... 268
▫Radio Operation..................... 269
▫CD Player.......................... 269
CD/DVD Maintenance.................. 270
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 270
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Climate Controls...................... 271
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System — If Equipped................. 271
▫Automatic Temperature Control — If
Equipped.......................... 274▫Rear Climate Control — If Equipped....... 281
▫Operating Tips...................... 283
▫Operating Tips Chart.................. 285
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Switch Bank 9 - Lower Switch Bank
2 - Instrument Cluster 6 - Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 - Climate Controls
3 - Radio 7 - Storage Bin 11 - Ignition Switch
4 - Glove Compartment 8 - Power Outlet 12 - Storage BinUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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