2009 JEEP COMMANDER Owners Manual

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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Tread Wear Indicators.................... 352
Turn Signals...................145,192,460,462
UCI Connector......................... 257
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 88
Underhood Fuses.....................451,455
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 492
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 257
Universal Transmitter..................... 162
Upholstery Care........................ 446
Vanity Mirrors........................... 87
Variance, Compass....................... 211
Vehicle Certification Label................. 378
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 8
Vehicle Loading......................342,378
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 9
Vehicle Storage.......................284,456Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat
Video System).......................... 267
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 423
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 116
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 400
Warning, Roll Over........................ 5
Warnings and Cautions..................... 8
Warranty Information..................... 490
Washers, Windshield..................148,428
Washing Vehicle......................... 444
Waxing and Polishing..................... 444
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 446
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 446
Wheel Mounting........................ 408
Wind Buffeting.......................37,171
Window Fogging........................ 283
Windows.............................. 34
Power............................... 34
514 INDEX

Windshield Defroster................75,273,279
Windshield Washers...................... 148
Fluid............................... 428
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 428
Windshield Wipers....................... 148Wipers, Intermittent...................... 149
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.................... 150
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 446
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.

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