2009 JEEP COMMANDER emergency towing

•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button
and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
•The UConnectsystem does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the cell phone directly.
WARNING!
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnectsystem to allow use of this vehicle feature
in emergency situations, when the cell phone has
network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect
system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance:
•Press the PHONE button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:
•The towing assistance number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-
3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
Mexico City in Mexico).
•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button
and say “Setup”’, followed by “Towing Assistance”.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer toWorking with Automated
Systems.Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies, which time out a little too soon to
work properly with the UConnectsystem.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In
an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP and ERM
systems will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability. The “Full Off” mode is intended for off-
road use only.
TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces-
sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may
reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro-
priate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. TSC
will become active automatically once an excessively
swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is re-
quired. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers fromswaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and
follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer
to “Trailer Towing” in Section 5 of this manual. When
TSC is functioning, the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will
flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may
feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to
attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled
when the ESP system is in the “Partial Off” or “Full Off”
modes.WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
STARTING AND OPERATING 331
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers................ 400
If Your Engine Overheats................ 400
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 401
▫Jack Location....................... 402
▫Spare Tire Stowage................... 402
▫Spare Tire Removal................... 403
▫Preparations For Jacking................ 404▫Jacking Instructions................... 404
Jump Starting........................ 409
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped....... 411
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 412
▫2–Wheel Drive Models Only............. 412
▫4–Wheel Drive Models Only............. 412
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
•You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing
or towing.
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump start.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the
vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411
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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
INDEX 513
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