2009 JEEP COMMANDER radio antenna

rack system or a number of aftermarket rails that are
tailored to your life style or activities.
The optional cross rails have five specific locations iden-
tified by a feature on both the side rail and the cross rail.
Cross rails must be secured in one of the five detent
locations on the side rail to prevent movement with a
sudden stop. The cross rails must also be installed using
the correct orientation (the longer rail toward the front)
with the wind trip toward the front of the vehicle as
shown below. For improved windnoise performance
when cross rails are not in use, place them in detent
positions #1 (first detent from the front of the vehicle) and
#4 (second detent from the rear of the vehicle) as indi-
cated with a unique feature on the side rails.The grab
handles (A) on the back of the vehicle (if equipped) are
not to be used as a towing feature.
NOTE:If the rear cross rail (or any metallic object) is
placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), youmay experience interruption of satellite radio reception.
For improved satellite radio reception, place the rear
cross rail in detent position #4 when not in use.
Cross Rail Positions
1 — Front of Vehicle
2 — Wind Trip 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187
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Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as
bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
on or above the antenna.
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:
•The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
•Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
remain tuned to the new channel until you make another
selection. Holding either button will bypass channels
without stopping until you release it.
SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con-
tinuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN
button a second time.
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a
known good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 320
Adding Fuel........................... 375
Adjustable Pedals....................... 152
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 424
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 426
Air Conditioning........................ 274
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 283
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 281
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 427
Air Conditioning System.................. 274
Air Filter.............................. 424
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 347
Airbag................................ 52
Airbag Deployment....................... 59
Airbag Light.......................61,75,193
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................20,194
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 465
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............320,323
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 193
Anti-Theft System....................... 194
Appearance Care........................ 444
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 20
Assist, Hill Start........................ 332
Assistance Towing....................... 102
Auto Down Power Windows................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Headlights.................... 141
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 274
Automatic Transmission................299,440
Adding Fluid......................... 442
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 440
Fluid Level Check..................... 441
Fluid Type........................... 440
496 INDEX

Safety Information, Tire................... 337
Safety Tips............................. 74
Satellite Radio.......................262,267
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 264
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 470
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 75
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 50
Seat Belts.............................. 43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 52
Child Restraint.......................64,71
Extender............................. 52
Front Seat............................ 43
Inspection............................ 75
Maintenance.......................75,448
Pretensioners.......................... 50
Reminder............................ 198
Shoulder Belt Anchorage................. 48
Seats................................. 121Adjustment.......................... 121
Cleaning.........................446,447
Easy Entry........................... 138
Fold and Tumble Rear................... 128
Head Restraints....................... 124
Heated...........................125,126
Lumbar Support....................... 122
Memory............................ 134
Power.............................. 123
Rear Folding.......................128,132
Reclining............................ 122
Seatback Release....................... 132
Security Against Theft..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............20,194
Selection of Oil......................... 423
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 17
Sentry Key Programming................... 19
Sentry Key Replacement................... 18
Service Assistance....................... 487
510 INDEX

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.