2010 JEEP COMMANDER check oil

Fluid Level Check (5.7L Engine)
Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal
operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles
(25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the
fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
To check the fluid level properly, the following procedure
must be used:
1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake
pedal.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear position
ending with the shift lever in PARK.
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-
ing temperature. The fluid level is only valid if there is a
solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick. If the
fluid is low, add as required into the dipstick tube.
Do
not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil through the
oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to
fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the
fluid level.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 70°F (21°C) (room tem-
perature). If the fluid level is correctly established at
room temperature, it should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches
180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the
normal operating temperature.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385

•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Electronic Vehicle
Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(5.7L engine) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413

Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,74,317,371
Exhaust System ....................... 74,371
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 48
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 387
Exterior Lights .......................... 76
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 366
Engine Oil ........................... 366
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 365
Finish Care ............................ 387
Flashers .............................. 342
Hazard Warning ....................... 342
Turn Signal ................... 76,161,402,404
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 34
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 244
Fluid Capacities ......................... 407
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ............383,384,385Brake
.............................. 380
Engine Oil ........................... 363
Power Steering ........................ 266
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 408
Fog Light Service ........................ 403
Fog Lights ....................... 108,169,403
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat .................. 93
Folding Rear Seat ...................... 93,97
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 256
Operation ........................... 256
Systems ............................. 256
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 256
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 342
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 255
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 381
Front Heated Seats ....................... 90
Fuel ................................. 314
Conserving .......................... 176
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 318
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INDEX 447

Headlight Switch...................... 105
Headlights ........................... 401
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 106
High Beam Indicator .................... 161
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 105,109
Interior ........................... 109,111
Lights On Reminder .................... 110
Low Fuel ............................ 170
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 162
Oil Pressure .......................... 164
Passing ............................. 111
Reading ............................. 111
Rear Servicing ........................ 404
Rear Tail ............................ 404
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 168
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 163
Service ............................. 401
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 162 Side Marker
.......................... 404
SmartBeams .......................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 164
Tow/Haul Indicator .................... 167
Traction Control ....................... 285
Turn Signal ................ 76,104,110,402,404
Vanity Mirror .......................... 85
Voltage ............................. 169
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 147
Loading Vehicle ......................... 320
Tires ............................... 290
Locks ................................. 28
Automatic Door ........................ 29
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 29
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 68,69
Lubrication, Body ....................... 369
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INDEX 451

Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 150
Lumbar Support ......................... 87
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 367
Maintenance Procedures ................... 362
Maintenance Schedule .................... 412
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 162,360
Manual, Service ......................... 437
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .............. 98
Memory Seat ........................... 98
Memory Seats and Radio ................... 98
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 176
Mirrors ................................ 82
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82
Electric Powered ....................... 84
Electric Remote ........................ 84
Exterior Folding ........................ 83
Heated .............................. 84
Outside .............................. 83
Rearview ............................. 82 Vanity
............................... 85
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 176
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 303
Mopar Parts ......................... 362,436
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 271
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 104
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 73
Occupant Restraints ................... 38,55,58
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............51,55,57
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 314
Odometer .......................... 167,168
Trip ................................ 167
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........261,386
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........261,386
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 175
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 175
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