2010 JEEP COMMANDER inflation pressure

Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight
values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and
rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined
by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer-
cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex-
ceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicleshould then be determined separately to be sure that the
load is properly distributed over front and rear axle.
Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either
the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total
load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be
shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate
until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the
heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is
distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before
driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way
the brakes operate.
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•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK. For
four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the transfer case
is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block orchockthe
trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight
as a percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires–General Information” in this section.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331

Heated Seats.......................... 90,91
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 245
High Beam Indicator ..................... 161
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 111
Hill Descent Control ..................... 283
Hill Start Assist ......................... 280
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 327
Holder, Cup ........................... 145
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 130
Hood Release .......................... 103
Ignition ............................... 15
Key ............................... 14,15
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 15
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 17
Infant Restraint ........................ 63,64
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 295
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 170 Inside Rearview Mirror
.................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 159,160
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 158
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 391
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 398
Interior Appearance Care .................. 390
Interior Fuses .......................... 392
Interior Lighting ........................ 111
Interior Lights ....................... 109,111
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 114
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 143
Jack Location ........................... 344
Jack Operation ....................... 343,346
Jacking Instructions ...................... 346
Jump Starting .......................... 351
Key, Programming ........................ 18
Key, Replacement ........................ 18
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INDEX 449

Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 289
Tire Markings .......................... 286
Tire Safety Information .................... 286
Tires ............................ 76,294,439
Air Pressure .......................... 295
Chains .............................. 301
Changing ............................ 343
Compact Spare ........................ 297
General Information .................... 294
High Speed .......................... 297
Inflation Pressures ..................... 295
Jacking ............................. 343
Life of Tires .......................... 300
Load Capacity ........................ 290
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 303
Pressure Warning Light .................. 164
Quality Grading ....................... 439
Radial .............................. 297
Replacement ......................... 300 Rotation
............................ 302
Safety .............................. 286
Sizes ............................... 287
Spare Tire ........................... 344
Spinning ............................ 298
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 299
Wheel Mounting ...................... 349
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 329
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 254
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 353
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 167
Towing ............................ 323,354
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 354
Guide .............................. 328
Recreational .......................... 336
Weight .............................. 328
Traction Control ......................... 273
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 280
Trailer Towing .......................... 323
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