2010 JEEP COMMANDER weight

Trailer Hitch Classification
Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of
trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the
optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized
dealer for package content.The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch
Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy
Duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
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All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine Model GCWR (Gross Com-bined Wt. Rating)Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt. (See Note)
3.7L 4x2 8,700 lbs (3 946 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.7L 4x4 8,800 lbs (3 991 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
5.7L 4x2 12,700 lbs (5 760 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m)7,400 lbs (3 356 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg)
5.7L 4x4 12,700 lbs (5 760 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m)7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the “Tire–
Safety Information” section in this manual.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels, or heavier in the
rear, can cause the trailer to sway severelyside-to-side
which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents. Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,
must be considered as part of the total load on your
vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard in the “Tire—Safety Information” section of this
manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may dam-
age your vehicle.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
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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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Gasoline............................ 314
Gauge .............................. 169
Materials Added ....................... 316
Octane Rating ........................ 314
Requirements ......................... 407
Saver Mode .......................... 176
Tank Capacity ........................ 407
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 176
Fuel Saver ............................. 176
Fuel System Caution ................ 317,319,320
Fuses ................................ 392
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 130
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............318,320,359
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 314
Conserving .......................... 176
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 315
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 315
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 166 Fuel
............................... 169
Speedometer ......................... 160
Tachometer .......................... 163
Gear Ranges ........................... 248
General Information .................. 19,25,313
Glass Cleaning .......................... 391
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............321,324
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............321,323
GVWR ............................... 321
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 85
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 342
Head Restraints .......................... 89
Head Rests ............................. 89
Headlights ............................ 105
Bulb Replacement ...................... 401
Cleaning ............................ 391
On With Wipers ....................... 106
Replacing ........................... 401
Heated Mirrors .......................... 84
448 INDEX

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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Cooling System Tips.................... 336
Hitches ............................. 327
Minimum Requirements ................. 330
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 329
Wiring .............................. 333
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 328
Trailer Weight .......................... 328
Transfer Case ........................... 382
Maintenance ......................... 382
Transmission Automatic ........................ 248,383
Maintenance ......................... 383
Shifting ............................. 246
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 299 Turn Signals
................... 1 10,161,402,404
UCI Connector ......................... 209
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 85
Underhood Fuses ..................... 395,398
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 439
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 209
Universal Transmitter ..................... 130
Upholstery Care ........................ 390
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 85
Variance, Compass ....................... 180
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 320
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 8
Vehicle Loading ...................... 290,320
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 9
Vehicle Storage ....................... 236,400
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video
System) ............................... 219
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 365
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