2010 JEEP COMMANDER radio controls

NOTE:
•If you try to remove the key before you place the shift
lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporarily in
the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to the
right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a
malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the
ignition switch to warn you that this safety feature is
inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, but
the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
The time for this feature is programmable. For details,
refer to “Key Off Power Delay,” under “PersonalSettings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without
Navigation Radio
1. Press themenuhard key.
2. Select system setup soft key.
3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
enable rear camera in reverse soft key.
4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of
the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to
check entire surroundings displayed across the top of
the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
5. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the audio screen appears
again.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console contains an optional universal
garage door opener (HomeLink), storage for sunglasses,
and optional power sunroof switches.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security
systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.
The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead
console and contain one, two, or three dots/lines desig-
nating the different HomeLink channels.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 216
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 216
▫ Reception Quality .................... 216
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 217
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 219
 uconnect™ studios (Sirius Backseat TV™)
— If Equipped ........................ 219
 Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code
XRV) — If Equipped .................... 219
 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped 220 ▫
Radio Operation ..................... 221
▫ CD Player ......................... 222
 CD/DVD Maintenance ................. 222
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 223
 Climate Controls ...................... 223
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System — If Equipped ................. 223
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
— If Equipped ...................... 226
▫ Rear Climate Control — If Equipped ...... 233
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 235
▫ Operating Tips Chart ................. 237
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet5 — Upper Switch Bank9 — Lower Switch Bank
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter10 — Climate Controls
3 — Radio 7 — Storage Bin11 — Ignition Switch
4 — Glove Compartment 8 — Power Outlet12 — Storage Bin
158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/
CD, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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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 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.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If
Equipped
The controls for the heating and air conditioning system
in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These
comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior
conditions.
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Controls
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223

Reformulated Gasoline.................... 315
Refrigerant ............................ 369
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 110
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 47
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 220
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 400
Replacement Keys ........................ 18
Replacement Parts ....................... 362
Replacement Tires ....................... 300
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 436
Restraints, Child ......................... 63
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 255
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 150 Rotation, Tires
.......................... 302
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 436
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 38,74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 286
Safety Tips ............................. 73
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 216
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)......... 215,219
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 412
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 47
Seat Belts ............................ 40,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 44
And Pregnant Women ................... 48
Child Restraint ....................... 63,71
Extender ............................. 48
Front Seat ............................ 40
Inspection ............................ 75
Maintenance ......................... 392
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