2010 JEEP COMMANDER tow

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your
vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio or Multimedia Radio
Manual, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic
format. We hope you find it useful. If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain a printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio or Multimedia Radio Manual or
Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-992-1997 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting
your dealer. Replacement manuals may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.......... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .................. 8
THEFT ALARM............... 9
SEAT BELT ................. 9
FRONT SEATS ...............10
REAR SEATS ................13
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ..................15
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ...........16
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18
SPEED CONTROL LEVER .........19
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) . . . 20
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ......20
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ....................21
PARKSENSE
®REAR PARK ASSIST ....22
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 22
POWER LIFTGATE .............23
LIFTGATE FLIPPER GLASS ........23
POWER SUNROOF .............23
WIND BUFFETING .............24
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS ......25
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .........27
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ........31
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(VES)™ ...................31
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............33
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . . 33
POWER INVERTER .............34
POWER OUTLET ..............35
uconnect™ phone .............35
VOICE RECOGNITION ............37
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .....38
UTILITY
INTERIOR STORAGE COMPARTMENTS . . 40
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)........41
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............42
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
MANUAL OVERRIDE ............43
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE ......44
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................44
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......47
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......48
JUMP-STARTING ..............51
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .........53
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......54
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......55
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............56
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........57
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .........59
MAINTENANCE CHART ..........60
FUSES ...................62
TIRE PRESSURES .............67
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .....68
EXTERIOR BULBS .............68
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER...................69
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................69
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................69
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........69
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ............70
TIRE WARRANTY ..............70
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES..........73
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that
are traditional to our vehicles.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of
your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Warranty Booklets, Tire
Warranty, and 24 Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it
useful. Retail customers may obtain a printed copy of any of these booklets, call
1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or ask your dealer.
For complete owner information, refer to the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of
new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may
also be printed and saved for future reference.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the
stress on our environment.
Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
Driving And Alcohol
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal
minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a
cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your
reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either
standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features
and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this
vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- TOW/HAUL Indicator
- 4WD LOW Indicator
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction ControlSystem (TCS) Indicator
- Cruise Indicator
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

50/50 Third Row Folding Seat
• Either side of the third row seat can belowered.
• Open the liftgate.
• Pull the seatback release handle (toward the rear of the vehicle), and lower the seatback
using the pull strap.
• To raise the rear seat, detach the pull strap from the back of the seat, and pull the
seatback upward until it locks into place.
2nd Row Heated Seats
• Second row heated seat switches are locatedon the rear of the center console.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
(Continued)
GETTING STARTED
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights, the second detent
for headlights
and the third detent for AUTO.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
SmartBeams™
• Automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim theinstrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is
opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on untilthe lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times andautomatically turn off.
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings,the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates thewipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position.
Rear Wiper
Wiper Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the SpeedControl.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in
heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release thelever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the setspeed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE