2010 JEEP COMMANDER warning

REAR SEATS
40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat
Fold and Tumble - Second Row Seat
• The left, center, or right side of the secondrow seat can be lowered. The left and right
side of the second row seat can also be
tumbled forward to allow access to the third
row seat.
• Pull up on the seatback lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
NOTE: Also, pulling upward on this handle
allows the outboard seating positions to be
reclined.
• Fold the seatback down, and tumble the seat forward.
NOTE: If sitting in the third row seat, pull
rearward on the release strap located at the
rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row seats in the tumbled position. The
outer second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third
row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Folding Second Row Middle Seatback
• Pull the release strap.
• Lower the center seatback.
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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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket orcushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has
been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
CAUTION!
Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade
the material of the seat.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping control lever is locatedbelow the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward
as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must
be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without
the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
• The adjustable pedal switch is located on theleft side of the instrument panel.
• Press the bottom of the switch to move the brake and accelerator pedals away from the
driver. Press the top of the switch to move the
pedals closer to the driver.
NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when
the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the
Electronic Speed Control is set.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have
an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as
it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU button
until Personal Settings displays, then press the SCROLL buttonto
scroll through the settings. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button
to change the setting.
• Language • Easy Entry/Exit Seat
• Auto Door Locks • Key-Off Power Delay
• Auto UNLK On Exit • Illuminated Approach
• RKE Unlock • Display Units of Measure In
• Sound Horn With RKE Lock • Automatic High Beams
• Flash Lamp Lock • Hill Start Assist
• Headlamp Off Delay • Display ECO
• Turn Headlamps On with Wipers • Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers
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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

Rear Climate Control
• The Manual Rear Climate Control system has one floor air outlet (passenger side), andtwo panel outlets in the rear quarter trim (on each side). The unit provides warm or cool
air through the floor and upper outlets.
• The rear temperature, blower speed, and mode control can be adjusted as desired by the third row seat occupants.
NOTE: The rear climate control system cannot be controlled from the front seat; it can
only be turned on and off. All control of the rear system must be performed by the rear
occupants.
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the headliner near the flipper glass and a chime will sound. The
chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the
object gets closer to the bumper.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever isput into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera camera image will be
displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument
panel.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check
for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing
up. You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay
attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
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POWER LIFTGATE
• The power liftgate may be opened manually or by pressing the LIFTGATE button on theKey Fob. Press the LIFTGATE button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds to open the
power liftgate. Once the liftgate is open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a
second time will close the liftgate.
• Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the Liftgate switch located on the left rear trim, near the liftgate opening. Pressing once will close the liftgate only. This button
cannot be used to open the liftgate.
LIFTGATE FLIPPER GLASS
• The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open theflipper glass, push up on the window switch located on the liftgate.
WARNING!
To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass may automatically rise.
NOTE: If a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch
release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be
accessed through a snap-in cover located on the liftgate trim panel.
WARNING!
Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your
vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper
glass closed when you are operating the vehicle.
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not insert any
objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid when not in
use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.
POWER OUTLET
• The two front power outlets are located on the instrument panel below the ClimateControls. The right side outlet is powered only when the key is in the ON position. The left
side outlet is powered directly from the battery and will receive power whether the
ignition is in the ON or LOCK position. All accessories connected to the left outlet should
be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.
• The rear power outlet is located in the left rear cargo area and will receive power whether the ignition is in the ON or LOCK position. All accessories connected to the rear
outlet should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the
battery against discharge.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160
Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.
uconnect™ phone
• The uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system.
• The uconnect™ phone allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands.
• Please refer to uconnect™ phone in the uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway
ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
• Your phone must be turned on and paired to the uconnect™ phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cellular phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the uconnect™ phone.
NOTE: The uconnect™ phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For uconnect™ customer support, call
1–877–855–8400.
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