2010 JEEP COMMANDER maintenance

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

MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. XXXX
X
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing. XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle
for the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer
towing. X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet of frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals
for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, ware,
improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L & 5.7L engines). XX• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center
6,000 Miles
(10,000 km) or
6 Months
12,000 Miles
(20,000 km) or
12 Months
18,000 Miles
(30,000 km) or
18 Months
24,000 Miles
(40,000 km) or
24 Months
30,000 Miles
(50,000 km) or
30 Months
36,000 Miles
(60,000 km) or
36 Months
42,000 Miles
(70,000 km) or
42 Months
48,000 Miles
(80,000 km) or
48 Months
54,000 Miles
(90,000 km) or
54 Months
60,000 Miles
(100,000 km)
or 60 Months
66,000 Miles
(110,000 km)
or 66 Months
72,000 Miles
(120,000 km)
or 72 Months
78,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 78 Months
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Disclaimer:
• THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITEDWARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS
OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND, ON THE
OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE TIRE
MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT
ANY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES
OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
MERCHANTABILITY. THE TIRE
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST
PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
GOODWILL, LOSS OF REPUTATION,
PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE,
COST OR LOSS OF ANY KIND. SOME
STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WARNING!
NOTE: Refer to the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for complete warning
information that could prevent
accidents, injuries and even deaths.
WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property
damage may result from:
• Tire failure due to impact damage and/or improper maintenance.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
• Tires should be inspectedregularly by a qualified technician
for signs of damage, such as
punctures, impacts, underinflation
or overloading.
• Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curbing,
impacts or partial bead unseating.
Some fitment causes for air loss are:
• Incomplete bead seating.
• Bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to insufficient lubrication
or improper adjustment.
• Leaking valve core or rubber valve components (these should be
replaced when problems are
detected and whenever tires are
replaced).
• Tire failure due to improper repairs.
• See Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) established
repair procedures at www.rma.org
for information on proper repair
procedures. Never perform a
temporary repair or use an inner
tube as a substitute for a proper
repair. Only qualified persons
should repair tires.
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting.
• Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
• Failure to mount tires on approved rims.
• Failure to deflate single or dual assemblies completely before
demounting.
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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly
acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a
convenient reference source for common questions.
However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance
procedures and important safety messages, please
consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio User
Manual, Multimedia User Manual and other Warning
Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your
vehicle. For additional information on accessories to
help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or
your local Jeep dealer.
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