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Center
High
Mounted
Stop
Light
(CHMSL)
1.
Remove
the
two
screws
securing
the
CHMSL.
2.
T
wist
the
bulb
socket
to
remove
from
the
CHMSL
housing.
3.
Pull
the
bulb
out
of
the
socket.
4.
Replace
the
bulb,
reinstall
the
socket
and
reattach
the
CHMSL.
MAINT
AINING
YOUR
VEHICLE
435
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436
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
3
Introduction
6
Rollover Warning
7
How to Use this Manual
8
Vehicle Identification Number
10
Warnings and Cautions
10
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
11
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
13
A Word about Your Keys
16
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
16
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
16
Integrated Ignition Key
17
Ignition Key Removal
17
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
19
Sentry Key
19
Replacement Keys
20
Customer Key Programming
21
General Information
22
Vehicle Security Alarm
22
Rearming the System
22
To Set the Alarm
22
To Disarm the System
23
Illuminated Entry
23
Remote Keyless Entry
24
To Unlock the Doors
24
Express down Window Feature - if Equipped
26
To Lock the Doors
26
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Transmitter Battery Service
27
Using the Panic Alarm
27
General Information
28
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
29
How to Use Remote Start
29
Door Locks
31
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
31
Child Protection Door Lock
32
Windows
33
Power Windows
33
Wind Buffeting
36
Liftgate
36
Liftgate Flipper Glass
37
Power Liftgate - if Equipped
38
Occupant Restraints
41
Lap/Shoulder Belts
42
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
47
Automatic Locking Mode - if Equipped
47
Energy Management Feature
48
Seat Belt Pretensioners
49
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
49
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
50
Seat Belt Extender
50
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
51
Child Restraints
63
Engine Break-In Recommendations
73
Safety Tips
73
Transporting Passengers
73
Exhaust Gas
74
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
75
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
76
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
77
Mirrors
82
Inside Day/Night Mirror
82
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
82
Outside Mirrors
83
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
84
Automatic Dimming Mirrors - if Equipped
84
Power Mirrors
84
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
85
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped
85
Sun Visor Extension - if Equipped
85
Uconnect Phone - if Equipped
86
Operation
88
Phone Call Features
96
Uconnect Phone Features
98
Advanced Phone Connectivity
103
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect Phone
105
General Information
114
Voice Recognition System (VR) - if Equipped
114
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
114
Commands
116
Voice Training
119
Seats
119
Front Manual Seat Adjustment
119
Front Seat Adjustment - Recline
120
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
121
Eight-Way Driver's Power Seat
121
Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
122
Head Restraints
122
Front Heated Seats - if Equipped
122
Rear Heated Seats - if Equipped
124
40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat
126
50/50 Third Row Folding Seat - if Equipped
130
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
131
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to Memory
132
Memory Position Recall
133
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
134
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
135
To Open and Close the Hood
136
Lights
137
Multifunction Lever
137
Headlights and Parking Lights
137
Automatic Headlight System - if Equipped
138
Headlights on Automatically with Wipers
138
Smartbeams - if Equipped
138
Automatic Headlight Leveling - HID Headlights Only
139
Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
140
Fog Lights - if Equipped
140
Instrument Panel and Interior Lights
141
Battery Saver Feature - Exterior/Interior Lights
142
Lights-On Reminder
142
Turn Signals
142
High Beam Switch
143
Flash-To-Pass
143
Headlight off Delay
143
Interior Lights
144
Courtesy/Reading Lights
144
Windshield Wipers and Washers
145
Mist
146
Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System
146
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
147
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
148
Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
149
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
150
To Activate
151
To Set at a Desired Speed
151
To Deactivate
151
To Resume Speed
152
To Vary the Speed Setting
152
To Accelerate for Passing
153
Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
153
Rear Park Assist Sensors
154
Rear Park Assist Warning Display
154
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist
156
Service the Rear Park Assist
156
Cleaning the Rear Park Assist
157
Rear Camera - if Equipped
157
Turning the Rear Camera on or off - with Navigation Radio
158
Turning the Rear Camera on or off - Without Navigation Radio
158
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
159
Programming Homelink
161
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
163
Using Homelink
164
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
164
Security
164
Troubleshooting Tips
165
General Information
165
Overhead Console - if Equipped
159
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
166
Opening Sunroof - Express
167
Closing Sunroof - Express
167
Pinch Protect Feature
167
Pinch Protect Override
167
Venting Sunroof - Express
167
Sunshade Operation
168
Wind Buffeting
168
Sunroof Maintenance
168
Ignition off Operation
168
Sunroof Fully Closed
168
Command-View™ Skylights - if Equipped
168
Power Outlets
169
Front Power Outlet
169
Rear Power Outlet - if Equipped
170
Power Inverter - if Equipped
171
Cupholders
173
Front Cupholders
173
Cupholders - Second Row Seat
174
Cupholders - Third Row Seat
174
Cargo Area Features
175
Cargo Load Floor
175
Rear Window Features
176
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
176
Rear Window Defroster - if Equipped
177
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
178
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
181
Instrument Panel Features
185
Instrument Cluster
186
Instrument Cluster Description
187
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
196
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
197
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
201
Trip Functions
201
Compass Display
203
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
205
System Status
209
Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA aux Jack)
210
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
211
Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)
219
Notes on Playing MP3/WMA Files
221
Understanding Your Instrument Panel 221
223
List Button (Disc Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
223
Info Button (Disc Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
224
AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio (RER/REN)
226
If Equipped
226
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - if Equipped
226
Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone - if Equipped
226
Clock Setting Procedure
226
Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 aux Jack)
229
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
229
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
232
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
234
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
237
Sales Code RES/RSC - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 aux Jack) and Sirius Radio
237
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
238
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
243
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
245
List Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
248
Info Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
248
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) - if Equipped
249
Connecting the Ipod
250
Using this Feature
250
Controlling the Ipod Using Radio Buttons
250
Play Mode
251
List or Browse Mode
252
Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES Radios Only)
254
System Activation
254
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
255
Selecting Uconnect Studios (Satellite) Mode
255
Satellite Antenna
255
Reception Quality
256
Operating Instructions - Uconnect Studios (Satellite) Mode
256
Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone (if Equipped)
259
Uconnect Studios (Sirius Backseat TV™) - if Equipped
259
Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
259
Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
261
Radio Operation
261
CD Player
262
CD/DVD Maintenance
262
Climate Controls
263
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System - if Equipped
263
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
263
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
266
Rear Climate Control - if Equipped
273
Operating Tips
276
Operating Tips Chart
278
Starting and Operating
279
Starting Procedure
283
Normal Starting
283
Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C)
284
If Engine Fails to Start
284
After Starting
285
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
285
Automatic Transmission
286
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
287
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
287
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
288
Gear Ranges
288
Rocking the Vehicle
295
Off-Road Driving Tips
296
When to Use 4WD Low Range - if Equipped
296
Driving through Water
296
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
298
Hill Climbing
298
Traction Downhill
299
After Driving Off-Road
299
On-Road Driving Tips
296
Power Steering
300
Power Steering Fluid Check
301
Parking Brake
302
Anti-Lock Brake System
303
Electronic Brake Control System
306
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
306
TCS (Traction Control System)
307
BAS (Brake Assist System)
307
ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
308
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
309
TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
314
HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
314
HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
317
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light
319
Tire Safety Information
320
Tire Markings
320
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
324
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
325
Tire Chains
329
Tire Rotation Recommendations
330
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
331
Base System
333
Premium System - if Equipped
336
General Information
341
Fuel Requirements
341
3.7 and 4.7L Engine
341
5.7L Engine
341
Reformulated Gasoline
342
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
342
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
343
MMT in Gasoline
343
Materials Added to Fuel
344
342 Starting and Operating
344
Fuel System Cautions
344
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
345
Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
346
E-85 General Information
346
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
347
Fuel Requirements
347
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
348
Starting
348
Cruising Range
348
Replacement Parts
349
Adding Fuel
349
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
349
Vehicle Loading
351
Certification Label
351
Trailer Towing
354
Common Towing Definitions
354
Trailer Hitch Classification
358
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
359
Trailer and Tongue Weight
360
Towing Requirements
361
Towing Tips
366
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
367
Towing - 2WD Models
367
Towing - Quadra-Trac I
368
Transfer Case) 4WD Models
368
Towing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II 4WD Models
368
Snow Plow
367
What to Do in Emergencies
373
Hazard Warning Flashers
374
If Your Engine Overheats
374
Jacking and Tire Changing
375
Jack Location
376
Spare Tire Stowage
376
Spare Tire Removal
377
Preparations for Jacking
377
Jacking Instructions
378
Jump-Starting
382
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
384
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
385
2-Wheel Drive Models Only
385
Maintaining Your Vehicle
387
Engine Compartment - 3.7L
389
Engine Compartment - 4.7L
390
Engine Compartment - 5.7L
391
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
392
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
393
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
393
Dealer Service
395
Replacement Parts
395
Maintenance Procedures
396
Engine Oil
396
Maintenance Schedules
396
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
398
Maintenance-Free Battery
399
Air Conditioner Maintenance
400
Body Lubrication
401
Adding Washer Fluid
402
Windshield Wiper Blades
402
Exhaust System
403
Cooling System
405
Brake System
411
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
412
Transfer Case
413
Automatic Transmission
414
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
417
Maintenance after Off-Road Driving
417
Fuses
422
Interior Fuses
422
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
425
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
428
Vehicle Storage
429
Replacement Bulbs
430
Bulb Replacement
430
Head Light
430
Front Turn Signal
432
Front Fog Light
434
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights
435
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
437
Fluids and Capacities
438
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
439
Engine
439
Chassis
440
Maintenance Schedules
441
Service Schedule
446
If You Need Consumer Assistance
457
If You Need Assistance
459
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
460
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
460
In Mexico Contact
460
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
461
Service Contract
461
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
459
Prepare for the Appointment
459
Prepare a List
459
Be Reasonable with Requests
459
MOPAR Parts
462
Reporting Safety Defects
462
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
462
In Canada
463
Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
462
Publication Order Forms
463
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Brand
Jeep
Model
2009 Commander
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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