jump start JEEP COMMANDER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................330

If Your Engine Overheats.................331

Jacking And Tire Changing................332
▫Jack Location........................332
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................333
▫Spare Tire Removal....................334
▫Preparations For Jacking................334▫Jacking Instructions....................335

Jump Starting Procedure..................338

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........340

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................341
▫2WD Models Only....................341
▫4WD Models Only....................341
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NOTE:Tire should be stowed with the “beauty” side
up. Storing the tire upside down may result in scratching
or damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the
tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” three times.
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
WARNING!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact type tools may damage the winch mecha-
nism.
12. Reinstall the rubber plug into the floor of the cargo
area.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:Check the charge indicator on the battery. If the
indicator is light or yellow, replace the battery.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
unintended electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the transmission in P (Park), and turn the ignition
to OFF for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
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5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then connect the other end to
a non-paint metal surface on the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good
contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
NOTE:To start the vehicle following connection of a
booster battery, the Security Alarm System must first be
disabled by cycling a front door key cylinder or by using
the keyless entry transmitter.WARNING!
Jump starting can be dangerous. To avoid personal
injury or damage to electrical components in vehicle,
observe the following warnings:
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn
or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact
your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery
when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of
water.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12–volt system, i.e., do
not use a 24–volt power source.
•Never attempt to jump start a discharged battery that
is frozen, because it could rupture or explode during
jump starting.
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•Be sure your vehicle is not touching the jump start
vehicle.
•Observe all Battery Warnings in Section 7 of this
manual, while jump starting your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and, once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the
vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 233
Defroster, Windshield................ 71,234,241
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 348
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 373
Oil (Engine).......................... 352
Power Steering........................ 361
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 341
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 355
Used Engine Fluids..................... 355
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 152
Doors................................. 18
DriveBelts ............................ 355
Driving ............................... 275
Off-Pavement......................... 276Off-Road............................ 276
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 224
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 162
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 135
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 184
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . 183,186
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 263
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 330
Jacking............................. 332
Jump Starting......................... 338
Tow Hooks.......................... 340
Emission Control System Maintenance......349,392
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
INDEX 423
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Block Heater......................... 255
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Compartment......................... 346
Cooling ............................. 365
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 69,308
Fails to Start.......................... 254
Flooded, Starting...................... 254
Fuel Requirements..................305,388
Jump Starting......................... 338
Oil ..............................352,388
Oil Change Interval.................... 352
Oil Disposal.......................... 355
OilFilter ............................ 355
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 355
Oil Selection.......................... 388
Overheating.......................... 331
Starting............................. 253
Temperature Gauge..................... 182
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 354Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 354
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 55
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 18
Event Data Recorder...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution................... 69,308
Exhaust System......................... 364
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 41
ExteriorFinishCare ...................... 377
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................... 355
FinishCare ............................ 377
Flashers.............................. 330
Hazard Warning....................... 330
Turn Signal.......................... 178
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 28
Flooded Engine Starting................... 254
Fluid Capacities......................... 388
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Interior Lighting........................ 120
Interior Lights.......................120,125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 332
Jack Operation.......................332,335
Jacking Instructions...................... 335
Jump Starting.......................... 338
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 63,64
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 305
Leaks, Fluid............................ 71
LifeofTires ............................ 294
Liftgate................................ 27
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 28
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 168
Lights .............................. 71,120
Airbag............................ 56,179
Alarm ............................... 70
Anti-Lock........................... 179
Automatic Headlights................... 123
Battery Saver......................... 122
Brake Assist Warning.................140,183
Brake Warning........................ 178
Courtesy/Reading..................... 121
Cruise .............................. 184
Daytime Running...................... 125
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Oil ................................ 353
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 148
Speedometer........................... 178
Starting............................... 253
Automatic Transmission................. 253
Cold Weather......................254,255
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 338
Engine Block Heater.................... 255
Engine Fails to Start.................... 254
Steering
Power...........................274,361
Wheel, Tilt........................... 131
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 230
Storage............................... 386
Storage, Vehicle......................246,386
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 386
Sun Roof.............................. 159
Sun Visor Extension....................... 82Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 42
Tachometer............................ 180
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 237
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 182
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 63
Tilt Steering Column..................... 131
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 127
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 285
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 284
Tire Markings.......................... 281
Tire Safety Information.................... 281
Tires ............................ 71,289,417
Air Pressure.......................... 290
Alignment and Balance.................. 296
Chains.............................. 303
Changing............................ 332
General Information.................... 289
High Speed.......................... 292
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