JEEP COMMANDER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the low or high beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise to unlock it from the housing.5. Pull the bulb and base straight out from the opening in
the reflector.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
1 — Low Beam Bulb
2 — High Beam Bulb
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Front Turn Signal
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right.
2. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front
wheel to unsnap and lift the cover over the access hole in
the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the
bulb can be gained through the wheel liner hole.3. Reach through the access hole to access the park/turn
signal bulb socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit
housing.
1 — Low Beam Bulb
2 — High Beam Bulb
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4. Turn the socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit
housing 1/4 turn counterclockwise to unlock it.
5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening
in the housing.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Light
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right.2. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front
wheel to unsnap and lift the cover over the access hole in
the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the
bulb can be gained through the wheel liner hole.
3. Reach through the access hole to access the back of the
front fog light housing on the back of the front fascia.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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5. Turn the socket on the back of the housing 1/4 turn
counterclockwise to unlock it.
6. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening
in the housing.
7. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the two push-pins that secure the rear lamp
unit to the side of the liftgate opening.3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward
far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the outboard
side of the lamp housing from the two plastic grommets
in the quarter outer panel. Pull the lamp unit rearward
far enough away to access the bulbs.
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4. Firmly grasp the appropriate bulb socket on the back
of the rear lamp unit housing, and turn 1/4 turn coun-
terclockwise to unlock it.5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening
in the housing.
7. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
1 — Rear Backup Lamp Bulb
2 — Rear Park/Stop Lamp Bulb
3 — Rear Park/Turn Signal Bulb
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Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.2. Twist 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.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)21 Gallons 79 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters
4.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.7 Liter Engine (MOPAREngine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)9 Quarts 8.5 Liters
4.7 Liter Engine (MOPAREngine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14.5 Quarts 13.7 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAREngine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14.5 Quarts 13.7 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L En-
gines)Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Oil Filter (All Engines) MOPAREngine Oil Filter (P/N 04884899AB) or equivalent
Spark Plugs (3.7L Engine) ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])
Spark Plugs (4.7L Engine) Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.040 in [1.02 mm]) Lower Bank — FR8T1332
(Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Spark Plugs (5.7L Engine) LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])
Fuel Selection (3.7L and 4.7L En-
gines)87 Octane
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engines) 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer Case (NV140 Single Speed
Only)MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer Case (NV245 Two Speed
Only)MOPARNV 247/245 Transfer Case Lubricant
Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPARSynthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (API-GL5) or
equivalent with friction modifier additive.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only rec-
ommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir This system requires the use of MOPARHydraulic System Power Steer-
ing Fluid (P/N 05142893AA) or equivalent, which meets Chrysler Material
Standard MS-10838.
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