JEEP COMMANDER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

•To ensure proper operation a MOPARknob and
element must be used.
The front power outlets are located to the left and right of
the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel).
Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access these
power outlets. The power outlet located on the left side of the tray can
be used to power a conventional cigar lighter.
The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left
rear cargo area.
Front Power Outlets
Rear Power Outlet
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
back of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron-
ics and other low power devices requiring power up to
150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play-
station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
Power Inverter
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may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter
manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings
on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper
switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the
switch again to turn the power off.NOTE:When the power inverter switch is pressed,
there will be a delay of approximately one second before
the inverter status indicator turns ON. The status indica-
tor of the AC power inverter indicates whether the
inverter is producing AC power.
Power Inverter Switch
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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.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Cupholders
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers,
located in the center console.
Front Cupholders
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Cupholders — Second Row Seat
The second row seat has two cupholders in the center
armrest. Lower the center armrest. Refer to “Seats” in this
section. Press the front of the cupholder, and the cup-
holder will come out of the armrest.
Cupholders — Third Row Seat
The third row seat passengers have cupholders on the left
and right rear trim panels.
Cupholders — Second Row Seat
Cupholders — Third Row Seat
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Load Floor
The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility.
One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic
lined tray which holds a variety of items.
The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In
order to use the cargo load floor, use the following
procedure:NOTE: The cargo load floor latches should not be
used as cargo tie-downs.
Rear Storage Cover
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1. Flip up pull loop(s) so they are perpendicular (straight
up) to the top surface of the tray.
2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are
parallel to the slotted hole in tray.
3. Lift tray over loop(s), and reposition tray.4. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are
perpendicular (straight up) to the slotted hole in tray.
5. Push loop(s) back down, so they are parallel to the top
of the tray.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch
located on the control lever. The control lever is located
on the right side of the steering column.
Cargo Load Floor
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Rotate the switch upward to the “On” position to
activate the rear wiper.
NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode
only. Rotate the switch upward to the “washer” position
to activate that rear washer. The washer pump will
continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is
engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times
before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park”
position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces-
sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door; if this
happens, the rear wiper will stop at its current position
and will not go to “park”.
If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear
window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the
rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed,
the rear wiper switch, or the ignition switch, needs to be
turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
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