emergency towing JEEP COMMANDER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
•Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Emergencyand the UConnect™ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers.................340
If Your Engine Overheats.................341
Jacking And Tire Changing................342
▫Jack Location........................342
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................343
▫Spare Tire Removal....................344
▫Preparations For Jacking................344▫Jacking Instructions....................345
Jump Starting.........................348
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........351
Towing A Disabled Vehicle................352
▫2WD Models Only....................352
▫4WD Models Only....................352
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WARNING!
•You should not try to start your vehicle by push-
ing or towing.
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of
the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump start.
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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351
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Data Recorder, Event...................... 55
Daytime Running Lights................... 123
Dealer Service.......................... 361
Defroster, Rear Window................... 167
Defroster, Windshield................69,234,240
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 358
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 124
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 385
Oil (Engine).......................... 362
Power Steering........................ 372
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 352
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 379
Engine Oil........................... 365
Used Engine Fluids..................... 365
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 151Drive Belts............................ 365
Driving............................... 269
Off-Pavement......................... 270
Off-Road............................ 270
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
E-85 Fuel.............................. 311
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 162
Electronic Brake Control System............. 135
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 132
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 138
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 182
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................181,184
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 263
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 340
Jacking............................. 342
INDEX 441
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Rotation............................. 296
Safety............................70,280
Sizes............................... 281
Spare Tire........................... 343
Spinning............................ 291
Tread Wear Indicators................... 292
Wheel Mounting....................... 347
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 326
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 262
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 351
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 181
Towing............................319,352
Disabled Vehicle....................... 352
Guide.............................. 324
Recreational.......................... 333
Weight.............................. 324
Traction Control......................... 136
Traction Control Light.................... 178
Trailer Towing.......................... 319Cooling System Tips.................... 332
Hitches............................. 323
Minimum Requirements................. 327
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 326
Wiring.............................. 330
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 324
Trailer Weight.......................... 324
Transfer Case........................... 384
Maintenance.......................... 384
Transmission
Automatic........................256,385
Maintenance.......................... 385
Range Indicator....................... 182
Shifting............................. 255
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 151
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 19
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 292
454 INDEX