jump start JEEP COMMANDER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
Refer to Section 6 of this manual for proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
STARTING AND OPERATING 253
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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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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
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be
used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or
allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes
in eyes or on skin, flush contaminated area immedi-
ately with large quantities of water.
A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away
from the vent holes.
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.
348 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to 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.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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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Jump Starting......................... 348
Tow Hooks.......................... 351
Emission Control System Maintenance......359,406
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 366
Block Heater......................... 255
Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Compartment...................355,356,357
Compartment Identification.........355,356,357
Cooling............................. 375
Exhaust Gas Caution................36,68,310
Fails to Start.......................... 252
Flooded, Starting...................... 252
Fuel Requirements..................307,402
Oil ..............................362,402
Oil Change Interval.................... 363
Oil Disposal.......................... 365
Oil Filter............................ 365
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 365Oil Selection.......................... 402
Oil Synthetic......................... 364
Overheating.......................... 341
Starting............................. 251
Temperature Gauge..................... 180
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 364
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 364
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 54
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Event Data Recorder...................... 55
Exhaust Gas Caution.................36,68,310
Exhaust System......................... 375
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 45
Exterior Finish Care...................... 389
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 366
Engine Oil........................... 365
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 365
442 INDEX

HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 151
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses................................ 380
Ignition
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 366
Key ................................. 14
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 366
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 289
Information Center, Vehicle................. 184
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 76
Instrument Cluster....................175,176
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 174
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 392
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 398
Interior Appearance Care.................. 390
Interior Fuses.......................... 393Interior Lighting........................ 125
Interior Lights.......................122,125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 127
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 342
Jack Operation.......................342,345
Jacking Instructions...................... 345
Jump Starting.......................... 348
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 38
INDEX 445
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