JEEP COMMANDER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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 1 second before theinverter status indicator turns ON. The status indicator of
the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is
producing AC power.
NOTE:Due to built in overload protection, the inverter
will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death:
²Do not use a 3ÐProng Adaptor.
²Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
²Do not touch with wet hands.
²Close the lid when not in use.
²If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric
shock and failure.Power Inverter Switch
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CUP HOLDERS
Front Cup Holders
In the center console, there are two cup holders for the
front seat passengers.NOTE:The cup holder insert is removable, from the
console, for cleaning. It can be reinstalled with the larger
cup depression towards the passenger seat, but the top
surface will not be flush with the console surface.
Cup Holders (Second Row Seat)
The second row seat has two cup holders in the center
armrest. Lower the center armrest. Refer to ªSeatsº in this
section. Press the front of the cup holder, and the cup
holder will come out of the armrest.
Front Cup Holders
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Cup Holders (Third Row Seat)
The third row seat passengers have cup holders on the
left and right rear trim panels.
Cup Holders (Second Row Seat)
Cup Holders (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.
1. Flip up pull loop(s) so they are perpendicular (straight
up) to the top surface of the tray.
Rear Storage Cover
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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.
Cargo Load Floor
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
A switch on the right side of the steering column controls
operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating
the center of the switch up to the DEL (Delay) position or
the ON position will activate the wiper. Rotating the
center of the switch all the way up or down will turn on
the wash function. The wash pump will continue to
operate as long as the button is pressed. Upon release, the
wipers will cycle three 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 ªParkº
position.
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,
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
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the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be
turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
Rear Window Defroster Ð If Equipped
Press this button (located on the Climate Control
panel) to turn on the rear window defroster and
the heated side mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the
button will illuminate to indicate the rear window de-
froster is ON. The defroster automatically turns off after
about 10 minutes of operation.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK Ð IF EQUIPPED
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity.
This vehicle is not equipped with roof rack cross rails as
built, unless ordered as optional equipment. Cross rails
must be installed prior to carrying loads on the roof rack.
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If not equipped, your authorized dealer can order and
install Mopartcross rails built specifically for this roof
rack system or a number of after market rails that are
tailored to your life-style or activities.
The optional cross rails have five specific locations iden-
tified by a feature on both the side rail and the cross rail.
Cross rails must be secured in one of the five detent
locations on the side rail to prevent movement with a
sudden stop. The cross rails must also be installed using
the correct orientation (the longer rail toward the front)
with the wind trip toward the front of the vehicle as
shown below. For improved windnoise performance
when cross rails are not in use, place them in detent
positions #1 (first detent from the front of the vehicle) and
#4 (second detent from the rear of the vehicle) as indi-
cated with a unique feature on the side rails.The grab
handles (A) on the back of the vehicle (if equipped) are
not to be used as a towing feature.NOTE:If the rear cross rail (or any metallic object) is
placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you
may experience interruption of satellite radio reception.
For improved satellite radio reception, place the rear
cross rail in detent position #4 when not in use.
Cross Rail Positions
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CAUTION!
²To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT
carry any loads on the roof rack without cross rails
installed. The load should be secured and placed on top
of the cross rails, not directly on the roof. If it is
necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or
some other protection between the load and the roof
surface.
²To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the rated load capacity of your cross rail system
or the roof rack system maximum load capacity of 150
lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
²Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both
the front and rear of the vehicle.
²Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is especially
true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the
cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
ªCautionsº when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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