keyless JEEP COMMANDER 2008 1.G User Guide

To Raise Rear Seat
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Detach pull strap from back of seat, and pull seatback
upward until it locks into place. Reattach strap.
3. Close the tailgate.
WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in an accident. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT Ð IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver's door panel can be used to recall the driver's seat,
driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator
pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote
Keyless Entry transmitters can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the ªUnlockº button is
pressed.
Pull Strap
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Your vehicle may have been delivered with two Remote
Keyless Entry transmitters. One or both transmitters can
be linked to either memory position. The memory system
can accommodate up to four transmitters, each one
linked to either of the two memory positions.
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
NOTE:Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered
button (1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.
2. Press the driver door memory button number 1 if you
are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2
if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The system
will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system to
complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3.
3. Adjust the driver's seat, recliner, and driver's side
view mirror to the desired positions.
4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.
Driver Memory Switches
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5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).
6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
remove the key.
7. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the
driver's door.
8. Within 5 seconds, press and release memory button 1
or 2 on the driver's door. The next step must be per-
formed within 5 seconds if you desire to also use a
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to recall memory po-
sitions.
9. Press and release the ªLockº button on one of the
transmitters.
10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.11. Select9Remote Linked to Memory9in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter9Ye s9or
select9Use Factory Settings9from the EVIC and enter
9Ye s9. Refer to ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð Customer Programmable Featuresº in Section
4 for more information.
12. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory
position using the other numbered memory button or to
link another Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to
memory.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:The vehicle must be in Park to recall memory
positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not
in Park, a message will be displayed in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
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To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
memory button number 1 on the driver's door or the
ªUnlockº button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmit-
ter linked to memory position 1.
To recall the memory setting for driver two, press
memory button number 2 on the driver's door or the
ªUnlockº button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmit-
ter linked to memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory
buttons on the drivers door during a recall (S, 1, or 2).
When a recall is cancelled, the driver's seat, driver's
mirror, and the pedals stop moving. A delay of one
second will occur before another recall can be selected.To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
remove the key.
2. Press and release memory button number 1. The
system will recall any memory settings stored in position
1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall
before continuing to step 3.
3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located
on the driver's door.
4. Within 5 seconds, press and release memory button 1
on the driver's door.
5. Within 5 seconds, press and release the ªUnlockº
button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
To disable another transmitter linked to either memory
position, repeat steps 1-5 for each transmitter.
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Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following
choices:
Language
When in this display you may select one of three lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to
select English, Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you con-
tinue, the information will display in the selected lan-
guage.
NOTE:The EVIC will not change the UConnectŸ
language selection. Please refer to ªLanguage Selectionº
in the HANDS±FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectŸ)
section of this manual for details.
Auto Door Locks
When Y (YES) is selected, all of the doors will lock
automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ªY (YES)º
or ªN (NO)º appears.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When Y (YES) is selected, all of the doors will unlock
when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
P (Park) or N (Neutral) position and the driver's door is
opened. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until ªY (YES)º or ªN (NO)º
appears.
Remote Key Unlock
WhenDriver Door 1st Pressis selected, only the driver's
door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless
entry unlock button. When Driver Door 1st Press is
selected, you must press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button twice to unlock the passenger's doors.
WhenAll Doors 1st Pressis selected, all of the doors will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry
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unlock button. To make your selection, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button until ªDriver Door 1st
Pressº or ªAll Doors 1st Pressº appears.
Sound Horn with Lock
When Y (YES) is selected, a short horn sound will occur
when the remote keyless entry ªLockº button is pressed.
This feature may be selected with or without the flash
lights on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
ªY (YES)º or ªN (NO)º appears.
Flash Lamps with Lock
When Y (YES) is selected, the front and rear turn signals
will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until ªY (YES)º or ªN (NO)º
appears.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ª0,º
ª30,º ª60,º or ª90º appears.
Automatic High Beams (Available with SmartBeam
Only)
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until ªY (YES)º or ªN (NO)º appears.
Refer to ªLights/SmartBeams Ð If Equippedº in Section
3 of this manual for more information.
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Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When Y (YES) is selected, and the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until ªY (YES)º or ªN (NO)º appears.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to ªLightsº in Section 3 of this manual.
Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers Ð If Equipped
When Y (YES) is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button until ªY (YES)º or ªN(NO)º appears. When N (NO) is selected, the system
reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until ªY (YES)º or ªN (NO)º
appears.
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set
to ON) when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used
to unlock the door. Refer to ªEasy Entry/Exit Seatº under
ªDriver Memory Seatº in Section 3 of this manual for
more information.
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Key Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands±free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
ªOff,º ª45 sec.,º ª5 min.,º or ª10 min.º appears.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until ªOFF,º ª30 sec.,º ª60 sec.,º or ª90
sec.º appears.
Hill Start Assist
To make your selection, press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button until ªY (YES)º or ªN (NO)º
appears.
Display Units of Measure in
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ªUSº or
ªMETRICº appears.
System Status
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following System Status messages displays in the EVIC:
²System OK
²System Warnings Displayed (Will display all currently
active System Warnings.)
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Fluid and Filter Changes................. 411
Fluid Level Check................... 411,412
Fluid Type........................... 411
Special Additives...................... 414
Torque Converter...................... 288
Autostick............................. 285
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 169
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 169
Battery............................... 395
Emergency Starting..................... 374
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 125
Belts, Drive............................ 392
Belts, Seat.............................. 39
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 399
B-Pillar Location........................ 311
Brake Assist System...................... 141
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 139Brake System........................... 407
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................139,302
Hoses.............................. 408
Master Cylinder....................... 408
Parking............................. 300
Warning Light........................ 187
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 283
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement.....................427,428
Calibration, Compass..................... 204
Camera, Rear........................... 157
Capacities, Fluid........................ 435
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 341
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 404
Car Washes............................ 415
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............70,337
Cargo Area Features...................... 174
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Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 185
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 418
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 425
Interior Appearance Care.................. 417
Interior Fuses.......................... 419
Interior Lighting........................ 130
Interior Lights.......................127,130
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 132
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 170
Jack Location........................... 368
Jack Operation.......................368,371
Jacking Instructions...................... 371
Jump Starting.......................... 374
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................64,65
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 333
Leaks, Fluid............................ 72
Life of Tires............................ 320
Liftgate................................ 34
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 176
Lights..............................72,124
Airbag............................57,188
Alarm............................... 71
Anti-Lock........................... 188
Automatic Headlights................... 126
Back-Up............................. 432
466 INDEX