seats JEEP COMMANDER 2008 1.G User Guide

Front Heated SeatsÐIf Equipped
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters
provide the same heat level for both cushion and back.
The front driver and passenger seats are heated. The
controls for each heater are located near the bottomcenter of the instrument panel. After turning on the
ignition, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat
settings. Amber LEDs on the side of each switch indicate
the level of heat in use. Two LEDs are illuminated for
high, one for low, and none for off. Pressing the switch
once will select high-level heating.
Adjustable Head Restraints
Front Heated Seat Switches
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WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row
seats in the tumbled position. The outer second row
seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and
exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in personal injury.
NOTE:If sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward on
the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble
the seat forward.
Fold and Tumble Seat
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Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof switches remain active for 10 minutes
after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
COMMAND-VIEWŸ SKYLIGHTS Ð IF EQUIPPED
The two fixed skylights are above the second row seats.
The glass is tinted to shield the second row occupants
from the sun and glare. Each skylight includes a roller
shade that is concealed in the assembly to block out more
light when desired.NOTE:Hold onto shade handle until shade is com-
pletely open or closed.
Roller Shade
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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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Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnectŸ)º in
Section 3 of this manual.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VEST) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate ªVideo Entertainment System (VESt)
Guide.º
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE
XRV) Ð IF EQUIPPED
The optional VESŸ (Video Entertainment System) con-
sists of a LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-
powered remote control, and two headsets. Refer to your
VESŸ User's Manual for detailed operating instructions.
The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the
front seats.Lowering the Display Screen
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side window demister grilles. Some airflow is delivered
to the floor while in defrost so that comfort can be
maintained.
Floor
Air flows through the floor outlets located under
the instrument panel and into the rear seating area
through vents under the front seats. Some airflow is
delivered to defrost while in the floor mode so that
comfort can be maintained.
Bi-Level
Air flows both through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air
flows through the registers in the back of the center
console, and under the front seats to the rear seat
passengers. These registers can be closed to partially
block airflow. The center console outlets deliver condi-
tioned air while the floor outlets deliver heated air.Panel
Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-
ment panel. Air flows through the registers in the
back of the center console to the rear seat passengers.
These registers can be closed to block airflow.
Recirculation
The recirculation feature can be selected with
the mode control knob. You may choose be-
tween Bi-Level Recirculation and Panel Recir-
culation air outlets while in this mode. Nor-
mally, air enters from outside the vehicle. However, when
in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle is re-used.
Use this mode to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle.
The Recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily
block out outside odors, smoke, and dust.
Air Conditioning Operation
To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control
at any speed and press the snowflake button
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NOTE:Regardless of the type of operation, when a
temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full
counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full
hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively.
The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and
select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode
knob to one of the following positions. When the Mode is
set to any position other than AUTO, The automatic
control of air temperature is disabled. The user must
adjust the temperature knobs to obtain the desired tem-
perature.
²Defrost
Air is directed to the windshield through the
outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also
directed to the front door windows through the side
window demister grilles. Some airflow is delivered to
the floor while in defrost so that comfort can be
maintained.NOTE:The defrost mode is not automatically selected.
It must be manually selected, when desired.
²Defrost/Floor
Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets
and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air
is also directed to the front door windows
through the side window demister grilles. Some air-
flow is delivered to the floor while in defrost so that
comfort can be maintained.
²Floor
Air flows through the floor outlets located under
the instrument panel and into the rear seating
area through vents under the front seats. Some airflow
is delivered to defrost while in floor mode, so that
comfort can be maintained.
²Bi-Level
Air flows both through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and those located on the floor.
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Air flows through the registers in the back of the
center console, and under the front seats to the rear
seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block
airflow. The center console outlets deliver conditioned
air while the floor outlets deliver heated air.
²Panel
Air flows through the outlets located in the in-
strument panel. Air flows through the registers in
the back of the center console to the rear seat passen-
gers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.
Depress this button to turn on and off the air
conditioning during manual operation only. Con-
ditioned outside air is then directed through the
outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button
includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation
is selected.
NOTE:To manually control the air conditioning the
mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position.This button can be used to block out smoke,
odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid cooling
is desired. The recirculation mode should only
be used temporarily. The button includes an
LED that illuminates, which indicates that the recircula-
tion mode is active. You may use this feature separately.
NOTE:Extended use of recirculation may cause the
windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to
fog, press the ªRecirculateº icon button to return to
outside air. Some temp./humidity conditions will cause
captured interior air to condense on windows and ham-
per visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow
ªRecirculateº to be selected while in the defrost or
defrost/floor modes. Attempting to use the recirculation
while in these modes will cause the LED in the button to
blink and then turn off.
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Cav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
11 40 Amp
GreenHVAC Blower
12 30 Amp
PinkRear Wiper, Ign R/O
13 40 Amp
GreenRear Window De-
froster (EBL)/Heated
Mirror
14 30 Amp
PinkRear HVAC (If
Equipped)
15 Ð Spare
16 50 Amp
RedASD
17 30 Amp
PinkABS Pump
18 40 Amp
GreenAccessory Delay, SeatsCav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
19 40 Amp
GreenJB Power
20 Ð Spare
21 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
22 20 Amp
YellowTCM, A/C Clutch
23 25 Amp
NaturalPower Inverter
24 20 Amp
YellowRear Heated Seats
25 20 Amp
YellowFinal Drive Control
Module (FDCM)
26 15 Amp
BlueBrake Lamps
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Folding Rear Seat..................... 113,117
Four Wheel Drive....................... 290
Operation........................... 290
Systems............................. 290
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 290
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 366
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 289
Front Axle (Differential)................... 410
Front Heated Seats....................... 111
Fuel................................. 333
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 341
Gasoline............................ 333
Gauge.............................. 194
Hoses.............................. 407
Materials Added....................... 336
Octane Rating......................333,334
Requirements......................... 435
System Hoses......................... 407
Tank Capacity........................ 435Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution................336,342,343
Fuses................................ 419
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 159
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............341,343,386
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 333
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 334
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 335
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 191
Fuel................................ 194
Speedometer......................... 187
Tachometer.......................... 189
Gear Ranges........................... 283
General Information...............20,26,108,333
Glass Cleaning.......................... 418
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 347
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 346
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