key JEEP COMMANDER 2008 1.G Repair Manual

Cav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
13 10 Amp
RedAutowipe (R/A)
14 20 Amp
YellowCigar Ltr (R/A)
15 10 Amp
RedTire Pressure Trans-
ducers (R/O)
16 10 Amp
RedSteering Control Mod-
ule (SCM), Diag. Con-
nector, Cluster (B+)
17 15 Amp
BlueFlipper Glass (B+)
19 Spare
(R/S)
20 10 Amp
RedSentry Key Remote
Entry Module
(SKREEM), Cluster
(R/S)Cav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini Fuse Description
21 Spare
(Acc De-
lay)
22 15 Amp
BlueRear Wiper (B+)
24 10 Amp
RedPower Distribution
Center (PDC) Relays,
Final Drive Control
Module (FDCM),
Front Control Module
(FCM) (R/S), A580
(R/S)
25 10 Amp
RedShifter Assy (BTSI),
Trans. Case Switch,
ESP/ABS, Brake Supp
Rly Coil (R/S)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421
7

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
INDEX 459
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GVWR............................... 344
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 82
Hard Drive (HDD)....................... 239
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 366
Head Restraints......................... 110
Head Rests............................ 110
Headlights............................ 125
Bulb Replacement...................... 428
Cleaning............................ 418
On With Wipers....................... 126
Replacing............................ 428
Heated Mirrors.......................... 81
Heated Seats........................... 111
Heater, Engine Block..................... 280
High Beam Indicator..................... 187
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 129
Hill Descent Control..................... 150
Hill Start Assist......................... 148Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 350
Holder, Cup........................... 172
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 159
Hood Release.......................... 123
Hoses................................ 406
Ignition............................... 16
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 392
Key ...............................14,16
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 392
Ignition Key Removal..................... 16
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 17
Infant Restraint........................60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 316
Information Center, Vehicle................. 195
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................186,187
INDEX 465
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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

Overheating, Engine...................192,367
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 452
Paint Care............................. 415
Paint Damage.......................... 415
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 153
Parking Brake.......................... 300
Passing Light........................... 129
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 135
Personal Settings........................ 205
Pets.................................. 69
Pets, Transporting........................ 69
Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 311
Polishing and Waxing..................... 415
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB)................ 239USB ................................ 239
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 422
Door Locks........................... 29
Inverter............................. 170
Lift Gate............................. 36
Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 169
Seats............................... 110
Steering..........................305,398
Sunroof............................. 165
Windows............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
Preparation for Jacking.................... 370
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 205
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 21
470 INDEX

Quadra-Trac.........................290,291
Radial Ply Tires......................... 318
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 210
Radio, Navigation....................... 242
Radio Operation......................240,256
Radio, Satellite.................239,240,243,249
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 239
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 133
Rear Air Conditioning.................... 267
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 410
Rear Camera........................... 157
Rear Cup Holder........................ 172
Rear Heater............................ 267
Rear Park Sense System................... 153
Rear Seat, Fold and Tumble................ 113
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 113,117
Rear Window Defroster................... 177
Rear Window Features.................... 176Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 176
Rearview Mirrors........................ 78
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 359
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 360
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 361
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 334
Refrigerant............................ 398
Reminder, Lights On..................... 128
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 254
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs....................... 427
Replacement Keys........................ 18
Replacement Tires....................... 320
Reporting Safety Defects................... 451
Restraints, Child......................... 60
INDEX 471
10

Rear Folding....................... 113,117
Reclining............................ 108
Seatback Release....................... 117
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............20,189
Selection of Oil......................... 390
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 17
Sentry Key Programming................... 19
Sentry Key Replacement................... 18
Service Assistance....................... 448
Service Contract......................... 450
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 187
Service Manuals........................ 452
Setting the Clock................213,229,240,243
Settings, Personal........................ 205
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 281
Shifting............................... 281
Automatic Transmission................. 281
Shoulder Belts........................... 39Signals, Turn...................129,187,430,432
Skylights, Command View................. 168
SmartBeams........................... 126
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 322
Snow Plow............................ 363
Sound Systems (Radio).................... 239
Spare Tire............................. 369
Spark Plug Wires (Ignition Cables/Wires)...... 392
Spark Plugs............................ 392
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 333
Oil ................................ 390
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 136
Speedometer........................... 187
Starting............................... 277
Automatic Transmission................. 277
Cold Weather......................278,280
Engine Block Heater.................... 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 279
INDEX 473
10

Maintenance.......................... 411
Range Indicator....................... 194
Shifting............................. 281
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 159
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 319
Turn Signals...................129,187,430,432
UCI Connector......................... 244
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 82
Underhood Fuses.....................422,425
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 454
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 244
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port.............. 239
Universal Transmitter..................... 159Upholstery Care........................ 417
USB Port.............................. 239
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 406
Vanity Mirrors........................... 81
Variance, Compass....................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 8
Vehicle Loading......................312,344
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 9
Vehicle Storage.......................270,426
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video
System)............................... 253
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 390
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 366
Warning, Roll Over........................ 5
Warnings and Cautions..................... 8
Warranty Information..................... 451
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 177
476 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK)Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key (Fob) ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set
the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the DoorsTo Lock the DoorsTo Release the Liftgate Flipper GlassUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersTransmitter Battery ServiceGeneral Information
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE Liftgate Flipper GlassPower Liftgate - If EquippedOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder
BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Mode - If EquippedEnergy Management FeatureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat
Belt ExtenderDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior MirrorsFolding FeatureDrivers and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedPower Remote
Control Outside Mirrors - If EquippedHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedLighted Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone Connectivity
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Front Manual Seat AdjustmentFront Seat Adjustment - ReclineManual Lumbar Support Adjustment8 - Way Drivers Power Seat4 - Way Passengers Power Seat - If EquippedHead Restraints
Front Heated Seats-If Equipped40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat50/50 Third Row Folding Seat - If EquippedDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to MemoryMemory Position RecallTo Disable
A Transmitter Linked to MemoryEasy Entry/Exit SeatTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Multi-Function Control LeverBattery Saver Feature-Exterior/Interior LightsHeadlights and Parking LightsAutomatic Headlight System - If EquippedSmartBeams - If Equipped
Instrument Panel and Interior LightsDaytime Running Lights - If EquippedLights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHigh Beam SwitchPassing LightHeadlight Time DelayInterior LightsCourtesy/Reading LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS MistSpeed
Sensitive Intermittent Wiper SystemRain Sensing Wipers-If EquippedTILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONICSPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired
SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)TCS (Traction Control System)BAS (Brake Assist System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)ESP (Electronic
Stability Program)TSC (Trailer Sway Control)HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)ESP/BAS Warning Lamp and ESP/TCS Indicator LightREAR
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM- IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist SensorsRear Park Assist Warning DisplayEnable/Disable the Rear Park Assist SystemService the RearPark Assist SystemCleaning the Rear Park Assist SystemREAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED Turning the Rear
Camera OnTurning the Rear Camera OffOVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting
TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSunroof
Fully ClosedCOMMAND-VIEW SKYLIGHTS - IF EQUIPPED POWER OUTLET Front Power OutletRear Power Outlet - If EquippedPOWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED CUP HOLDERS CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load FloorREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window
Wiper/WasherRear Window Defroster - If EquippedROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysEngine Oil Change Indicator SystemTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)System StatusRADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC
MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating
Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions
- Satellite Radio (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RER- AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioClock
Setting ProcedureUNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting the iPodControlling the iPod using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList or Browse ModeSATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY) System Activation
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System
(VES) (If Equipped)VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE
CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System - If EquippedAutomatic Temperature Control - If EquippedRear Climate Control - If EquippedOperating TipsOperating Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingExtremely
Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock Manual Override - If EquippedBrake/Transmission Interlock System5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear RangesRocking the VehicleFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions - If EquippedQuadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions - If EquippedShift PositionsShifting ProceduresQuadra-Drive II System - If Equipped
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use 4WD LOW Range - If EquippedDriving Through WaterDriving In Snow, Mud and SandHill ClimbingTraction DownhillAfter Driving Off-RoadPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM POWER
STEERING MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading andTire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures
for High Speed OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base System - If EquippedPremium
System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.7/4.7L Engines (If Equipped)5.7L Engines (If Equipped)Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide Warnings
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler
Cap (Gas Cap)VEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 4WD ModelsTowing - Quadra-Trac II /Quadra-Drive II4WD ModelsSNOW PLOW WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR
ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowageSpare Tire RemovalPreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP STARTING EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 2WD Models Only
4WD Models OnlyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsSpark Plug WiresEngine Air Cleaner FilterCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control System
Maintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering Fluid CheckBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield Washers - Front and RearExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel System ConnectionsBrake System
Front/Rear Axle FluidTransfer CaseAutomatic TransmissionMaintenance After Off-Road DrivingAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSEPANEL Interior FusesUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) VEHICLE
STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Head LightFront Turn SignalFront Fog LightRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up LightsCenter High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINES Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX