USB JEEP COMMANDER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

BAS (Brake Assist System)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
anti-lock brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very
quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the
benefit of the system, you must applycontinuousbrak-
ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not
ªpumpº the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure
unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal
is released, the BAS is deactivated.WARNING!
BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu-
ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving
on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a
safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or
the safety of others.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141
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TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition is
off).
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(UConnectŸ) (If Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnectŸ)º in
Section 3 of this manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to ªSatellite Radioº in this section.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESt) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate ªVideo Entertainment System (VESt)
Guide.º
SALES CODE REN Ð MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM Ð IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit's faceplate.
The REN multimedia system contains a radio, CD/DVD
player, USB port, a 20 gigabyte Hard Drive (HDD), and a
ªJukeBoxº (virtual CD changer). Sirius Satellite Radio is
optional. The 6.5-inch touch screen allows for easy menu
selection.
A 20 gigabyte Hard Drive (HDD) allows uploads of
music and photos from CDs or through the USB port.
While the Gracenote database finds the artist, track, and
title for the music.
An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle's speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES), separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239
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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

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