ignition JEEP COMMANDER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice and
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK
4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
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404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with-
out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles, place the transmission in PARK, and turn
the ignition OFF.
3. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection, and personal
injury could result.5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
•Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent.
•Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion.
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410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFFthe ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh antifreeze/coolant. Check
the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
34 — Spare
35 20 Amp
YellowTrail-Tow Mod (Ex-
port Only)
36 — Spare
37 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Switch
38 20 Amp
YellowHID Left
39 20 Amp
YellowHID RightCavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
40 25 Amp
NaturalNext Generation Con-
troller (NGC), Injec-
tors
41 20 Amp
YellowSubwoofer (SRT
Only)
42 — Spare
43 25 Amp
NaturalCoils, Actuators
44 — Spare
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
17 20 Amp
YellowRear Fog Lamps (Ex-
port Only)
18 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) Batt #1
19 20 Amp
YellowLt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn
20 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) Batt #3
21 20 Amp
YellowRt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn
22 30 Amp
PinkFinal Drive Control
Module (FDCM)
MOD
23 50 Amp
RedRadiator Fan
27 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) #1CavityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
28 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) #2
29 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) R/S
30 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
R/O
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days you may want to take steps to protect your
battery. You may:
•Remove fuse #27 in the Intelligent Power Module
labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD#1).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine).
❏Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines).
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the ignition cables (4.7L
Engine).
❏Replace the side row of spark plugs
(4.7L Engine).
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or
108 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine).
❏Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines).
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
❏Change the transfer case fluid.
❏Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 88
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 400
Head Restraints......................... 124
Head Rests............................ 124
Headlights............................ 140
Bulb Replacement...................... 458
Cleaning............................ 447
On With Wipers....................... 141
Replacing........................... 458
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................125,126
Heater, Engine Block..................... 296
High Beam Indicator..................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 146
Hill Descent Control..................... 334
Hill Start Assist......................... 332
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 383
Holder, Cup........................... 176HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 162
Hood Release.......................... 139
Ignition............................... 15
Key ...............................14,15
Ignition Key Removal..................... 15
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 17
Infant Restraint........................64,65
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 347
Information Center, Vehicle................. 200
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster....................190,191
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 189
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 448
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 455
Interior Appearance Care.................. 446
Interior Fuses.......................... 449
Interior Lighting........................ 147
INDEX 503
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