jacking JEEP COMMANDER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers................ 400
If Your Engine Overheats................ 400
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 401
▫Jack Location....................... 402
▫Spare Tire Stowage................... 402
▫Spare Tire Removal................... 403
▫Preparations For Jacking................ 404▫Jacking Instructions................... 404
Jump Starting........................ 409
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped....... 411
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 412
▫2–Wheel Drive Models Only............. 412
▫4–Wheel Drive Models Only............. 412
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the fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT
(H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401
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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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2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect
jack handle driver (A) to two extensions (B), then to the
lug wrench (C).
Assembling Jack Tools
1 — Jack Handle Driver
2 — Extension
3 — Wrench 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it
under the front lower control arm as shown. For the rear
axle, place it under the axle near the wheel to be changed.
Ensure the jack is closest to the inside of the wheel when
jacking on the rear axle.Do not raise the vehicle until
you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise.
Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface
and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407
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Electronic Stability Program............... 326
Traction Control System................. 324
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 325
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 153
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 326
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 199
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................197,200
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 306
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 400
Jacking............................. 401
Jump Starting......................... 409
Tow Hooks.......................... 411
Emission Control System Maintenance......419,470
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 424
Block Heater......................... 296
Break-In Recommendations................ 73Compartment...................415,416,417
Compartment Identification.........415,416,417
Cooling............................. 431
Exhaust Gas Caution................42,74,371
Fails to Start.......................... 295
Flooded, Starting...................... 295
Fuel Requirements..................367,465
Multi-Displacement.................... 323
Oil ..............................422,465
Oil Change Interval.................... 422
Oil Disposal.......................... 424
Oil Filter............................ 424
Oil Filter Disposal..................... 424
Oil Selection.......................423,465
Oil Synthetic......................... 424
Overheating.......................... 400
Starting............................. 292
Temperature Gauge.................... 196
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 423
500 INDEX

Interior Lights.......................144,147
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 149
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 175
Jack Location........................... 402
Jack Operation.......................401,404
Jacking Instructions...................... 404
Jump Starting.......................... 409
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17
Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keyless Go.......................14,209,292
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)....................68,69
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
Life of Tires............................ 352
Liftgate................................ 37
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 180
Lights..............................76,140
Airbag............................61,193
Alarm............................... 75
Anti-Lock........................... 193
Automatic Headlights................... 141
Back-Up............................ 462
Battery Saver......................... 145
Brake Assist Warning................... 336
Brake Warning........................ 191
Bulb Replacement...................... 458
Center Mounted Stop................... 464
504 INDEX

Pedals, Adjustable....................... 152
Personal Settings........................ 212
Pets.................................. 73
Pets, Transporting........................ 73
Phone, Cellular.......................... 88
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 342
Polishing and Waxing..................... 444
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 451
Door Locks........................... 30
Inverter............................. 175
Lift Gate............................. 39
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 173
Seats............................... 123
Steering............................. 317
Sunroof............................. 169
Windows............................. 34Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 52
Preparation for Jacking.................... 404
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 50
Programmable Electronic Features............ 212
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Quadra-Trac........................... 307
Radial Ply Tires......................... 349
Radio Operation........................ 270
Radio, Satellite.......................262,267
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 150
Rear Air Conditioning.................... 281
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 438
Rear Camera........................... 160
Rear Cupholder......................... 176
Rear Heated Seats....................... 126
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Sun Visor Extension....................... 87
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 331
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 424
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 194
Telescoping Steering Column............... 151
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 274
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 196
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft System Arming...................... 20
Theft System Disarming.................... 21
Tilt Steering Column..................... 151
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 146
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 342
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 341
Tire Markings.......................... 337
Tire Safety Information.................... 337Tires ............................75,346,492
Air Pressure.......................... 347
Chains.............................. 354
Changing............................ 401
Compact Spare........................ 349
General Information.................... 346
High Speed.......................... 348
Inflation Pressures..................... 347
Jacking............................. 401
Life of Tires.......................... 352
Load Capacity........................ 342
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 356
Pressure Warning Light.................. 195
Quality Grading....................... 492
Radial.............................. 349
Replacement......................... 353
Rotation............................ 355
Safety............................75,337
Sizes............................... 339
512 INDEX