brake light JEEP COMMANDER 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in an accident.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.The Trailer Tow Package includes a seven–pin connector
at the rear of the vehicle and a four-pin harness located
under the rear bumper. The four-pin harness must be
unclipped before use. Use a factory-approved trailer
harness and connector.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 333

CAUTION!
Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F
(10°C) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add
fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to
produce an accurate reading.
7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake.
To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission
after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the
dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is normal for the
dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated
position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the
dipstick tube.
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or
similar dirty conditions, have your brake discs, brake
linings, and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. This will prevent any abrasive material from
causing excessive wear or unpredictable braking action.
After driving off-road, completely inspect the underbody
of your vehicle. Check the tires, body structure, steering,
suspension and exhaust system for damage. Check
threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the
chassis, drivetrain components, steering and suspension.
Retighten, if required, to torque values specified in the
Service Manual. Also check for accumulations of vegeta-
tion or brush that could become a fire hazard, or conceal
damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
propeller shafts.
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Electronic Vehicle
Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(5.7L engine) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 269
Adding Fuel ........................... 318
Adjustable Pedals ........................ 117
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 366
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 368
Air Conditioning ........................ 226
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 235
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 233
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 369
Air Conditioning System .................. 226
Air Filter .............................. 366
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 295
Airbag .............................. 49,57
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ................... 50,56,61,75,163
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Side .......................... 55,57
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........51,55,57
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24 Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................19,163
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 216
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 407
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............269,272
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 163
Anti-Theft System ....................... 163
Appearance Care ........................ 387
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 19
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 280
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 29
Automatic Headlights .................... 105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 226
Automatic Transmission ................248,383
Adding Fluid ......................... 385
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 383
Fluid Level Check ................... 384,385
442 INDEX

Fluid Type........................... 383
Special Additives ...................... 383
Torque Converter ...................... 254
Autostick ............................. 250
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 140
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 140
Battery ............................... 367
Emergency Starting ..................... 351
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 110
Belts, Seat ............................ 40,75
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 369
B-Pillar Location ........................ 290
Brake Assist System ...................... 273
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 272
Brake Fluid ............................ 380
Brake System ........................... 379
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 269,272
Fluid Check .......................... 380 Master Cylinder
....................... 380
Parking ............................. 267
Warning Light ........................ 160
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 247
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 73
Bulb Replacement ..................... 400,401
Bulbs, Light ............................ 76
Calibration, Compass ..................... 179
Camera, Rear ........................... 128
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 407
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 318
Power Steering ........................ 266
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 377
Car Washes ............................ 387
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............74,317
Cargo Area Features ...................... 147
Cargo Compartment ...................... 147
Luggage Carrier ....................... 150
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INDEX 443

Pressure Cap......................... 377
Radiator Cap ......................... 377
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........375,407
Courtesy Lights ......................... 111
Cruise Light ........................... 168
Cupholders ............................ 145
Customer Assistance ..................... 433
Daytime Running Lights ................... 108
Dealer Service .......................... 362
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 150
Defroster, Windshield ................76,225,231
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 359
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 111
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 385
Oil (Engine) .......................... 363
Power Steering ........................ 266
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 354
Disarming, Theft System ................... 20 Disposal
Engine Oil ........................... 365
Used Engine Fluids .................... 365
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 130
Driving ............................... 261
Off-Pavement ......................... 261
Off-Road ............................ 261
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 176
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 219
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 84
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 140
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 272
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 272
Brake Assist System .................... 273
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 274
Electronic Stability Program ............... 275
Traction Control System ................. 273
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INDEX 445

Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,74,317,371
Exhaust System ....................... 74,371
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 48
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 387
Exterior Lights .......................... 76
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 366
Engine Oil ........................... 366
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 365
Finish Care ............................ 387
Flashers .............................. 342
Hazard Warning ....................... 342
Turn Signal ................... 76,161,402,404
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 34
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 244
Fluid Capacities ......................... 407
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ............383,384,385Brake
.............................. 380
Engine Oil ........................... 363
Power Steering ........................ 266
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 408
Fog Light Service ........................ 403
Fog Lights ....................... 108,169,403
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat .................. 93
Folding Rear Seat ...................... 93,97
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 256
Operation ........................... 256
Systems ............................. 256
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 256
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 342
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 255
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 381
Front Heated Seats ....................... 90
Fuel ................................. 314
Conserving .......................... 176
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 318
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INDEX 447

Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17
Key-In Reminder ......................... 17
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 14
Knee Bolster ............................ 50
Lane Change Assist ...................... 111
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 68,69
Latches ................................ 76
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 314
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 76
Life of Tires ............................ 300
Liftgate ................................ 33
Liftgate Flipper Glass ...................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 148
Light Bulbs ............................. 76
Lights .............................. 76,104
Airbag ...................... 50,56,61,75,163Anti-Lock
........................... 163
Automatic Headlights ................... 105
Back-Up ............................ 404
Battery Saver ......................... 110
Brake Assist Warning ................... 285
Brake Warning ........................ 160
Bulb Replacement ...................... 401
Center Mounted Stop ................... 406
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 111
Cruise .............................. 168
Daytime Running ...................... 108
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............104,111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 285
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 169
Exterior .............................. 76
Fog .......................... 108,169,403
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 168
Fuses ............................... 392
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 342
450 INDEX

Oil, Engine............................ 363
Capacity ............................ 407
Change Interval ....................... 364
Dipstick ............................. 363
Disposal ............................ 365
Filter ............................... 366
Filter Disposal ........................ 365
Identification Logo ..................... 364
Materials Added to ..................... 365
Recommendation ................... 364,407
Synthetic ............................ 365
Viscosity ......................... 365,407
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............359,360
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 130
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 83
Overdrive ............................. 251
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 251
Overhead Console ....................... 130 Overheating, Engine
................... 166,342
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,437
Paint Care ............................. 387
Paint Damage .......................... 387
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 122
Parking Brake .......................... 267
Passing Light ........................... 111
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 117
Personal Settings ........................ 181
Pets .................................. 72
Pets, Transporting ........................ 72
Phone, Cellular .......................... 85
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 85
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 290
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 388
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 395
Door Locks ........................... 29
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INDEX 453