weight JEEP COMMANDER 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK. For
four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the transfer case
is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block orchockthe
trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight
as a percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires–General Information” in this section.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331

Gasoline............................ 314
Gauge .............................. 169
Materials Added ....................... 316
Octane Rating ........................ 314
Requirements ......................... 407
Saver Mode .......................... 176
Tank Capacity ........................ 407
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 176
Fuel Saver ............................. 176
Fuel System Caution ................ 317,319,320
Fuses ................................ 392
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 130
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............318,320,359
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 314
Conserving .......................... 176
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 315
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 315
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 166 Fuel
............................... 169
Speedometer ......................... 160
Tachometer .......................... 163
Gear Ranges ........................... 248
General Information .................. 19,25,313
Glass Cleaning .......................... 391
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............321,324
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............321,323
GVWR ............................... 321
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 85
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 342
Head Restraints .......................... 89
Head Rests ............................. 89
Headlights ............................ 105
Bulb Replacement ...................... 401
Cleaning ............................ 391
On With Wipers ....................... 106
Replacing ........................... 401
Heated Mirrors .......................... 84
448 INDEX

Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 289
Tire Markings .......................... 286
Tire Safety Information .................... 286
Tires ............................ 76,294,439
Air Pressure .......................... 295
Chains .............................. 301
Changing ............................ 343
Compact Spare ........................ 297
General Information .................... 294
High Speed .......................... 297
Inflation Pressures ..................... 295
Jacking ............................. 343
Life of Tires .......................... 300
Load Capacity ........................ 290
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 303
Pressure Warning Light .................. 164
Quality Grading ....................... 439
Radial .............................. 297
Replacement ......................... 300 Rotation
............................ 302
Safety .............................. 286
Sizes ............................... 287
Spare Tire ........................... 344
Spinning ............................ 298
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 299
Wheel Mounting ...................... 349
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 329
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 254
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 353
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 167
Towing ............................ 323,354
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 354
Guide .............................. 328
Recreational .......................... 336
Weight .............................. 328
Traction Control ......................... 273
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 280
Trailer Towing .......................... 323
458 INDEX

Cooling System Tips.................... 336
Hitches ............................. 327
Minimum Requirements ................. 330
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 329
Wiring .............................. 333
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 328
Trailer Weight .......................... 328
Transfer Case ........................... 382
Maintenance ......................... 382
Transmission Automatic ........................ 248,383
Maintenance ......................... 383
Shifting ............................. 246
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 299 Turn Signals
................... 1 10,161,402,404
UCI Connector ......................... 209
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 85
Underhood Fuses ..................... 395,398
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 439
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 209
Universal Transmitter ..................... 130
Upholstery Care ........................ 390
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 85
Variance, Compass ....................... 180
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 320
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 8
Vehicle Loading ...................... 290,320
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 9
Vehicle Storage ....................... 236,400
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video
System) ............................... 219
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 365
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INDEX 459