JEEP COMMANDER 2010 1.G Manual Online

▫Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 138
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 139
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 139
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 139
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 139
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 139
 Command-View™ Skylights — If Equipped . . . 139
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 140
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 143
 Cupholders .......................... 145 ▫
Front Cupholders .................... 145
▫ Cupholders — Second Row Seat ......... 146
▫ Cupholders — Third Row Seat ........... 146
 Cargo Area Features ................... 147
▫ Cargo Load Floor .................... 147
 Rear Window Features .................. 148
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 148
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 150
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 150
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
next to the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger-side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger-side mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward and
normal.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If
Equipped
The driver and passenger outside mirrors will automati-
cally adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This
feature is controlled by the inside Automatic Dimming
Mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button
at the base of the inside mirror. The mirrors will auto-
matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside
mirror adjusts.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel, next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position.
After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
this section, for further information.
Power Mirror Switches
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of
the sun visors.
Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on
automatically.
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped
This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage.
uconnect™ phone — IF EQUIPPED
Refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
Refer to “Voice Recognition (VR)” in the uconnect™ User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
SEATS
Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System
of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe
operation of the vehicle.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
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WARNING!
•DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Front Manual Seat Adjustment
Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment
bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near
the floor. Using body pressure, move forward and rear-
ward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have
latched.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Front Seat Adjustment — Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever
at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the
lever, lean forward and release the lever.
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WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat
belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a
collision you could slide under the seat belt and be
seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located
on the right side of the driver’s seatback and on the left
side of the passenger’s seatback (if equipped). Moving
the lumbar control lever fore and aft increases or de-
creases the lumbar support.
Manual Lumbar Control
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Eight–Way Driver’s Power Seat
The driver’s power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the driver’s seat. The bottom switch
controls up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjust-
ment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjust-
ment.WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under any seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped
The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on
the outboard side of the passenger seat. The bottom
switch controls forward/rearward adjustment. The top
switch controls the seatback recline adjustment.
Power Seat Switches
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NOTE:The four-way seat does not have an up/down
adjustment.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under any seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a rear impact. Adjustable head restraints should be
adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical. The head restraints have a locking button which must be
pushed in to lower the head restraint to all positions. The
restraints may be raised without pushing in the button.
Adjustable Head Restraints
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WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or
improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision. The head restraints
should always be checked prior to operating the
vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in
motion. Always adjust the head restraints when the
vehicle is in PARK.
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
The controls for each heater are located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel (below the heater/air
conditioning controls).
After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for
Off.Press the switch once to select High-level heat-
ing. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
When High-level heating is selected, the heaters provide
a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of
operation after heating is activated. The heat output then
drops to the normal High-level. If High-level heating is
selected, the system will automatically switch to the
Low-level after approximately 30 minutes of continuous
operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs
changes from two to one, indicating the change. Opera-
tion on the Low-level setting also turns Off automatically
after approximately 30 minutes.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
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