2010 Jeep Commander Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Commander
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
3
INTRODUCTION
4
ROLLOVER WARNING
5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Integrated Ignition Key
15
Ignition Key Removal
15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
17
SENTRY KEY
17
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
18
General Information
19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
19
Rearming The System
19
To Set the Alarm
19
To Disarm the System
20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
21
To Unlock the Doors
21
To Lock the Doors
23
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass
23
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
23
Using the Panic Alarm
24
Programming Additional Transmitters
24
Transmitter Battery Service
24
General Information
25
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
26
How to Use Remote Start
26
DOOR LOCKS
28
Manual Door Locks
28
Power Door Locks
29
Child Protection Door Lock
30
WINDOWS
30
Power Windows
30
Wind Buffeting
33
LIFTGATE
33
Liftgate Flipper Glass
34
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
38
Lap/Shoulder Belts
40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
44
Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped
45
Energy Management Feature
46
Seat Belt Pretensioners
46
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
47
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
48
Seat Belt Extender
48
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
49
Advanced Front Airbag Features
50
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls
55
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
61
Child Restraints
63
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
73
SAFETY TIPS
73
Transporting Passengers
73
Exhaust Gas
74
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
75
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
76
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
77
MIRRORS
82
Inside Day/Night Mirror
82
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
82
Outside Mirrors
83
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
83
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped
84
Power Mirrors
84
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
84
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
85
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped
85
uconnect™ phone — IF EQUIPPED
85
VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
85
SEATS
85
Front Manual Seat Adjustment
86
Front Seat Adjustment — Recline
86
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
87
Eight–Way Driver's Power Seat
88
Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped
88
Head Restraints
89
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
90
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
91
40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat
93
50/50 Third Row Folding Seat — If Equipped
97
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
98
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
99
Memory Position Recall
100
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
101
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
102
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
103
LIGHTS
104
Multifunction Lever
104
Headlights and Parking Lights
105
Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped
105
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
106
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
106
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only
107
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
108
Fog Lights — If Equipped
108
Instrument Panel and Interior Lights
109
Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior Lights
110
Lights-On Reminder
110
Turn Signals
110
Lane Change Assist
111
High/Low Beam Switch
111
Flash-To-Pass
111
Headlight Off Delay
111
Interior Lights
111
Courtesy/Reading Lights
111
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
112
Windshield Wiper Operation
113
Windshield Washer Operation
113
Mist
114
Intermittent Wiper System
114
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
115
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
117
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
117
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
119
To Activate
120
To Set a Desired Speed
120
To Deactivate
121
To Resume Speed
121
To Vary the Speed Setting
121
To Accelerate for Passing
121
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
122
Rear Park Assist Sensors
122
Rear Park Assist Warning Display
123
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist
124
Service The Rear Park Assist
125
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist
125
System Usage Precautions
125
REAR CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
128
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — With Navigation Radio
129
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without Navigation Radio
130
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
130
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
130
Programming HomeLink
132
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
134
Using HomeLink
135
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
135
Security
135
Troubleshooting Tips
136
General Information
136
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
137
Opening Sunroof — Express
138
Closing Sunroof — Express
138
Pinch Protect Feature
138
Pinch Protect Override
138
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
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
155
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
158
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
159
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
160
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
170
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
172
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
175
Trip Functions
176
Compass Display
179
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
181
System Status
185
SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO – IF EQUIPPED
186
Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped
186
Operating Instructions — uconnect™ phone — If Equipped
186
Clock Setting Procedure
186
SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
189
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
189
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
192
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
194
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
197
SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO
197
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
198
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
203
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
205
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
208
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
208
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED
209
Connecting The iPod
210
Using This Feature
211
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons
211
Play Mode
211
List Or Browse Mode
213
uconnect™ studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY)
215
System Activation
215
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
215
Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode
216
Satellite Antenna
216
Reception Quality
216
Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode
217
Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone (If Equipped)
219
uconnect™ studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED
219
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED
219
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
220
Radio Operation
221
CD Player
222
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
222
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
223
CLIMATE CONTROLS
223
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped
223
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
226
Rear Climate Control — If Equipped
233
Operating Tips
235
Operating Tips Chart
237
STARTING AND OPERATING
239
STARTING PROCEDURE
243
Normal Starting
243
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)
244
If Engine Fails To Start
244
After Starting
245
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
245
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
246
Key Ignition Park Interlock
246
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
247
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
247
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission
248
Gear Ranges
248
Rocking The Vehicle
255
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
256
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
256
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
256
Shift Positions
257
Shifting Procedures
258
Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped
260
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
261
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
261
When to Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped
261
Driving Through Water
261
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
263
Hill Climbing
263
Traction Downhill
264
After Driving Off-Road
264
POWER STEERING
265
Power Steering Fluid Check
266
PARKING BRAKE
267
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
269
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) – 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
271
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
272
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
272
Traction Control System (TCS)
273
Brake Assist System (BAS)
273
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
274
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
275
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
280
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only
280
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only
283
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light
285
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
286
Tire Markings
286
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
289
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
290
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
294
Tire Pressure
294
Tire Inflation Pressures
295
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
297
Radial-Ply Tires
297
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
297
Tire Spinning
298
Tread Wear Indicators
299
Life of Tire
300
Replacement Tires
300
TIRE CHAINS
301
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
302
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
303
Base System
306
Premium System — If Equipped
308
General Information
313
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
314
3.7 Engine
314
5.7L Engine
314
Reformulated Gasoline
315
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
315
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
315
MMT In Gasoline
316
Materials Added To Fuel
316
Fuel System Cautions
317
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
317
ADDING FUEL
318
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
318
VEHICLE LOADING
320
Certification Label
320
TRAILER TOWING
323
Common Towing Definitions
323
Trailer Hitch Classification
327
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
328
Trailer And Tongue Weight
329
Towing Requirements
330
Towing Tips
335
SNOW PLOW
336
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
336
Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models
336
Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
337
Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models
337
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
341
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
342
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
342
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
343
Jack Location
344
Spare Tire Stowage
344
Spare Tire Removal
345
Preparations For Jacking
345
Jacking Instructions
346
JUMP-STARTING
351
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
353
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
354
2–Wheel Drive Models Only
354
4–Wheel Drive Models Only
354
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
355
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L
357
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L
358
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II
359
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
359
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
360
REPLACEMENT PARTS
362
DEALER SERVICE
362
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
362
Engine Oil
363
Engine Oil Filter
366
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
366
Maintenance-Free Battery
367
Air Conditioner Maintenance
368
Body Lubrication
369
Windshield Wiper Blades
369
Adding Washer Fluid
370
Exhaust System
371
Cooling System
374
Brake System
379
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
381
Transfer Case
382
Automatic Transmission
383
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
386
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
387
FUSES
392
Interior Fuses
392
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
395
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
398
VEHICLE STORAGE
400
REPLACEMENT BULBS
400
BULB REPLACEMENT
401
Head Lamp
401
Front Turn Signal
402
Front Fog Lamp
403
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps
404
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
406
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
407
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
408
Engine
408
Chassis
409
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
411
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
412
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
412
Required Maintenance Intervals
414
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
431
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
433
Prepare For The Appointment
433
Prepare A List
433
Be Reasonable With Requests
433
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
433
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
434
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
434
In Mexico contact:
434
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
435
Service Contract
435
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
436
MOPAR PARTS
436
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
436
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
436
In Canada
437
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
437
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
439
Treadwear
439
Traction Grades
439
Temperature Grades
440
FAQ about the 2010 Jeep Commander Manual
What contains the 2010 Commander manual?
The Jeep Commander owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Jeep to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Jeep Commander. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Jeep Commander 2010 owner's manual:
- Maintenance for your Jeep Commander, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Jeep Commander owners can do
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
Where to download the 2010 Jeep Commander Owners Manual?
The Jeep Commander owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Jeep Commander year 2010 free?
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The Jeep Commander (2010) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2010 is available in English.
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