2009 Jeep Commander Owners Manual

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the nameChrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and thename Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you aredrinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinkingdriver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Yourperceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,and your judgment is impaired when you have beendrinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and defeatures and equipment that artional on this vehicle. This ma

description of features and equiavailable or were not ordereddisregard any features and equmanual that are not on this veh

Chrysler LLC reserves the rigdesign and specifications, and/improvements to its productsobligation upon itself to install

ously manufactured.

Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LL


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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rollover Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warnings And Cautions . . .

Vehicle Identification Numbe

Vehicle Modifications/Altera


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INTRODUCTIONThis is a specialized utility vehicle designed for bothon-road and off-road use. It can go places and performtasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosedvehicles were not intended. It handles and maneuversdifferently from many passenger cars both on-road andoff-road, so take time to become familiar with yourvehicle.

The two-wheel drive utility vehicle was designed foron-road use only. It is not intended for off-road drivingor use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheeldrive vehicle.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’sManual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehiclehandles on different road surfaces. Your driving skillswill improve with experience. When driving off-road or

working the vehicle, don’t overlthe vehicle to overcome the nAlways observe federal, state, pwherever you drive.

As with other vehicles of this typvehicle correctly may result inaccident. Refer to “On-Road/OfSection 5 of this manual.

This manual has been prepareservice and engineering specialithe operation and maintenancsupplemented by a Warranty I

various customer-oriented docuread these publications carefullytions and recommendations inassure safe and enjoyable opera

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NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored inthe vehicle for convenient reference and remain with thevehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorizeddealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trainedtechnicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and is inter-ested in your satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNINGUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover ratethan other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higherground clearance and a higher center of gravity than

many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better ina wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in anunsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Becauseof the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles maynot.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrunsafe driving actions that cacontrol. Failure to operate this vin an accident, rollover of the veinjury. Drive carefully.

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Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts providedis a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.government notes that the universal use of existing seat

belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or moreeach year and could reduce disabling injuries by two

million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted personis significantly more likely to die than a person wearinga seat belt. Always buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which sectioncontains the information you desire.

The detailed index at the back contains a complete listing of al

Consult the following table fsymbols that may be used on yo

this Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in an accident or

bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you

do not read this entire manual, you may miss importantinformation. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on alabel located on the left front corner of the instrumentpanel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through thewindshield. This number also appears on the Automobile

Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window onyour vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equip-ment.

NOTE: It is illegal to remove t

VIN Locat

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to an accident resulting in serious injury ordeath.


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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOU

CONTENTS

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 Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Vehicle Security Alarm System

▫ Rearming The System . . .

▫ To Set The Alarm . . . . . . .

▫ To Disarm The System . . .

Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . .

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . .

▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . .

▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . .

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▫ Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 25

▫ RKE Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . 25

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 27

▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

▫ Passive Entry System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 31

▫ To Place An RKE TransmittFor Safekeeping – Vehicles Keyless Go Only . . . . . . .

▫ Child Protection Door Lock

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Power Windows . . . . . . .

▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . .

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass . . . .

▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipp

Occupant Restraints . . . . . .

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . .

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operati

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▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 48

▫ Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped . . . . . 49

▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . 52

▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

▫ Driver And Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint Systems (SRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . .

Engine Break-In Recommend

Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Safety Checks You Should Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

▫ Safety Checks You Should Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitterwith integrated ignition key and a Wireless IgnitionNode (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert

the double-sided key into the ignition switch with eitherside up.

Keyless Go FeatureThis vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Gofeature, for more information, refer to “Keyless Go — If Equipped” under “Starting Procedure” in Section 5 of this manual.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to anignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detentedpositions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START positionis a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When

released from the START positically returns to the detented ON

Wireless Ignition N

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Integrated Ignition KeyThe integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch.It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the RKEtransmitter.

The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. Thevalet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keepthe valet key with you when valet parking.

To remove the valet key from the RKE transmitter, slidethe mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmittersideways with your thumb and then pull the key out

with your other hand. NOTE: You can insert the douthe lock cylinders with either si

Ignition Key RemovalPlace the shift lever in PARK. TuLOCK position, and remove the

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NOTE:• If you try to remove the key before you place the shift

lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporarily inthe ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key to theright slightly, then remove the key as described. If a

malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in theignition switch to warn you that this safety feature isinoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, butthe key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), the power windowswitches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), andpower outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes

after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.The time for this feature is programmable. For details,refer to “Key Off Power Delay,” under “Personal

Settings (Customer-Program“Electronic Vehicle InformaSection 4 of this manual.

WARNIN

Never leave children alone unattended children in a vehnumber of reasons. A child oously or fatally injured. Do nignition. A child could opeother controls, or move the ve

CAUTIOAn unlocked car is an invitatremove key from the ignitiowhen leaving the vehicle una



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Key-In-Ignition ReminderIf you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignitionkey in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you toremove the key.

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only soundswhen the integrated ignition key is placed in the LOCKor ACC position.

SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unautho-rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked

or unlocked.The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni-tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro-grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate

the vehicle. The system will shseconds if an invalid RKE transmengine.

After turning the ignition switch

Vehicle Security Light will turn o bulb check. If the light remains oindicates that there is a problemaddition, if the light begins to flit indicates that someone used anto start the engine. Either of thesethe engine being shut off after t

If the Vehicle Security Light t

vehicle operation (vehicle runninonds), it indicates that there is aShould this occur, have the vehpossible.



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NOTE:• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible

with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of thesesystems may result in vehicle starting problems andloss of security protection.

• Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit-ters, or any other transponder-equipped componentson the same key chain will not cause a fault unless theadditional part is physically held against the RKEtransmitter being used to start the vehicle. Cellphones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not causeinterference with this system.

All of the RKE transmitters provided with your newvehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed tothe vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate

the vehicle. Once an RKE transmvehicle, it cannot be programm

CAUTIO

Always remove the keys from doors when leaving the vehic

At the time of purchase, the origina four-digit Personal IdentificationPIN in a secure location. This authorized dealer replacement ofcation of RKE transmitters may brized dealer or by using the Cus

procedure. This procedure consisttransmitter to the vehicle electronone that has never been programm

NOTE: When having the Sesystem serviced, bring all vehicyou to the authorized dealer.



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Customer Key ProgrammingIf you have two valid RKE transmitters with integratedkeys, you can program new transmitters to the system byperforming the following procedure:

1. Insert the first valid integrated key into the ignitionswitch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position forat least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position andremove the first key.

2. Insert the second valid integrated key and turn theignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds.After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle

Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switchto the LOCK position and remove the second key.

3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switchand turn the ignition switch to the ON position within60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound

and the Vehicle Security Light wagain for three seconds, and the

The new integrated key is progrmitter will also be programmed

Repeat this procedure to programdo not have a programmed RKgrated key, contact your author

NOTE: If a programmed key isdealer to have all remaining ketem’s memory. This will prevstarting your vehicle. The remareprogrammed. All vehicle ke

authorized dealer at the tireprogrammed.



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General InformationThe Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that may cause undes-ired operation.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMThis Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicledoors, liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition forunauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the

system provides both audible and visible signals. Thehorn, headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash repeat-edly for three minutes. If disturbance is still present(driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) afterthree minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash foran additional 15 minutes.

NOTE: The Panic and Securityent. Please take a moment to acSecurity modes to hear the differone should go off in the futurewhich mode has been activated

Rearming The System:

If something triggers the alarm,disarm it, the system will turnminutes, turn off all of the visualand then the system will rearm

To Set the AlarmThe alarm will set when you u

Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock when you use the power door lois open. After all the doors areVehicle Security Light (located iwill flash rapidly for about 16 ssystem is arming. During this 1



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opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully arms, the Vehicle Security Lightwill flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.

To Disarm the SystemTo disarm the system, you will need to press the UN-LOCK button on the RKE transmitter or turn the ignitionkey to the ON position. If something has triggered thesystem in your absence, the horn will sound three timeswhen you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tam-pering.

The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protectyour vehicle; however, you can create conditions where

the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in thevehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, oncethe system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull thedoor handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter todisarm the system. You may also accidentally disarm the

system by unlocking the driverthen locking it. The door will bSecurity Alarm will not arm.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The interior lights come on whThey will remain on for about 3are closed then fade to off.

The lights also will fade to off ifafter you close all the doors.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYThis system allows you to lock

liftgate, or activate the panic alaabout 66 ft (20 m) using a handhter. The RKE transmitter does nothe vehicle to activate the system



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NOTE: Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK)into the ignition switch disables all buttons on thattransmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining trans-mitters will continue to work. Driving the vehicle over5 mph disables all transmitter buttons, for all Fobs, until

the ignition is turned back to Off Lock.

To Unlock the DoorsPress and release the UNLOCtransmitter once to unlock the dunlock all doors. The turn sigacknowledge the unlock signal

system will also turn on.

Remote Key Unlock, Driver DPressThis feature lets you program ththe driver’s door, or all doors, UNLOCK button on the RKE tracurrent setting, proceed as follo

• For vehicles equipped withInformation Center (EVIC), Unlock” under “PersonalProgrammable Features)” unInformation Center (EVIC)”manual.Three-Button FOBIK



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Flash Lights with Remote Key LockThis feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash whenthe doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-ter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change thecurrent setting, proceed as follows:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lamps withLock” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of thismanual.

Turn Headlights On with Remote Key UnlockThis feature activates the headlights for up to 90 secondswhen the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.The time for this feature is programmable on vehiclesequipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC). For details, refer to “Headlamp Off Delay” under

“Personal Settings (Customer-Punder “Electronic Vehicle InformSection 4 of this manual.

To Lock the DoorsPress and release the LOCK buttter to lock all doors. The turn sigthe horn will chirp to acknowle

Sound Horn with Remote KeThis feature will cause the hornare locked with the RKE transmturned on or off. To change the cufollows:

• For vehicles equipped withInformation Center (EVIC), reLock,” under “Personal Programmable Features)” unInformation Center (EVIC)”manual.



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To Release the Liftgate Flipper GlassPress the FLIPPER GLASS/TRUNK RELEASE buttontwo times (the second press within 5 seconds of the firstpress) to open liftgate flipper glass

WARNING!Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi-sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and yourpassengers could be injured by these fumes. Keepthe flipper glass closed when you are operating thevehicle.

Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped

This feature allows you to remotely lower both front doorwindows at the same time. To use this feature, press andrelease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter andthen immediately press and hold the UNLOCK buttonuntil the windows lower to the level desired or until theylower completely.

Using the Panic AlarmTo turn the Panic Alarm feature the PANIC button on the RKE trsecond and release. When the headlights and park lights will f

on and off, and the interior lighThe Panic Alarm will stay on fyou turn it off by either pressisecond time, or drive the vehic(24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:• The interior lights will turn of

switch to the ACC or ON p

Alarm is activated. Howeverhorn will remain on.

• You may need to be less thavehicle when using the RKE tPanic Alarm due to the Radiemitted by the system.



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Programming Additional RKE TransmittersRefer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Programming.”

If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,contact your authorized dealer for details.

RKE Transmitter Battery ServiceThe recommended replacement battery is one CR2032

battery.

NOTE:• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the backhousing or the printed circuit board.

1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slotand gently pry open the access door.

2. Remove and replace the battenew batteries with your finge

battery deterioration. If you toucrubbing alcohol.

3. Reposition the access door opening and snap into place.

Battery Replac

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If Equipped With Passive Entry

1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitterapart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching thenew batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause

battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it withrubbing alcohol.

3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the twohalves together.

General InformationThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any inting interference that may cause

NOTE: Changes or modificaproved by the party responsibvoid the user’s authority to ope

If your Remote Keyless Entry (Roperate from a normal distanconditions.

1. A weak battery in the RKE trlife of the battery is a minimum

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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPEDThis system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside thevehicle while still maintaining security. The system has atargeted range of 328 ft (100 m).

How to Use Remote StartAll of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start:

• Shift lever in PARK

• Doors closed

• Hood closed

• Liftgate closed

• Hazard switch off

• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

• Ignition key removed from ignition switch

• Battery at an acceptable charg

• RKE PANIC button not press

To Enter Remote Start ModePress and release the R

on the RKE transmitteonds. The parking lighwill honk twice (if p

engine will start and the vehRemote Start mode for a 15 min

NOTE:• If an engine fault is present t

then shut down 10 seconds la

• The park lamps will turn onRemote Start mode.

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• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,the ignition must be cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or the ignition switch must becycled to the ON position) before you can repeat the

start sequence for a third cycle.To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving theVehicleAllow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the VehicleBefore the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release theUNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock thedoors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,simply press and release the START/STOP button. If theSTART/STOP button is not present, insert the key intothe ignition switch and turn the switch to the ONposition.

NOTE:• For the vehicle not equipped

the ignition switch must be into drive the vehicle.

• For the vehicle not equipped the message “Insert Key/Turthe EVIC until you insert themessage “Turn To On” will dyou turn the key to On. RefeInformation Center (EVIC)”manual.

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To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote StartModePress and release the REMOTE START button one time.

NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shutdowns, the systemwill disable the one time press of the REMOTE START

button for two seconds after receiving a valid RemoteStart request.

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door LocksUse the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors frominside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the dooris closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key

is not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

WARNIN

• For personal security and saaccident, lock the vehicle dowell as when you park and

• When leaving the vehicle afrom the ignition, and lockleave unattended children access to an unlocked vehicvehicle equipment may caujuries and death.



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Power Door LocksThe power door lock switch is located on each front doorpanel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors.

If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the doorwill lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not inside thevehicle before closing the door.

If you press the door lock switchignition switch, and the driver’swill not lock.

The rear doors cannot be openeduntil you pull up the lock plung

Automatic Door LocksIf this feature is selected, youautomatically when the vehicle(24 km/h) and all doors are closea door is opened.

This feature is selectable and cRefer to “Auto Door Lock

Programmable Features” under “mation Center (EVIC)” in Sectioyour authorized dealer.

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Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature — OnlyAvailable if Auto Lock is EnabledThis feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’sdoor is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in PARK orNEUTRAL. Refer to “Auto Unlock on Exit” under

“Customer-Programmable Features” in the “ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of thismanual or see your authorized dealer.

Passive Entry System — If EquippedThe Passive Entry system allows you to unlock thevehicle’s door(s) without using the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter unlock button, or the unlock buttonlocated on the vehicle’s interior door panel. To use this

feature you must have a valid RKE transmitter within 5 ft(1.5 m) of the door handle you desire to use, and it must

be located outside of the vehicle.

To Unlock the Vehicle’s DoorTo unlock the vehicle’s door(s)and the door(s) will unlock.

NOTE:• If the vehicle has not been us

been raining for 24 hours, youhandle to reactivate this featu

• If the vehicle’s door locks are Driver’s Door 1st Press,” onlunlock when the driver’s doorvehicle’s door locks are progDoors 1st Press”, all doors whandle is grasped. Refer tounder “Personal Settings (CFeatures)” in the “Electronic Vter (EVIC)” in Section 4 of th




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• If you accidentally lock your RKE transmitter in thevehicle using the door panel switch, ALL doors willunlock and the horn will chirp three times after alldoors are closed. If you do this three times, the systemwill not chirp and the doors will remain locked on thethird attempt. To re-enable the system the vehicle must

be unlocked with another valid RKE transmitter.

To Lock the Vehicle’s DoorsThe vehicle doors can be locked by using the RKEtransmitter lock button or the lock button located on thevehicle’s interior door panel.

To Place an RKE Transmitter in the Vehicle for

Safekeeping – Vehicles Equipped with Keyless

Go onlyIf you want to lock an RKE transmitter in your vehicle byusing the door panel switch perform the following pro-cedure:

1. With the desired RKE transmitter in the vehicle, pressthe door lock switch located on the door panel. All doors

will lock. When all doors are clchirps of the horn and the doorsame lock/unlock and chirpingexperience if you accidentally loter in the vehicle.

2. Open the door and repeat Steptimes total). The doors will remwarnings will occur.

NOTE: Any RKE transmittervehicle either by a passive lock, door panel lock switch will be dThe disabled RKE transmitter(s) passive unlock or RKE unlock.




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Child Protection Door Lock The rear doors of your vehicle are equipped with ChildProtection Door Locks. If you push up on the lever on theopen edge of the door it cannot be opened from the insideof the vehicle. Push the lever down to disengage the

Child Protection Door Locks.

WARNING!

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WINDOWS

Power Windows

The power window controls are located on the driver’sdoor trim panel. There is a single switch on the frontpassenger door/rear doors which operate the front

passenger/rear passenger door windows. The windowcontrols will operate only when the ignition switch is inthe ON or ACC position.

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Auto DownBoth the driver and front passenger window switch havean Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past thefirst detent, release, and the window will go downautomatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement,

operate the switch in either the up or down direction andrelease the switch.

To stop the window from going all the way down duringthe Auto Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.

To open the window part way, press to the first detentand release it when you want the window to stop.

The power window switches remain active for 10 min-

utes after the ignition has been turned off. Opening eitherfront door will cancel this feature.

Auto Up Feature with Anti-P(Driver’s and Front PassengerLift the window switch to the sethe window will go up automat

To stop the window from going a

Auto Up operation, push down

To close the window part way, lthe first detent and release whenstop.

NOTE: If the window runs intoauto-closure, it will reverse dRemove the obstacle and use the

close the window. Any impact dtions may trigger the auto reverduring auto closure. If this halightly to the first detent and hmanually.




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WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the windowis almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from thewindow before closing.

Resetting the Auto Up FeatureShould the Auto Up feature stop working, the windowprobably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up, pull thewindow switch up and close the window completely,then pull and hold the switch for one second.

Window Lockout SwitchThe Window Lockout switch on the driver’s door allows

you to disable the window control on the other doors. Todisable the window controls on the other doors, press theWindow Lockout button. To enable the window controls,press the Window Lockout button again.

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Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain

open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs withthe sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimizethe buffeting.

LIFTGATETo open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle andlift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with theplunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock theliftgate. WARNIN

Driving with the liftgate opeexhaust gases into your vehicsengers could be injured by liftgate closed when you are o

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Liftgate Flipper GlassThe liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when theliftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up onthe window switch located on the liftgate.

WARNIN

To avoid injury, stand back whautomatically rise.

Once the liftgate flipper glass htion to the rear window wiper isactivation of the rear wiper bladis open.

WARNIN

Driving with the flipper glassonous exhaust gases into you

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Power Liftgate — If EquippedThe power liftgate may be opened manually or bypressing the LIFTGATE button on the Fob with Inte-grated Key (FOBIK). Press the LIFTGATE button on theFob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) twice within five

seconds, to open the power liftgate. Once the liftgate isfully open, pressing the button twice within five secondsa second time will close the liftgate.

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Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing theLiftgate switch located on the left rear trim, near theliftgate opening. Pressing once will close the liftgate only.This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

When the LIFTGATE button on the Fob with IntegratedKey (FOBIK) is pressed two times and the “Lamp Flash”

feature is enabled, the turn sigsignal that the liftgate is openin

NOTE:• In the event of a power malfu

emergency liftgate latch rele

the liftgate. The emergency lifaccessed through a snap-in cgate trim panel.

WARNIN

During power operation, perdamage may occur. Ensure thclear. Make sure the liftgate

before driving away.

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NOTE:• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is

closing or opening, the liftgate will automaticallyreverse to the closed or open position, provided itmeets sufficient resistance.

• There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of theliftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these stripswill cause the liftgate to return to the open position.

• The power liftgate must be in the full open position forany of the buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not fullyopen, press the Liftgate button on the Fob with Inte-grated Key (FOBIK) to fully open the liftgate, and thenpress it again to close.

• If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate isclosing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

• If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgateis opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allowmanual operation.

• The power liftgate buttons vehicle is in gear or the vehic(0 km/h).

• The power liftgate will not o below 22°F (30°C) or tem

(65°C). Be sure to remove anyfrom the liftgate before preliftgate switches.

• If the power liftgate encountewithin the same cycle, the systop and must be opened or c

• If your liftgate is power cl

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WARNING!

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and yourpassengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep

the liftgate closed when you are operating thevehicle.

• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,make sure that all windows are closed, and theclimate control blower switch is set at high speed.DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-

ture, it may be necessary to assist the props whenopening the liftgate in cold weather.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most important vehicle are the restraint systemsand rear seat belts for the driver airbags for both the driver and ri

window bags for the driver and pa window. If you will be carryinadult-size belts, your seat belts infant and child restraint system

NOTE: The front airbags havdesign. This allows the airbag tinflation that are based on collis

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WARNING!

• In a collision, you and your passengers can sufferinjuries, including fatalities, if you are not prop-erly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your

vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrownout of the vehicle. Always be sure you and othersin your vehicle are buckled up properly.

• Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver,even on short trips. Someone on the road may be apoor driver and cause a collision which includesyou. This can happen far away from home or onyour own street.

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• Research has shown that sethey can reduce the serioucollision. Some of the worstpeople are thrown from t

reduce the possibility of ejinjury caused by striking thEveryone in a motor vehicletimes to reduce or prevent

Lap/Shoulder BeltsAll seating positions in your velap/shoulder belts. The belt w

signed to lock during very sudThis feature allows the shoulderfreely with you under normal csion, the belt will lock and reducthe inside of the vehicle or bein



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WARNING!

• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of your

body and can take the forces of a collision the best.Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. You mightsuffer internal injuries, or you could even slide outof part of the belt. Follow these instructions towear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-sengers safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into a singleseat belt. People belted together can crash into one

another in an accident, hurting one another badly.Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for morethan one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating

1. Enter the vehicle and closeadjust the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is aboGrasp the latch plate and pull ouplate up the webbing as far as ngo around your lap.



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3. When the belt is long enougplate into the buckle until you h

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WARNING!

• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will notprotect you properly. The lap portion could ride toohigh on your body, possibly causing internal injuries.Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. Ina sudden stop you could move too far forward,increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seatbelt snugly.

• A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous.Your body could strike the inside surfaces of thevehicle in a collision, increasing head and neckinjury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal

injuries. Ribs are not as strong as shoulder bones.Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your stron-gest bones will take the force in a collision.

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• A shoulder belt placed behifrom injury during a collisionhit your head in a collision ishoulder belt. The lap and sh

be used together.

4. Position the lap belt across yabdomen. To remove slack in th

bit on the shoulder belt. To loostight, tilt the latch plate and pul

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WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinjury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at thestrong hip and pelvic bones, but across your ab-domen. Always wear the lap part of your seat beltas low as possible and keep it snug.

• A twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In acollision it could even cut into you. Be sure thebelt is straight. If you cannot straighten a belt inyour vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer andhave it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is

comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractorwill withdraw any slack in the belt.

6. To release the belt, push the re

on the buckle. The belt will austowed position. If necessary, slthe webbing to allow it to retrac

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WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision andleave you with no protection. Inspect the belt systemperiodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Donot disassemble or modify the system. Seat beltassemblies must be replaced after an accident if theyhave been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-bing, etc.).

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to position the belt away

from your neck. Press the RELEASE button to release theanchorage, and then move it up or down to the positionthat serves you best.

As a guide, if you are shorter

prefer a lower position, and if yoyou’ll prefer a higher positionanchorage, try to move it up orit is locked in position.

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Automatic Locking Mode — If EquippedIn this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack inthe shoulder belt.

When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

The Automatic Locking mode should be used anytime achild safety seat is installed in a second or third rowseating position. Children 12 years old and youngershould be properly restrained in a rear seat wheneverpossible.

How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt is extracted.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the Automatic Locking mode.

How to Disengage the AutomDisconnect the combination lap/it to retract completely to diLocking mode and activate the gency) Locking mode.

Energy Management FeatureThis vehicle has a safety belt Management feature in the frontfurther reduce the risk of injury collision.

This safety belt system has a redesigned to release webbing in afeature is designed to help reduc

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WARNING!

• The belt and retractor assembly must be replacedif the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re-tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-tion is not working properly when checked ac-cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.

• Failure to replace the belt and retractor assemblycould increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

The driver and front passenger seat belts are equippedwith a pretensioning device that is designed to removeany slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a

collision. This device improves the performance of theseat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around theoccupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for allsize occupants, including those in child restraints.

NOTE: These devices are not a belt placement by the occupant. worn snugly and positioned pro

The pretensioners are triggerestraint Control (ORC). Like the f

sioners are a single use item. severe enough to deploy the airthey must be replaced.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Rem

(BeltAlert)

If the driver’s seat belt has n60 seconds of starting the vehicleis greater than 5 mph (8 km/h)

System (BeltAlert) will alert thseat belt. The driver should alsopants to buckle their seat belttriggered, BeltAlert will continSeat Belt Warning Light for 9



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driver’s seat belt is buckled. BeltAlert will be reactivatedif the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph(8 km/h).

BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized

dealer or by following these steps:NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ONor START position. Chrysler LLC does not recommenddeactivating BeltAlert.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and buckle the driver’s seat belt.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC/ON position (enginedoes not need to be running), and wait for the Seat BeltWarning Light to turn off.

3. Within 60 seconds of startinand then re-buckle the driver’times with 10 seconds, ending w

4. Turn the ignition key to thechime will sound to signify tha

completed the programming.BeltAlert can be reactivated by

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Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenWe recommend that pregnant women use the seat beltsthroughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe isthe best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt

across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.Keep the belt low so that it does not come across theabdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will takethe force if there is a collision.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended andwhen the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized

dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-tender and store it.

WARNIN

Using a seat belt extender wincrease the risk of injury inwhen the lap belt is not long elow and snug, and in the positions. Remove and store needed.

Driver and Front Passenger

Restraint Systems (SRS)

This vehicle has airbags for bofront passenger as a supplemensystems. The driver’s front air

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NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federalregulations that allow less forceful deployment.

The front airbags have a multistmay allow the airbag to have dithat are based on collision sever

This vehicle is equipped with widriver, front, and rear passengedow. They are located above tcovers are also labeled SRS/AIR

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NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interiortrim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.

WARNING!

• Do not put anything on or around the front airbag

covers or attempt to manually open them. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injuredbecause the airbags are no longer functional.These protective covers for the airbag cushions aredesigned to open only when the airbags are inflat-ing.

• Do not stack luggage or other cargo up highenough to block the location of the window bag.The area where the window bag is located shouldremain free from any obstructions.

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• Do not have any accessorywill alter the roof, includinyour vehicle. Do not add rpermanent attachments (bo

lation on the vehicle roof. Dof the vehicle for any reaso

• Do not cover or place itemThese items may cause inflation.

NOTE: Do not use a clothing hooks in this vehicle. A clothi

proper performance of the windThe front airbags have a multistallows the airbag to have differeare based on collision severity. A

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front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bol-sters to provide improved protection for the driver andfront passenger. Window bags also work with seat beltsto improve occupant protection.

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types

of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate tosevere frontal collisions.

The window bag on the crash side of the vehicle istriggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certaintypes of collisions, both the front and side airbags may betriggered. But even in collisions where the airbags work,you need the seat belts to keep you in the right positionfor the airbags to protect you properly.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize therisk of harm from a deploying airbag.

1. Children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat.

WARNIN

Infants in rear facing child resride in the front seat of a vehairbag. An airbag deploymeinjury or death to infants in t

Children that are not big enouvehicle seat belt should be secuchild restraint or belt-positionchildren who do not use chpositioning booster seats shoulup in the rear seat. Never alloshoulder belt behind them or un

If a child from 1 to 12 years oldpassenger seat because the vehiseat as far back as possible, anrestraint. Refer to “Child Restra

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You should read the instructions provided with yourchild restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.

2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder beltsproperly.

3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved

back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room toinflate.

4. Do not lean against the door or window, airbags willinflate forcefully into the space between you and thedoor.

5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to bemodified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the

Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under “If You Need Assistance” in Section 9 of this manual.

WARNIN

• Relying on the airbags alosevere injuries in a collisiwith your seat belt to restsome collisions the airbag

Always wear your seat beltsairbags.

• Being too close to the steerinpanel during airbag deployous injury. Airbags need rocomfortably extending yosteering wheel or instrume

• Side curtain airbags need r

lean against the door or wincenter of the seat.

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Airbag System ComponentsThe airbag system consists of the following:

• Occupant Restraint Control (ORC)

• Airbag Warning Light

•

Driver Airbag• Passenger Airbag

• Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows

• Side Remote Acceleration Sensors

• Driver Side Seat Track Position Sensor

• Steering Wheel and Column

• Instrument Panel

• Interconnecting Wiring

• Knee Impact Bolsters

• Front Acceleration Sensors

• Driver and Front Passenger S

How the Airbag System Work

• The Occupant Restraint Con

a frontal, side, or rollover collrequire the front and/or sidfront airbag inflators are desigrates of airbag inflation from dORC. The ORC will detect rol

The ORC also monitors the reparts of the system wheneverthe START or ON positions.

items listed above except thement panel, and the steering wkey is in the LOCK position,not in the ignition, the airbaginflate.

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• Tthe ORC also turns on the Airbag WarningLight for 2.5 to 8 seconds for a self-checkwhen the ignition is first turned on. After theself-check, the Airbag Warning Light will

turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any partof the system, it turns on the Airbag Warning Light

either momentarily or continuously. A single chimewill sound if the light comes on again after initial startup.

WARNING!

Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags toprotect you in a collision. If the light does not come

on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comeson as you drive, have the airbag system checked rightaway.

• The Driver and Passenger Alocated in the center of the steside of the instrument panel. collision requiring the airbagunits. A large quantity of noninflate the front airbags. Differ

are possible, based on collisiosize. The steering wheel hub tright side of the instrument out of the way as the bags inf

bags fully inflate in about 50 tabout half of the time it takes

bags then quickly deflate whidriver and front passenger.

The driver front airbag gas is holes in the sides of the airbairbag gas is vented through tof the airbag. In this way, thewith your control of the vehi

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• The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are designedto activate only in certain side or rollover collisions. Whenthe Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) detects a collisionrequiring the window bags to inflate, it signals theinflators on the crash side of the vehicle, and both sides of the vehicle when rollover is sensed. A quantity of non-

toxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag. Theinflating window bag pushes the outside edge of theheadliner out of the way and covers the window. Theairbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) withenough force to injure you if you are not belted andseated properly, or if items are positioned in the areawhere the window bag inflates. This especially applies to

children. The window bag is only about 3 in (8 cm) thickwhen it is inflated.

• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position every-one for the best interaction with the front airbag.

If a Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designeOccupant Restraint Control (ORsevere frontal collision, to helpfront passenger, and then to im

NOTE: A frontal collision that is airbag protection will not activatemean something is wrong with th

If you do have a collision which or all of the following may occu

• The nylon airbag material masions and/or skin reddeningpassenger as the airbags depl

sions are similar to friction ropeget sliding along a carpet or gynot caused by contact with permanent and normally heal haven’t healed significantly whave any blistering, see your d

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• As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-likeparticles. The particles are a normal by-product of theprocess that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbaginflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat

irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,see your doctor. If these particles settle on yourclothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc-tions for cleaning.

• It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after theairbags have deployed. If you are involved in anothercollision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNIN

Deployed airbags and seat belprotect you in another collisseat belt pretensioners, and sebly replaced by an authoriz

possible.

Enhanced Accident ResponseIf the airbags deploy after an imsystem remains functional, vpower door locks will unlock aulights will flash and the fuel wilIn addition, after the vehicle h

interior lights will illuminate to lit until the ignition switch is tu

NOTE: The interior lights can okey is removed from the ignitiodriven.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You could

be injured if the airbag system is not there toprotect you. Do not modify the components orwiring, including adding any kind of badges orstickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or theupper right side of the instrument panel. Do notmodify the front bumper or vehicle body struc-ture.

• You need proper knee impact protection in acollision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarketequipment on or behind the knee bolsters.

• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of theairbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone whoworks on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.

NOTE: Perchlorate Material –apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz

Airbag Warning LightYou will want to have the airbafor your protection in an impa

designed to be maintenance freeoccurs, have an authorized depromptly:

• Airbag Warning Light does noto 8 seconds after the ignition

• Remains on after the 2.5 to 8

• Flickers, or comes on and rem

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed torecord up to five seconds of specific vehicle data parameters(see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to themoment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and upto a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during

and/or after airbag deployment or near-deployment. EDRdata are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearlydeploys, and are otherwise unavailable.

NOTE:• A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag

sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually in-dicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrantairbag deployment.

• Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not berecorded (e.g., loss of battery power).

In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be

used by Chrysler LLC and otherpossible causes of crashes and asto assess and improve vehicle pto crash investigations initiatedinvestigations may be requestedcarriers, government officials,

researchers, such as those assoand with hospital and insuranc

In the event that an investigChrysler LLC (regardless of initiadesignated representative will fthe appropriate custodial entitythe vehicle owner or lessee) betronic data stored, unless orderecourt with legal jurisdiction (i.e.A copy of the data will be providupon request. General data thaticular vehicles or crashes may ration in aggregate crash databatained by the U.S. government an

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a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify aparticular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi-dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed byChrysler LLC to any third party except when:

1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with aparticular crash record in an aggregate database, provided

confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved.

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLCproduct.

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant.

4. Otherwise required by law.

Data parameters that may be recorded:

• Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp statusfor electronically-controlled safety systems, includingthe airbag system

• Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)

Time of airbag deploymencycles and vehicle mileage)

• Airbag deployment level (if a

• Impact acceleration and angl

• Seat belt status

• Brake status (service and par

• Accelerator status (including

• Engine control status (includ

• Transmission gear selection

• Cruise control status

• Traction/stability control stat

• Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys

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Child RestraintsEveryone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all thetime, including babies and children. Every state in theUnited States and all Canadian provinces require thatsmall children ride in proper restraint systems. This is thelaw, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crashstatistics, children are safer when properly restrained inthe rear seats rather than in the front.

There are different sizes and types of restraints forchildren from newborn size to the child almost largeenough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child

seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seatfor your child. Use the restraint that is correct for yourchild:

WARNIN

In a collision, an unrestrained can become a missile inside required to hold even an inbecome so great that you could

matter how strong you are. could be badly injured. Anyvehicle should be in a proper size.

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• Safety experts recommend that children riderearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two typesof child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant

carriers and convertible child seats.• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the

vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh upto about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats oftenhave a higher weight limit in the rearward-facingdirection than infant carriers do, so they can be usedrearward-facing by children who weigh more than20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types

of child restraints are held in the vehicle by thelap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint an-chorage system (Refer to LATCH — Child Seat An-chorage System in this section.)

WARNIN

• Rearward-facing child seatsin the front seat of a vehicleger airbag unless the airbairbag deployment could

death to infants in this pos• Improper installation can

infant or child restraint. It collision. The child couldkilled. Follow the manufaactly when installing an in

• A rearward facing infant reused in a rear seat. A r

restraint in the front seatdeploying passenger airbavere or fatal injury to the in

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p g g yrestraint:

• Before buying any restraint system, make sure that ithas a label certifying that it meets all applicable SafetyStandards. Chrysler LLC also recommends that youtry a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you willuse it before you buy it.

• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’sweight and height. Check the label on the restraint forweight and height limits.

• Carefully follow the instructions that come with therestraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it maynot work when you need it.

• The front passenger seat belt is equipped with acinching latch plate. The second and third row seatingpositions have automatic locking retractors. Both typesof seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion tightaround the child restraint so that it is not necessary to

g pplate, pulling up on the slap/shoulder belt will tightelatch plate will keep the belt

belt system will loosen withoccasionally and pull it tigh

second and third row seat blocking retractor, pull the belthere is enough to allow you restraint and slide the latch plpull the belt until it is fully etor. Allow the belt to return tothe excess webbing to tighten child restraint. For additionAutomatic Locking Mode e

• In your vehicle’s 2nd row ouyou may have trouble tightenon the child restraint becauseis too close to the belt path oDisconnect the latch plate fro

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Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.

• If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnectthe latch plate from the buckle, turn the bucklearound, and insert the latch plate into the buckleagain. If you still cannot make the child restraintsecure, try a different seating position.

• Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as themanufacturer’s instructions tell you.

• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in thevehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.

Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop orcollision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks andcause serious personal injury.

NOTE: For additional information refer towww.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.

Children who weigh more than 2older than one year can ridevehicle. Forward-facing child seseats used in the forward-facindren who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9

older than one year. These childvehicle by the lap/shoulder brestraint anchorage system (ReSeat Anchorage System in this s

The belt-positioning booster seatmore than 40 lbs (18 kg), but whthe vehicle’s seat belts properlwith knees bent over the vehicle

child’s back is against the seat belt-positioning booster seat. positioning booster seat are helap/shoulder belt.

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Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the front of the seat when their back is against theseatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snugas possible.

• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming orslouching can move the belt out of position.

• If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a

child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behindtheir back.

Anchors and Tether for CHildYour vehicle’s second row seat isrestraint anchorage system callesystem provides for the installatwithout using the vehicle’s sea

the child restraint using lowertether straps from the child structure.

LATCH-compatible child restraiable. However, because the lowintroduced over a period of yearhaving attachments for those analso have features for installatio

belts. Child restraints having tetconnection to the top tether anchable for some time. For some oldchild restraint manufacturers o

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the available attachments provided with your child re-straint in any vehicle.

NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system toinstall a child restraint, please ensure that all seat beltsnot being used for occupant restraints are stowed and outof reach of children. Remind all children in the vehiclethat the seat belts are not toys and should not be playedwith, and never leave your child unattended in thevehicle.

The second row outboard and center seating positionshave lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat-ing LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible,webbing-mounted lower attachments or fixed lower at-tachments. Regardless of the type of lower attachment,

two seats share a common lowe

If your child seats are not LATConly install the child seats usingFor typical installation instructthe LATCH-Compatible Child R

Installing the LATCH-CompaSystemWe urge that you carefully follmanufacturer when installing yochild restraint systems will be inAgain, carefully follow the instawere provided with the child re

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the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback,and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat toinstall the child restraint. You will easily feel them if yourun your finger along the intersection of the seatback andseat cushion surfaces.

Many, but not all restraint systemseparate straps on each side, witconnector for attachment to themeans of adjusting the tensionfacing toddler restraints and restraints will also be equippeLatch Anchorages

Tether Strap M

hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and af dj i h i f h

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means of adjusting the tension of the strap.

You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps andon the tether strap so that you can more easily attach thehooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Nextattach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of theanchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.Then, locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seatwhere you are placing the child restraint and attach thetether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route thetether strap to provide the most direct path between theanchor and the child restraint. Finally, tighten all threestraps as you push the child restraint rearward anddownward into the seat, removing slack in the straps

according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-tions.

WARNIN

Improper installation of a LATCH anchorages can lead tochild restraint. The child coukilled. Follow the manufactu

when installing an infant or c

Installing Child Restraints UsBeltsThe passenger seat belts are equing latch plates or automatic lockdesigned to keep the lap portiorestraint so that it is not necessarthe seat belt has a cinching latch

shoulder portion of the lap/shou belt. The cinching latch plate whowever, any seat belt system wcheck the belt occasionally and

If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, pull theb lt f th t t til th i h t ll

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belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow youto pass through the child restraint and slide the latchplate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is allextracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return tothe retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the

lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to “AutomaticLocking Mode” earlier in this section.

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the

buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path openingon the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the

buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several timesto shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the

release button facing out.If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may needto do something more. Disconnect the latch plate fromthe buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch

child restraint secure, try a diffe

To attach a child restraint tether

Route the tether strap over the hook to the tether anchor locate

Tether Strap M

For the outboard seating positions, route the tether overth h d t d tt h th h k t th t th h

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the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchorlocated on the back of the seat.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor positions directly behindthe child seat to secure a child restraint top tetherstrap.

Transporting PetsAirbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly

injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or ina collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat inpet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

A long break-in period is not reyour vehicle.

Drive moderately during the fAfter the initial 60 miles (100 k55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are des

While cruising, brief full-throttllimits of local traffic laws, contriWide-open throttle acceleration mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the ehigh-quality energy conserving tyshould be consistent with antic

under which vehicle operationsmended viscosity and quality g“Engine Oil”, under “Maintenancof this manual. NON-DETERGENERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE US

A new engine may consume some oil during its first fewthousand miles (kilometers) of operation This should be

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thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should beconsidered as a normal part of the break-in and notinterpreted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and caneventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),follow these safety tips:

monoxide, a colorless and odNever run the engine in a garage, and never sit in a pengine running for a extendestopped in an open area with

than a short period, adjust thforce fresh, outside air into th

• Guard against carbon monoxnance. Have the exhaust systthe vehicle is raised. Have arepaired promptly. Until repwindows fully open.

• Always run the climate controwhen driving with any windslightly, to help keep fresh avehicle; otherwise, poisonouinto the vehicle.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside theVehicle

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Vehicle

Seat BeltsInspect the seat belt system periodically, checking forcuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must bereplaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify thesystem.

Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged i.e., (bent retractor, torn web-

bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt orretractor condition, replace the belt.

Airbag Warning LightThe light should come on, and remain on for six to eight

seconds as a bulb check, when the ignition switch is firstturned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have itreplaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

Check operation by selecting tplace the blower control on higable to feel the air directed agayour authorized dealer for serinoperable.

Safety Checks You Should MVehicle

TiresExamine tires for excessive treapatterns. Check for stones, naillodged in the tread. Inspect focracks. Check wheel nuts for ti(including spare) for proper pre

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Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lightswhile you work the controls. Check turn signal and high

beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Check the area under the vehiclefor fuel, coolant, oil or other fluifumes are detected, the causecorrected immediately.

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CONTENTS

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 84

▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 85

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirrors —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

▫ Heat

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2009 Jeep Commander Owners Manual