Jeep Commander (2010 year). Instruction

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for
low-speed wiper operation.

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the HI position for
high-speed wiper operation.

CAUTION!

Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
“park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is
turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park”
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

Windshield Washer Operation

To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds
after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit-
tent interval previously selected.

If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers
will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.

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WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.

Mist

Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make
occasional usage of the wipers necessary. Pull down and
release the control lever for a single wiping cycle.

Intermittent Wiper System

Use one of the five intermittent wiper speeds when
weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable pause between cycles, desirable. Turn the end of
the lever to one of the five delay positions for the desired

Mist Control

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delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a maxi-
mum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a
cycle every 1/2 second.

NOTE:

The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.

If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped

This feature senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The
feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of five settings
to activate this feature.

The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position 5 is the most sensi-
tive. Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions.
Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less
wiper sensitivity. Settings 4 and 5 can be used if the
driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in
the OFF position when not using the system.

NOTE:

• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the

wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.

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• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly

when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.

• Use of Rain-X威 or products containing wax or silicone

may reduce Rain Sensing performance.

• A customer programmable feature in the Electronic

Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) allows the Rain
Sensing feature to be turned off. Refer to “Rain Sensing
Wiper” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — Customer-Programmable Features” in Sec-
tion 4 of this manual.

The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:

• Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is

first turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem-
perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).

• Transmission in NEUTRAL Position — When the

ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU-
TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is
moved out of the NEUTRAL position.

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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.

To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward as de-
sired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired.
To lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The
telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or
driving without the telescoping adjustment locked
could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED

This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals
to move toward or away from the driver to provide

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improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust-
able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of
driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
The position of the brake and accelerator pedals can be
adjusted without compromising safety or comfort in
actuating the pedals.

Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals
forward (away from the driver).

Press the top of the switch to move the pedals rearward
(toward the driver).

• The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
• The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
• The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in

REVERSE (R) or when the Electronic Speed Control is
on. A message will be displayed in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) if the pedals are
attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked
out (“Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control
Set” or “Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Shifter In Re-
verse”). Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) in Section 4 for more information.

Adjustable Pedal Switch

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CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal’s
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim-
ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the
adjustable pedal’s path.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).

The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right
side of the steering wheel.

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NOTE:

In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-

tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated
simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con-
trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.

To Activate

Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system OFF, push the ON/OFF
button a second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will
turn off. The Electronic Speed Control system should be
turned OFF when not in use.

WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the Electronic Speed Control or cause it to go
faster than you want. You could lose control and have
an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Con-
trol system OFF when you are not using it.

To Set a Desired Speed

When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
down on the Electronic Speed Control lever and release.
Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the
selected speed.

NOTE:

The vehicle should be traveling at a steady

speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.

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To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the Electronic
Speed Control lever toward you, or normal brake pres-
sure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic
Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory.
Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition
switch erases the set speed memory.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the RESUME
ACCEL lever up and release. Resume can be used at any
speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).

To Vary the Speed Setting

When the Electronic Speed Control is ON, speed can be
increased by pushing up and holding RESUME ACCEL.
Release the Electronic Speed Control lever when the
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.

Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph
(2 km/h) speed increase. Each time the Electronic Speed

Control lever is tapped, speed increases so that tapping
the Electronic Speed Control lever three times will in-
crease speed by 3 mph (5 km/h).

To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is ON,
push down and hold SET DECEL. Release the Electronic
Speed Control lever when the desired speed is reached,
and the new speed will be set.

Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph
(2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the lever is tapped,
speed decreases.

To Accelerate for Passing

Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The automatic transmission may downshift on hills to
maintain the vehicle set speed.

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NOTE:

• The Electronic Speed Control System maintains speed

up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate
hills is normal.

• On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so

it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
Control.

REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED

The Rear Park Assist provides visible and audible indi-
cations of the distance between the rear fascia and the
detected obstacle when backing up. Refer to the Warning
Section and Note Section for limitations of this system
and recommendations.

The Rear Park Assist will remember the last system state
(enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when
the ignition is changed to the ON position.

The Rear Park Assist can be active only when the shift
lever is in REVERSE. If the Rear Park Assist is enabled at
this shift lever position, the system will be active until the
vehicle speed is increased to approximately 11 mph
(18 km/h) or above. The system will be active again if the
vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approxi-
mately 10 mph (16 km/h).

Rear Park Assist Sensors

The four Rear Park Assist Sensors, located in the rear
fascia, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within
the sensors’ field of view.

The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12
to 59 in (30 to 150 cm) from the rear fascia in the
horizontal direction, depending on the location and
orientation of the obstacle and the type of obstacle.

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Rear Park Assist Warning Display

The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the
headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visible and
audible warnings to indicate the distance between the
rear fascia and the detected obstacle.

When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about
one second. Each side of the warning display has six
yellow and two red LEDs. The vehicle is close to the
obstacle when the red LED is ON.

The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow
LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The
following chart shows the warning display operation
when the system is detecting an obstacle:

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WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES

DISPLAY LED

OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM:

LED COLOR

AUDIBLE SIGNAL

REAR CORNERS

REAR CENTER

1st LED

59 in (150 cm)

Yellow

Yes, Half Second

2nd LED

51 in (130 cm)

Yellow

None

3rd LED

45 in (115 cm)

Yellow

None

4th LED

31.5 in (80 cm)

39 in (100 cm)

Yellow

None

5th LED

25.5 in (65 cm)

33.5 in (85 cm)

Yellow

None

6th LED

20 in (50 cm)

28 in (70 cm)

Yellow

None

7th LED

16 in (40 cm)

20 in (50 cm)

Red

Yes, Intermittent

8th LED

6 in (15 cm)

12 in (30 cm)

Red

Yes, Continuous

NOTE:

The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the

radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.

Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist

The Rear Park Assist can be enabled and disabled with a
switch located on the upper switch bank of the instru-
ment panel.

Press the switch once to turn the Rear Park
Assist on, push the switch a second time to
turn the Rear Park Assist off.

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When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the
instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST DIS-
ABLED” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. When the
shift lever is changed to REVERSE and the system is
disabled, the instrument cluster will actuate a single
chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the
message.

The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be ON when the
Rear Park Assist is disabled or defective. The Rear Park
Assist Switch LED will be OFF when the system is
enabled.

Service The Rear Park Assist

When the Rear Park Assist is defective, the instrument
cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition
cycle, and it will display the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. If

“SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the EVIC
after making sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and
free of snow, ice, mud, or other debris, see your autho-
rized dealer.

Cleaning The Rear Park Assist

Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car wash
soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do
not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could
damage the sensors.

System Usage Precautions

NOTE:

• Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris

to keep the Rear Park Assist System operating prop-
erly.

• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could

affect the performance of the Rear Park Assist System.

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• When you turn off the Rear Park Assist System, the

instrument cluster will display “PARK ASSIST DIS-
ABLED.” Furthermore, once you turn off the Rear
Park Assist System, it remains off until you turn it on
again, even if you cycle the ignition key.

• When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE

position and the Rear Park Assist System is turned off,
the instrument cluster will display “PARK ASSIST
DISABLED” message for as long as the vehicle is in
REVERSE.

• The Rear Park Assist System, when on, will MUTE the

radio when it is sounding a tone.

• If a Rear Park Assist System malfunction occurs, a

single chime will sound once per ignition cycle. In
addition, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC) will display “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYS-
TEM”. If this occurs making sure the rear fascia/
bumper is free from snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris,
see your authorized dealer.

• Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors regularly, taking

care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must
not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt, or
debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not
working properly. The system might not detect an
obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide
a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/
bumper.

• Objects must not be within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear

fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do
so can result in the system misinterpreting a close
object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message to be displayed in
the instrument cluster.

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CAUTION!

• The Rear Park Assist System is only a parking aid

and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, in-
cluding small obstacles. Parking curbs might be
temporarily detected or not detected at all. Ob-
stacles located above or below the sensors will not
be detected when they are in close proximity.

• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the

Rear Park Assist System to be able to stop in time
when the obstacle is detected. It is recommended
that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when
using the Rear Park Assist System.

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using the Rear Park Assist System. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind
you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots be-
fore backing up. You are responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your surround-
ings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is

strongly recommended that the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve-
hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to
vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be
much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia
when the warning display turns on the single
flashing arc and sounds the continuous tone. Also,
the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch
ball assembly, depending on its size and shape,
giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind
the vehicle.

REAR CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED

Vehicles may be equipped with a rearview camera (lo-
cated on the rear liftgate) that allows you to see an
on-screen image (on the Navigation/Multimedia radio)
of the rear of your vehicle, whenever the vehicle is put
into REVERSE.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Rear Camera System. Always check care-
fully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or
blind spots before backing up. You are responsible
for the safety of your surroundings and must con-
tinue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury or death.

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