Jeep Commander (2010 year). Instruction

Fluid Level Check (5.7L Engine)
Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal
operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles
(25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the
fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.

To check the fluid level properly, the following procedure
must be used:

1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.

2. The vehicle must be on level ground.

3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake
pedal.

4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear position
ending with the shift lever in PARK.

5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.

6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-
ing temperature. The fluid level is only valid if there is a
solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick. If the
fluid is low, add as required into the dipstick tube. Do
not overfill.

After adding any quantity of oil through the

oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to
fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the
fluid level.

NOTE:

If it is necessary to check the transmission below

the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 70°F (21°C) (room tem-
perature). If the fluid level is correctly established at
room temperature, it should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches
180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the
normal operating temperature.

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CAUTION!

Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F
(10°C) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add
fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to
produce an accurate reading.

7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake.

To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission
after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the
dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is normal for the
dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated
position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the
dipstick tube.

Maintenance After Off-Road Driving

After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or
similar dirty conditions, have your brake discs, brake
linings, and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as

possible. This will prevent any abrasive material from
causing excessive wear or unpredictable braking action.

After driving off-road, completely inspect the underbody
of your vehicle. Check the tires, body structure, steering,
suspension and exhaust system for damage. Check
threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the
chassis, drivetrain components, steering and suspension.
Retighten, if required, to torque values specified in the
Service Manual. Also check for accumulations of vegeta-
tion or brush that could become a fire hazard, or conceal
damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and
propeller shafts.

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CAUTION!

Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions,
change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo-
nents, all driveline joints and steering linkage more
often than in normal service, to prevent excessive
wear.

Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion

Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle.

The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.

What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.

The most common causes are:

• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.

Washing

• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-

hicle in the shade using MOPAR

威 Car Wash or a mild

car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.

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• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-

lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR

威 Super Kleen Bug

and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.

• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR威

Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains, and to
protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the
paint.

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing

that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.

CAUTION!

• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials

such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi

(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of
paint and decals.

Special Care

• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive

near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.

• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges

of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate must be kept
clear and open.

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,

touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.

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• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or

similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,

de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

• Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on

scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your authorized
dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a

mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, use MOPAR

威 Wheel Cleaner or select a

nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only
MOPAR

威 cleaners or equivalent are recommended. Do

not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that
use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage
the wheels’ protective finish.

Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:

• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting

with a clean, dry towel.

• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.

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• For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or a mild

soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.

• For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-Purpose

Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove
soap residue.

• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of

protectants on Stain Repel products.

Interior Care
Use MOPAR

威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric

upholstery and carpeting.

Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR

威 Total Clean or equiva-

lent, then MOPAR

威 Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent,

if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All

威. Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to

clean vinyl upholstery.

Leather Seat Care And Cleaning
MOPAR

威 Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-

mended for leather upholstery.

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR

威 Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be

taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.

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WARNING!

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm.

Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch-resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR

威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial

household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows
equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements.

When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.

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2. Dry with a soft tissue.

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.

If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR

威 Total Clean, a

mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them.

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.

Dry with a soft tissue.

FUSES

Interior Fuses

The fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to
the left of the steering column.

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

30 Amp
Green

Audio Amp (B+)

15 Amp
Blue

Sunroof (B+)

Fuse Panel

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Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

10 Amp
Red

Htd Mirror (EBL)

20 Amp
Yellow

Rr Pwr Out (B+)

10 Amp
Red

Rr HVAC (R/O)
(Commander Only)

Spare (B+)

20 Amp
Yellow

Door Locks (B+)

Spare (B+)

20 Amp
Yellow

Pwr Outlet (B+)

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

10 Amp
Red

Final Drive Control
Module (FDCM),
Heater Ventilation/
Air Conditioning
(HVAC), Rear Heated
Seat Switch, O/H,
Heater Ventilation/
Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Relay, Rear
Park Assist

Spare (B+)

10 Amp
Red

Door Mods, O/H
Lamps, IP Courtesy
Lamps, Glove Box
Lamp (B+)

10 Amp
Red

Autowipe (R/A)

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Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

20 Amp
Yellow

Cigar Ltr (R/A)

10 Amp
Red

Tire Pressure Tran-
sponders (R/O)

10 Amp
Red

Upper & Lower
Switch Bank, Diag.
Connector, Cluster
(B+)

15 Amp
Blue

Flipper Glass (B+)

Spare
(R/S)

10 Amp
Red

Steering Column Con-
trol Module (SCCM),
Cluster (R/S), BUX
Trailer Tow

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

Spare
(Acc De-
lay)

15 Amp
Blue

Rear Wiper (B+)

10 Amp
Red

Power Distribution
Center (PDC) Relays,
Powertrain Control
Module, A580 (R/S)

10 Amp
Red

Shifter Assy (BTSI),
Trans. Case Switch,
ESP/ABS, Trailer
Sway Damp Relay

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Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

50 Amp
Red

PTC Heater 1 (Diesel
Only)

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

40 Amp
Green

HID Headlamps

50 Amp
Red

PTC Heater 2 (Diesel
Only)

30 Amp
Pink

Power Outlets

50 Amp
Red

PTC Heater 3 (Diesel
Only)

30 Amp
Pink

Cig Lighter, Trail Tow
Batt

40 Amp
Green

Power Liftgate (Com-
mander Only)

40 Amp
Green

Starter, JB Power

20 Amp
Blue

Front Power Windows

Power Distribution Center

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Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

—

Spare

40 Amp
Green

HVAC Blower

30 Amp
Pink

Rear Wiper, Ign R/O

40 Amp
Green

Rear Window De-
froster (EBL)/Heated
Mirror

30 Amp
Pink

Rear HVAC (If
Equipped)

—

Spare

50 Amp
Red

ASD

30 Amp
Pink

ABS Pump

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

40 Amp
Green

Accessory Delay, Seats

40 Amp
Green

JB Power

30 Amp
Pink

Wiper Motor

20 Amp
Yellow

Fuel Pump

20 Amp
Yellow

TCM, A/C Clutch

25 Amp
Natural

Power Inverter

20 Amp
Yellow

Rear Heated Seats

20 Amp
Yellow

Final Drive Control
Module (FDCM)

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Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

15 Amp
Blue

Brake Lamps

20 Amp
Yellow

HD Washer (If
Equipped) (Export
Only)

30 Amp
Green

ABS Valves

20 Amp
Yellow

PCM Batt (Gasoline
Only)

—

Spare

—

Spare

15 Amp
Blue

Powertrain Control
Module (Diesel Only)

20 Amp
Yellow

Final Drive Control
Module (FDCM)
E-Diff

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

—

Spare

20 Amp
Yellow

Trail-Tow Mod (Ex-
port Only)

—

Spare

20 Amp
Yellow

Ignition Switch

20 Amp
Yellow

HID Left

20 Amp
Yellow

HID Right

25 Amp
Natural

Next Generation Con-
troller (NGC), Injec-
tors

20 Amp
Yellow

Subwoofer (SRT Only)

—

Spare

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Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

25 Amp
Natural

Coils, Actuators

—

Spare

Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

10 Amp
Red

Lt Park Lamps

10 Amp
Red

Trailer-Tow Park
Lamps

10 Amp
Red

Rt Park Lamps

20 Amp
Yellow

Front Control Module
(FCM) Batt #4

20 Amp
Yellow

Front Control Module
(FCM) Batt #2

20 Amp
Yellow

Adjustable Pedal

20 Amp
Yellow

Ft Fog Lamps

20 Amp
Yellow

Horn

Integrated Power Module

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Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

20 Amp
Yellow

Rear Fog Lamps (Ex-
port Only)

20 Amp
Yellow

Front Control Module
(FCM) Batt #1

20 Amp
Yellow

Lt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn

20 Amp
Yellow

Front Control Module
(FCM) Batt #3

20 Amp
Yellow

Rt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn

30 Amp
Pink

Final Drive Control
Module (FDCM)
MOD

50 Amp
Red

Radiator Fan

Cav-

ity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-Fuse

Description

15 Amp
Blue

Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) #1 — Intrusion
Module, Satellite
Video, Steering Con-
trol Module

20 Amp
Yellow

Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) #2 — Radio

10 Amp
Red

Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) R/S

10 Amp
Red

Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) R/O

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VEHICLE STORAGE

If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days you may want to take steps to protect your
battery. You may:

• Remove fuse #27 in the Intelligent Power Module

labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD#1).

• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of

service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.

REPLACEMENT BULBS

Interior Lights

Bulb Type

Glove Box Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Grab Handle Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L002825W5W
Overhead Console Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . VT4976
Rear Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214–2
Visor Vanity Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V26377
Underpanel Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906
Instrument Cluster (General Illumination) . . . . . . . 103
Telltale/Hazard Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

* Available only from authorized dealers.
Exterior Lights

Bulb Type

Backup Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057K
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145
Front Park/Turn Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157A
Front Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W
Headlamps (Low Beam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006
Headlamps (High Beam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005
Rear Turn/Stop/Tail Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057K

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