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Folding
Rear
Seat
T
o
pr
ovide
additional
storage
area,
each
r
ear
seatback
can
be
folded
forward.
Pull
the
strap
forward
to
fold
the
rear
seatback
flat.
T
o
raise
the
seatback,
pull
the
strap
forwar
d
and
lift
the
seatback
into
its
upright
position.
Rear
Seat
Release
Straps
Folded
Rear
Seat
160
UNDERST
ANDING
THE
FEA
TURES
OF
YOUR
VEHICLE
161
163
Table of Contents
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
Introduction 3
3
Introduction
6
How to Use this Manual
7
Warnings and Cautions
9
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
10
Table of Contents
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Ignition Key Removal
14
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
14
Locking Doors with a Key
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16
Sentry Key
17
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
General Information
20
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
20
To Arm the System
20
Rearming the System
21
To Disarm the System
21
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
22
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - if Equipped
22
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
23
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
23
Illuminated Approach - if Equipped
24
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
24
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
24
Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock/Unlock
25
Using the Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Transmitter Battery Replacement
27
General Information
28
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
28
How to Use Remote Start
29
Remote Start Abort Message on Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
29
To Enter Remote Start
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
31
General Information
31
Door Locks
32
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
33
Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
36
Power Windows - if Equipped
38
Power Window Switches
38
Auto-Down
39
Window Lockout Switch
40
Liftgate
41
Occupant Restraint Systems
42
Important Safety Precautions
43
Seat Belt Systems
44
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
63
Child Restraints
77
Transporting Pets
98
Engine Break-In Recommendations
98
Safety Tips
99
Transporting Passengers
99
Exhaust Gas
100
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
101
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
103
The Vehicle
103
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
105
Mirrors
110
Inside Day/Night Mirror
110
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
110
Outside Mirror - Driver Side
111
Outside Mirror - Passenger Side
111
Folding Outside Mirrors
112
Power Mirrors
112
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
113
Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped
113
Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - if Equipped
113
Uconnect PHONE - if EQUIPPED
114
Operation
116
Phone Call Features
123
Uconnect Phone Features
127
Advanced Phone Connectivity
132
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect
134
Phone
134
General Information
145
Voice Command - if Equipped
145
Voice Command System Operation
145
Commands
147
Voice Training
151
Seats
151
Power Seats - if Equipped
152
Heated Seats - if Equipped
154
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
155
Manual Seat Height Adjustment - if Equipped
156
Manual Lumbar - if Equipped
157
Driver's Seatback Recline
157
Head Restraints
158
Folding Rear Seat
162
Reclining Rear Seat - if Equipped
163
To Open and Close the Hood
164
Lights
166
Multifunction Lever
166
Headlights and Parking Lights
166
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
167
Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
167
Lights-On Reminder
167
Fog Lights - if Equipped
168
Turn Signals
168
High/Low Beam Switch
169
Flash-To-Pass
169
Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
170
Instrument Panel Dimming
170
Map/Reading Lights
171
Windshield Wipers and Washers
172
Windshield Wiper Operation
173
Intermittent Wiper System
174
Windshield Washers
174
Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
175
Mist Feature
175
Tilt Steering Column
176
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
177
To Activate
178
To Set a Desired Speed
178
To Deactivate
179
To Resume Speed
179
To Vary the Speed Setting
179
To Accelerate for Passing
180
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
181
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
183
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
185
Programming a Rolling Code
185
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
187
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
189
Using Homelink
190
Security
190
Troubleshooting Tips
191
General Information
192
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
193
Opening Sunroof - Express
194
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
194
Closing Sunroof - Express
194
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
194
Pinch Protect Feature
194
Venting Sunroof - Express
195
Sunshade Operation
195
Wind Buffeting
195
Sunroof Maintenance
195
Ignition off Operation
195
Electrical Power Outlets
196
Power Inverter - if Equipped
199
Cupholders
201
Storage
202
Glove Compartment and Storage bin
202
Door Storage
203
Console Features
203
Cargo Area Features
205
Cargo Light
205
Cargo Cover
205
Removable Load Floor
207
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
207
Fold down Speakers - if Equipped
209
Rear Window Features
209
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
209
Rear Window Defroster
210
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
211
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
215
Instrument Panel Features
219
Instrument Cluster
220
Warning and Indicator Lights
225
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
226
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
235
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
246
Blue Telltale Indicator Light
248
White Telltale Indicator Light
248
Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped
249
Control Buttons
250
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - if Equipped
251
Engine Oil Change Indicator System - if Equipped
254
EVIC Functions
255
Compass/Temperature/Audio
255
Average Fuel Economy
256
Distance to Empty (DTE)
256
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
256
Elapsed Time
256
Display Units of Measure in
257
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
257
Language
257
Auto Lock Doors
258
Auto Unlock on Exit
258
RKE Unlock
258
Flash Lamps with Lock
258
Sound Horn with Lock
259
Headlamp off Delay
259
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
259
Key off Power Delay
259
Illuminated Approach
260
Hill Start Assist (HSA) - if Equipped
260
Display Units in
260
Automatic Compass Calibration
260
Manual Compass Calibration
261
Compass Variance
261
Uconnect 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer
263
Jack)
263
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
263
Operation Instructions - DISC Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD - Video
272
LIST Button - DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play
277
INFO Button - DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play
277
Uconnect (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
279
Equipped
284
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) - if Equipped
284
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) - if Equipped
284
Uconnect 130
284
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
284
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
288
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
290
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
293
Uconnect 130 with Satellite Radio
294
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
294
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
300
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
302
LIST Button - CD Mode for MP3 Play
305
INFO Button - CD Mode for MP3 Play
305
Uconnect (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
306
Ipod/Usb/Mp3 CONTROL - if EQUIPPED
311
Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
311
Using this Feature
312
Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
312
Play Mode
313
List or Browse Mode
314
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
316
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
317
Radio Operation
318
CD Player
319
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
319
Climate Controls
320
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
320
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
325
Operating Tips
331
Radio Operation and Mobile Devices
320
Starting and Operating
335
Starting Procedures
339
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
339
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
340
Normal Starting
340
Extreme Cold Weather
341
(Below -22°F or −30°C)
341
If Engine Fails to Start
341
After Starting
341
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
342
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
342
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
342
Recommended Shift Speeds
344
Downshifting
345
If Equipped
345
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
347
Key Ignition Park Interlock
347
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
347
Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) - if Equipped
354
Autostick
359
(Six-Speed Automatic Transmission)
359
Autostick (CVT) - if Equipped
361
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
363
On-Road Driving Tips
363
Off-Road Driving Tips
364
When to Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD Lock Lever Engaged - if Equipped
365
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
365
Hill Climbing
367
Driving through Water
370
After Driving Off-Road
372
Power Steering
373
Power Steering Fluid Check
374
Parking Brake
375
Brake System
377
Electronic Brake Control System
378
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
378
Brake System Warning Light
379
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
379
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
381
Brake Assist System (BAS)
381
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
382
Traction Control System (TCS)
385
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
385
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
390
Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
391
Tire Safety Information
393
Tire Markings
393
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
396
Tire Terminology and Definitions
398
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
399
Tires - General Information
404
Tire Pressure
404
Tire Inflation Pressures
405
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
407
Radial Ply Tires
407
Tire Types
408
Run Flat Tires - if Equipped
410
Spare Tires - if Equipped
410
Tire Spinning
413
Tread Wear Indicators
413
Life of Tire
414
Replacement Tires
415
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
416
Tire Rotation Recommendations
417
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
418
Base System
421
Premium System - if Equipped
423
General Information
427
2.0L and 2.4L Engine
428
Reformulated Gasoline
428
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
429
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
429
MMT in Gasoline
430
Materials Added to Fuel
430
Fuel System Cautions
431
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
432
Adding Fuel
432
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
432
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
434
Vehicle Loading
435
Vehicle Certification Label
435
Trailer Towing
437
Common Towing Definitions
437
Trailer Hitch Classification
440
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
441
Trailer and Tongue Weight
442
Towing Requirements
443
Towing Tips
448
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
450
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
450
What to Do in Emergencies
453
Hazard Warning Flashers
455
If Your Engine Overheats
455
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications
456
Torque Specifications
456
Jacking and Tire Changing
458
Jack Location
459
Spare Tire Stowage
459
Preparations for Jacking
459
Jacking Instructions
460
Road Tire Installation
467
Tire Service Kit - if Equipped
469
Tire Service Kit Storage
469
Tire Service Kit Components and Operation
470
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
471
Sealing a Tire with Tire Service Kit
473
Jump-Starting Procedures
479
Preparations for Jump-Start
480
Jump-Starting Procedure
482
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
484
Maintaining Your Vehicle
491
Engine Compartment - 2.0L
493
Engine Compartment - 2.4L
494
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
495
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
495
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
496
Replacement Parts
497
Dealer Service
498
Maintenance Procedures
498
Engine Oil
499
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
502
Engine Oil Filter
502
Maintenance-Free Battery
503
Air Conditioner Maintenance
504
Body Lubrication
506
Adding Washer Fluid
507
Windshield Wiper Blades
507
Exhaust System
508
Cooling System
511
Brake System
516
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) - if
519
Equipped
519
Automatic Transmission (CVT) - if Equipped
521
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
522
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only
523
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models
524
Only
524
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
524
Fuses
531
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
532
Replacement Bulbs
537
Vehicle Storage
537
Bulb Replacement
538
Headlamps
538
Fog Lamps
539
Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lamp
539
License Lamps
540
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
540
Fluid Capacities
540
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
541
Engine
541
Chassis
543
Maintenance Schedules
545
If You Need Consumer Assistance
555
If You Need Assistance
557
FCA US LLC Customer Center
558
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
558
In Mexico Contact
559
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
559
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
559
Service Contract
559
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
557
Prepare for the Appointment
557
Prepare a List
557
Be Reasonable with Requests
557
Mopar Parts
561
Reporting Safety Defects
561
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
561
In Canada
561
Warranty Information
561
If You Need Consumer Assistance
562
Publication Order Forms
562
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
563
Treadwear
563
Temperature Grades
564
Traction Grades
564
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Jeep 2016 COMPASS Specifications
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Brand
Jeep
Model
2016 COMPASS
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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