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T
o
raise
the
seatback,
pull
the
strap
forwar
d
and
lift
the
seatback
into
its
upright
position.
W
ARNING!
Be
certain
that
the
seatback
is
securely
locked
into
position.
If
the
seatback
is
not
securely
locked
into
position
the
seat
will
not
provide
the
proper
stability
for
child
seats
and/or
passengers.
An
improperly
latched
seat
could
cause
serious
injury
.
Rear
Seats
Folded
Flat
3
UNDERST
ANDING
THE
FEA
TURES
OF
YOUR
VEHICLE
145
146
148
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
3
Introduction
6
Rollover Warning
6
How to Use this Manual
7
Vehicle Identification Number
9
Warnings and Cautions
9
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
10
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Ignition Key Removal
14
Locking Doors with a Key
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
14
Sentry Key
17
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
18
General Information
19
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
20
To Arm the System
20
Rearming the System
20
To Disarm the System
20
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - if Equipped
21
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
22
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
22
Illuminated Approach - if Equipped
23
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
23
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
23
Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock/Unlock
24
Using the Panic Alarm
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
General Information
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
27
How to Use Remote Start
28
Remote Start Abort Message
28
To Enter Remote Start
29
To Exit Remote Start and Drive
30
To Exit Remote Start Without Driving
30
Door Locks
31
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
32
Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
35
Power Windows - if Equipped
36
Power Window Switches
36
Auto-Down
37
Window Lockout Switch
38
Liftgate
38
Occupant Restraints
40
Lap/Shoulder Belts
44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
49
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
53
Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions
53
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) - if Equipped
54
Energy Management Feature
55
Seat Belt Pretensioners
55
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) - if Equipped
56
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
60
Seat Belt Extender
61
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
64
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
68
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
75
Child Restraints
76
Engine Break-In Recommendations
85
Safety Tips
86
Transporting Passengers
86
Exhaust Gas
86
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
87
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
89
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
91
Mirrors
96
Inside Day/Night Mirror
96
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
96
Outside Mirror - Driver Side
97
Outside Mirror - Passenger Side
98
Power Mirrors
98
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
99
Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped
100
Sun Visor Sliding Feature
100
Uconnect™ Phone - if Equipped
100
Operation
102
Phone Call Features
109
Uconnect™ Phone Features
112
Advanced Phone Connectivity
117
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
119
General Information
130
Voice Command - if Equipped
130
Voice Command System Operation
130
Commands
131
Voice Training
135
Seats
135
Power Seats - if Equipped
136
Heated Seats - if Equipped
137
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
138
Manual Seat Height Adjustment - if Equipped
140
Manual Lumbar - if Equipped
140
Driver's Seatback Recline
141
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
142
Head Restraints
143
Folding Rear Seat
146
Reclining Rear Seat - if Equipped
148
To Open and Close the Hood
148
Lights
150
Multifunction Lever
150
Headlights and Parking Lights
150
Daytime Running Lights - if Equipped
151
Lights-On Reminder
151
Fog Lights - if Equipped
151
Turn Signals
152
High/Low Beam Switch
152
Flash-To-Pass
152
Instrument Panel Dimming
153
Map/Reading Lights
154
Windshield Wipers and Washers
154
Windshield Wiper Operation
156
Intermittent Wiper System
156
Windshield Washers
157
Mist Feature
157
Tilt Steering Column
158
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
159
To Activate
160
To Set a Desired Speed
161
To Deactivate
161
To Resume Speed
161
To Vary the Speed Setting
161
To Accelerate for Passing
162
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
162
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
164
Programming a Rolling Code
164
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
166
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
167
Using Homelink
169
Security
169
Troubleshooting Tips
170
General Information
171
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
171
Opening Sunroof - Express
172
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
172
Closing Sunroof - Express
172
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
173
Pinch Protect Feature
173
Venting Sunroof - Express
173
Sunshade Operation
173
Wind Buffeting
174
Sunroof Maintenance
174
Ignition off Operation
174
Electrical Power Outlets
175
Power Inverter - if Equipped
178
Cupholders
180
Storage
181
Glove Compartment and Storage bin
181
Door Storage
182
Console Features
183
Cargo Area Features
184
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight
184
Cargo Cover
185
Removable Load Floor
187
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
188
Fold down Speakers - if Equipped
189
Rear Window Features
190
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
190
Rear Window Defroster
191
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
192
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
195
Instrument Panel Features
198
Instrument Cluster
199
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
200
Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped
213
Control Buttons
214
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
215
Engine Oil Change Indicator System - if Equipped
218
EVIC Functions
219
Average Fuel Economy
220
Compass/Temperature/Audio
220
Distance to Empty (DTE)
220
Elapsed Time
221
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
221
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
221
Media Center 230 (REQ) - AM/FM Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA aux Jack)
226
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
226
Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)
235
Notes on Playing MP3/WMA Files
237
List Button (Disc Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
239
Info Button (Disc Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
239
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
241
Media Center 730N/430/430N
245
Equipped
245
Operating Instructions
245
System) - if Equipped
245
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - if Equipped
245
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
246
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
246
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
249
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
251
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
254
Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC)
254
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
255
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
260
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
262
List Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
265
Info Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
265
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
266
Ipod /USB/MP3 Control - if Equipped
270
Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
271
Using this Feature
271
Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
272
Play Mode
272
List or Browse Mode
274
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
276
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
277
Radio Operation
277
CD Player
278
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
278
Climate Controls
279
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
279
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if
284
Equipped
284
Operating Tips
290
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
279
Starting and Operating
293
Default Chapter
297
Starting Procedures
297
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
297
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
298
Normal Starting
298
(Below -20°F or 29°C)
299
After Starting
299
Extreme Cold Weather
299
If Engine Fails to Start
299
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
300
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
300
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
300
Starting and Operating 299
301
Recommended Shift Speeds
301
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
302
Downshifting
302
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
304
Key Ignition Park Interlock
304
Gear Ranges
305
Autostick
310
Operation
310
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
311
General Information
311
On-Road Driving Tips
312
Power Steering
312
Power Steering Fluid Check
313
Parking Brake
314
Brake System
317
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
318
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
320
Electronic Brake Control System
320
Traction Control System (TCS)
320
Brake Assist System (BAS)
321
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
322
Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
323
Hill Start Assist (HSA) - Manual Transmission Only
324
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
326
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC off Indicator Light
329
Tire Markings
330
Tire Safety Information
330
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
334
Tire Terminology and Definitions
335
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
336
Tire Pressure
340
Tires - General Information
340
Tire Inflation Pressures
341
Radial Ply Tires
343
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
343
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
343
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
344
Full Size Spare - if Equipped
345
Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
345
Tire Spinning
346
Tread Wear Indicators
346
Life of Tire
347
Snow Tires
349
Tire Chains
349
Tire Rotation Recommendations
350
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
351
Base System
354
Premium System - if Equipped
356
General Information
360
2.0L and 2.4L Engine
361
Fuel Requirements
361
Reformulated Gasoline
361
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
362
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
362
Starting and Operating
348
Replacement Tires
348
Starting and Operating
362
MMT in Gasoline
363
Materials Added to Fuel
363
Fuel System Cautions
363
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
364
Adding Fuel
365
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
365
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
367
Vehicle Loading
367
Vehicle Certification Label
367
Trailer Towing
369
Common Towing Definitions
369
Trailer Hitch Classification
372
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
373
Trailer and Tongue Weight
374
Towing Requirements
375
Towing Tips
380
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
381
What to Do in Emergencies
383
Hazard Warning Flashers
384
If Your Engine Overheats
384
What to Do in Emergencies 383
385
Automatic Transmission Overheating
385
Jacking and Tire Changing
386
Jack Location
387
Preparations for Jacking
387
Spare Tire Stowage
387
Jacking Instructions
388
Road Tire Installation
394
Jump-Starting Procedures
396
Preparations for Jump-Start
397
Jump-Starting Procedure
399
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
401
Shift Lever Override
402
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
404
With Ignition Key
405
Without the Ignition Key
406
Maintaining Your Vehicle
407
Engine Compartment - 2.0L
409
408 Maintaining Your Vehicle
410
Engine Compartment - 2.4L
410
Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
411
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
411
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
412
Replacement Parts
413
Dealer Service
414
Maintenance Procedures
414
Engine Oil
415
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
418
Engine Oil Filter
418
Maintenance-Free Battery
419
Air Conditioner Maintenance
420
Body Lubrication
421
Adding Washer Fluid
422
Windshield Wiper Blades
422
Exhaust System
423
Cooling System
426
Brake System
431
Automatic Transmission (CVT) - if Equipped
433
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
434
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only
435
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only
435
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
436
Fuses
442
Integrated Power Module
442
Vehicle Storage
446
Replacement Bulbs
446
Bulb Replacement
447
Fog Lamps
447
Headlamps
447
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
448
License Lamps
448
Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lamp
448
Fluid Capacities
449
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
450
Engine
450
Chassis
451
Maintenance Schedules
453
Service Schedule
458
If You Need Consumer Assistance
469
If You Need Assistance
471
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
471
Prepare for the Appointment
471
Prepare a List
471
Be Reasonable with Requests
471
470 If You Need Consumer Assistance
472
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
472
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
472
In Mexico Contact
472
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
473
Service Contract
473
MOPAR Parts
474
Reporting Safety Defects
474
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
474
In Canada
475
Warranty Information
474
Publication Order Forms
475
Index
479
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Brand
Jeep
Model
Compass
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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