Jeep Compass Owner's Handbook

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If it is necessary to wash the underbody,
do not directly pressurize with a high-
pressure jet.
EXTERNAL CARWASHING
(Plug-In Hybrid versions)
Washing with the hybrid system charge flap
closed
The hybrid system is safe, even if the
following situations occur:
presence of water in the foot area;
when the car is in water at a level that
allows it to cross a ford;
liquids entering the boot.
161)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WASHING
If the engine compartment is washed (at
low pressure, e.g. in very dusty areas),
this must be done with the engine cold
and with ignition device turned to STOP.
Take care not to direct the water jet
straight at the electronic control modules
or the wiper motors. Have this operation
performed by a specialised workshop.
After washing, check that the various
protective components (e.g. rubber
guards and caps) have not been removed
or damaged.
For the Plug-in Hybrid version: Washing
the engine compartment with water is
not recommended.
162)
WARNINGS
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork go
opaque and increases the possibility of
corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths
to prevent scratching or altering the
transparency.
WARNING Wipe the rear window inside
gently with a cloth following the direction
of the filaments to avoid damaging the
heating device.
Headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
WARNING Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
WARNING When cleaning the car with
a pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at the
windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
WARNING The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
PAINTING
(Plug-in Hybrid version)
When painting the car in the oven, take
care not to exceed:
30 minutes at 70°C;
20 minutes at 80°C.
IMPORTANT
158) In order to preserve the appearance
of the paint abrasive products and/or
polishes should not be used for cleaning
the car.
159) Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees
(unless it is absolutely necessary).
Remove any resinous plant matter
immediately because, once it has dried, it
may require the use of abrasive and/or
polishing products to be removed, which
are strongly discouraged as they could
potentially alter the characteristics
of the paintwork. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning
UNDERBODY WASHING
(Plug-In Hybrid versions)

Jeep Compass Specifications

General

Brand	Jeep
Model	Compass
Category	Automobile
Language	English