light JEEP COMPASS 2007 1.G Owners Manual

CD (Compact Disc) Player...............187,195
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 219
Cellular Phone........................ 83,220
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 361
Chains, Tire............................ 275
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 301
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 252
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 318
Child Restraint.......................... 64
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 68
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 67
Child Safety Locks........................ 23
Child Seat.............................. 70
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 278
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 347
Climate Control......................... 220
Clock ........................186,189,197,210Clutch............................... 340
Clutch Fluid........................... 340
CoinHolder ........................... 152
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 219
Compact Spare Tire...................... 263
Compass.............................. 184
Compass Calibration..................... 184
Compass Variance....................... 183
Console.............................. 152
Contract, Service........................ 386
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................362,363
Cooling System......................... 333
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 335
Coolant Level......................334,337
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 336
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 334
Inspection........................... 337
Points to Remember.................336,337
Pressure Cap......................... 336
394 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 334
Corrosion Protection..................... 345
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 326
CruiseLight ........................... 171
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 384
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Dealer Service.......................... 320
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield................... 74,222
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 122
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 336
Engine Oil........................... 324
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20Door Opener, Garage..................... 132
Downshifting.......................... 242
DriveBelts ............................ 324
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 111
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 308
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 129
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 176
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 301
Jump Starting......................... 305
Towing ............................. 310
Emission Control System Maintenance......318,366
Engine............................... 316
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
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Checking Oil Level..................... 320
Cooling ............................. 333
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 280
Fuel Requirements..................... 277
Jump Starting......................... 305
Oil ...........................320,362,363
Oil Change Interval.................... 322
Oil Filler Cap......................316,323
OilFilter ............................ 363
Oil Selection.......................... 322
Oil Synthetic......................... 323
Overheating.......................... 298
Temperature Gauge..................... 170
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution............ 33,73,280,332,333
Exhaust System......................... 332
Fabric Care............................ 347Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 327
Engine Fuel.......................... 327
Engine Oil........................324,363
Flashers.............................. 298
Hazard Warning....................... 298
Turn Signal.......................... 358
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 305
Flooded Engine Starting................... 234
Fluid, Brake........................... 364
Fluid Capacities......................... 362
Fluid Leaks............................. 74
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 342
Fluids ................................ 363
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 363
Fog Lights.......................121,174,357
Folding Rear Seat........................ 115
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 115
396 INDEX

Four Wheel Drive....................... 243
Systems............................. 243
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 243
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 309
Fuel..............................277,363
Adding............................. 281
Additives............................ 279
Capacity............................ 362
CleanAir ............................ 278
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 281
Filter ............................... 327
Gasoline............................ 277
Gauge.............................. 166
Hoses.............................. 339
Light ............................... 167
Octane Rating........................ 277
Requirements......................... 277
System Hoses......................... 339
Tank Capacity........................ 362Fueling ............................... 281
Fuses................................ 350
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 132
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............281,283,317
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 278
Gasoline (Fuel)......................277,362
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 278
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 170
Fuel................................ 166
Odometer........................... 173
Tachometer.......................... 168
Gearshift.............................. 237
General Information.................... 16,275
General Maintenance..................... 320
Glass Cleaning.......................... 349
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 285
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 284
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 298
Head Restraints......................... 112
Headlights............................ 355
Cleaning............................ 348
High Beam........................122,167
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 122
Passing............................. 123
Replacing............................ 355
Switch .............................. 119
Heated Seats........................... 113
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 287
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 132
Hood Release.......................... 123
Hoses................................ 338
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 14,31
Infant Restraint.......................... 64
Information Center, Vehicle................. 176
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 166
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 164
Instrument Panel Cover................... 349
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 349
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 350
Interior Appearance Care.................. 347
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 127
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 301
Jack Operation.......................301,302
Jacking Instructions...................... 302
Jump Starting.......................... 305
398 INDEX

Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........167,358
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
Latches
Hood............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 277
LifeofTires ............................ 266
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 157
LightBulbs ............................ 354
Lights.............................. 74,118
Airbag.......................... 62,74,167
Back-Up............................. 358Brake Warning........................ 169
Bulb Replacement...................... 355
Cargo .............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop................... 361
Daytime Running...................... 120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 142
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 168
Fog ..........................121,174,357
Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................... 119
High Beam Indicator.................... 167
Instrument Cluster..................... 119
License............................. 360
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Low Fuel............................ 167
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading......................... 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 167
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Seat Belt Reminder..................... 168
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 32
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 170
Traction Control....................... 142
Turn Signal.................. 119,122,167,358
Voltage............................. 166
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 166
Loading Vehicle......................... 284
Tires ............................... 255
Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 331
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 159
Lumbar Support........................ 110
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 327Maintenance, General..................... 320
Maintenance Procedures................... 320
Maintenance Schedule.................... 366
Schedule “A”......................... 378
Schedule “B”......................... 369
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,318
Manual, Service......................... 388
Manual Transaxle..................233,241,343
Downshifting......................... 242
Fluid Level Check...................343,344
Frequency of Fluid Change............343,344
Lubricant Selection..................343,344
Map/Reading Lights..................... 118
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 340
Mirrors ................................ 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Outside.............................. 80
Rearview............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 269
Mopar Parts.........................319,387
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 119
Navigation Radio........................ 209
Navigation System....................... 209
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 72
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 54
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 277
Odometer............................. 173
Trip .............................171,173
Oil, Engine.........................320,362
Capacity............................ 362
Change Interval....................... 322
Checking............................ 320
Disposal............................ 324Filter ............................... 324
Identification Logo..................... 323
Materials Added to..................... 323
Recommendation...................322,362
Synthetic............................ 323
Viscosity............................ 323
Oil Pressure Light....................... 167
Onboard Diagnostic System..............317,318
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 132
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 227
Overdrive............................. 238
Overheating, Engine...................... 298
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,388
PaintCare ............................. 345
Panic Alarm............................ 26
Parking Brake.......................... 244
Passing Light........................... 123
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Starting Procedures...................... 232
Steering
Power...........................250,330
TiltColumn .......................... 128
Wheel Lock........................... 17
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 218
Storage............................... 354
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 309
Sun Roof.............................. 146
Sun Visor Extension....................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 323
System, Navigation...................... 209
Tachometer............................ 168
Taillights.............................. 358
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......170,299
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 30
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 30
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 155
Tilt Steering Column..................... 128
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 255
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 254
Tire Markings.......................... 251
Tire Safety Information.................... 251
Tires ............................ 74,259,389
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 266
Air Pressure.......................... 259
Alignment........................... 268
Chains.............................. 275
Changing............................ 301
Compact Spare........................ 263
Flat Changing........................ 305
General Information.................... 259
High Speed.......................... 262
Inflation Pressures..................... 260
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Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 29
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 132
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 27
Transporting Pets........................ 72
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 266
Trip Odometer.......................... 173
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 171
Turn Signals......................122,167,358
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 83
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 164
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 389
Universal Transmitter..................... 132
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 277
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 338
VanityMirrors ........................... 82Variance, Compass....................... 183
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................256,284
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 354
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 30
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 166
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 387
Washer, Adding Fluid..................127,158
Washers, Windshield..................... 125
Washing Vehicle......................... 345
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 268
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 347
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 347
WindBuffeting ......................... 149
Window Fogging........................ 227
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