remote control JEEP COMPASS 2008 1.G Owners Manual

General Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
batteries is five years.2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material ± special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.º
1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during
removal.
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Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver's door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window lock button. To enable the window controls,
press the window control button again.
LIFTGATE
NOTE:The key that is used to start the vehicle is also
used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and
turn to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate
can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by
activating the power door lock switches located on the
front doors. The central locking/unlocking feature (if
equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key
cylinder.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed
without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the
liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid
motion.
Lock Out Switch
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NOTE:In the event of a power malfunction, or the
remote transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the
liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock
models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate
open with one fluid motion.NOTE:Although the liftgate has no inside release
mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening
with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the
latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction.
WARNING!
²Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
²If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.Liftgate Latch Location
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Air Bag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
²Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
²Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped)
²Airbag Warning Light
²Driver Airbag
²Front Passenger Airbag
²Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above Side Win-
dows (If Equipped)
²Steering Wheel and Column
²Instrument Panel
²Interconnecting Wiring
²Seatbelt Reminder Light
²Knee Impact Bolsters
²Front Acceleration Sensors
²Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners
How The Airbag System Works
²
TheOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC)determines
if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de-
signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation
from direction provided by the ORC. This ORC will
detect roll over.
²The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or ON positions. These include all of the
items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru-
ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the
key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or
not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not
inflate.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mMirrors...............................73
NInside Day/Night Mirror Ð If Equipped......73
NOutside MirrorÐDriver's Side.............73
NOutside MirrorÐPassenger's Side...........74
NPower Remote Control Mirrors Ð
If Equipped..........................74
NVanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped.............76
NSun Visor Sliding Feature................76
mHands±Free Communication (UConnectŸ) Ð
If Equipped............................76NOperation............................78
NPhone Call Features....................85
NUConnectŸ System Features..............88
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity.............93
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnectŸ System.....................95
NGeneral Information...................103
mSeats................................103
NFront Seat Adjustment..................103
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Outside MirrorÐPassenger's Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle with your head close to the center of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in this convex mirror.
Power Remote Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver's door trim panel.
Remote Control Mirrors Switch
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WARNING!
With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESP is unavailable. In an emer-
gency evasive maneuver, the ESP system will not
engage to assist in maintaining stability. ªESP Offº
mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use,
only.
NOTE:
²The ªESP Indicator Lightº and the ªESP/BAS Warning
Lightº come on momentarily each time the ignition
switch is turned ON.
²Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
²The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESP activation.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER Ð IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinktreplaces up to three remote controls (hand
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security
systems. The HomeLinktunit operates off of your vehi-
cle's battery.
NOTE:HomeLinktis disabled when the Vehicle Theft
Alarm is active.
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NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................205
NREC Setting The Clock.................205
NAudio Clock Display...................207
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............208
NSystem Activation.....................208
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................209
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, And RAQ,
Radios.............................209
NSelecting a Channel....................210
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......210
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................211
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................211NPTY Button9Seek9.....................211
NSatellite Antenna......................211
NReception Quality.....................212
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 212
NRadio Operation......................213
NCD Player..........................213
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............214
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........214
mClimate Controls.......................214
NClimate Controls......................214
NAir Conditioning.....................218
NAir Filtration System ± If Equipped........219
NOperating Tips.......................220
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Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons.
²The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
²Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
²Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
²Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
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Points to Remember.................332,333
Pressure Cap......................... 332
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 330
Corrosion Protection..................... 341
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 322
Cruise Light........................... 165
Cup Holder............................ 147
Customer Assistance..................... 372
Data Recorder, Event...................... 55
Dealer Service.......................... 316
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield................67,216,217
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 122
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 313
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 117
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 333
Engine Oil........................... 320Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 231
Drive Belts............................ 320
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 105
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 238
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 239
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 127
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 127
Brake Assist System.................... 128
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 129
Electronic Stability Program............... 130
Traction Control System................. 127
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