JEEP COMPASS 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Press in on the flashlight to release it.
To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high,
twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
Cargo Cover
The cargo area trim panels include two notches for
mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo-
dates the reclining rear seat.Press And Release
Three-Press Switch
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To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover
into one of the two notches located in the rear trim
panels. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward
on the opposite end and install it into the same notch
location of the rear trim panel.Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide
the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides
of the rear trim panel.
Rear Trim Notches
Cargo Cover Guides
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WARNING!
In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could
cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and
strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo
cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart-
ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken
from its mounting. Do not store in the vehicle.
Removable Load Floor
The cargo area load floor is removable and can be
washed with mild soap and water.
Cargo Load Floor
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Cargo Tie-Down Loops
There are four D-rings installed in the cargo area for
securing cargo.WARNING!
•Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision
a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.(Continued)
D-Rings
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
rear of the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped
When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down
off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and
other activities.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch
located on the center portion of the control lever. The
control lever is located on the right side of the steering
column.
Fold-Down Speakers
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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the
“On” position to activate the rear wiper.
NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode
only. Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first
detent to activate that rear washer. The washer
pump will continue to operate as long as the lever
or ring is engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle
two times before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park”
position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces-
sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door, if this
happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position
and will not go to “park”.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
bottom right-side of the blower control knob.
Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster
and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica-
tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window
defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an addi-
tional five minutes of operation, press the button a
second time.
NOTE:To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
An optional authorized-dealer installed roof rack with
cross rails is available through MOPARfor added cargo
versatility.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 181
 Instrument Cluster .................... 182
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 183
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 196
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System —
If Equipped ........................ 198
▫ EVIC Functions ..................... 199
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ........... 200
▫ Average Fuel Economy ................ 200 ▫
Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 200
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ............ 200
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... 201
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 201
 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 206
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 206
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▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 214
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 216
▫ List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 219
▫ Info Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 219
 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped .................... 221
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command
System — If Equipped ................. 222
▫ Operating Instructions —
Uconnect™ phone — If Equipped ........ 222
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio ..... 222▫
Clock Setting Procedure —
RER/REN Radio ..................... 224
 Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....... 226
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 226
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 229
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 232
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 234
 Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
And Sirius Radio ...................... 235
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 235
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 241
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▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 243
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 245
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 246
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped .......................... 247
▫ Connecting The iPod ................. 247
▫ Using This Feature ................... 248
▫ Controlling The iPod Using
Radio Buttons ....................... 248
▫ Play Mode ......................... 248
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 250 
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU/RBZ
Radios Only) ......................... 252
▫ System Activation .................... 252
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 252
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 253
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 253
▫ Reception Quality .................... 253
▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 254
▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 257
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