alarm JEEP COMPASS 2011 1.G User Guide

WARNING!
•No objects should be placed over or near the air
bag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
•Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SAB) — If Equipped
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a
side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bag is marked with an air bag label sewn into the
outboard side of the front seats.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63

The HomeLinkbuttons that are located in the headliner
or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink 
channels.
NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.WARNING!
•Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other
objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener that has
a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal
safety standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not
use a garage door opener without these safety
features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety infor-
mation or assistance.
•Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can
cause serious injury or death.
HomeLink Buttons
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If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in
at this time.
Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
HomeLink” earlier in this section.
Using HomeLink
To operate, press and release the programmed
HomeLinkbutton. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
Security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button until
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program-
ming HomeLink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
Security
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver is disabled when
the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
15. Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on, safely pull over and stop them
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to
stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the
transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 306
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 415
Adding Fuel ........................... 353
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 410
Additives, Fuel ......................... 351
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 406
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 408
Air Conditioning ........................ 271
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 271
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............408,409
Air Conditioning System .............271,276,408
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 284
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 329
Airbag .............................. 60,69
Airbag Deployment ....................... 70
Airbag Light ................... 67,68,73,85,193
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 72
Airbag, Side ...................... 63,66,68,69Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........64,66,69
Alarm Light ........................... 197
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................234,259
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 306
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 194
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........414,437,438
Capacities .......................... 437
Disposal ........................... 417
Appearance Care ........................ 424
Assistance Towing ....................... 111
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 276
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,289,294,375,422
Fluid Level Check .................... 422
Interlock System ..................... 295
470 INDEX

Life of Tires............................ 335
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 182
Light Bulbs .......................... 87,434
Lights .............................. 87,147
Airbag .................... 67,68,73,85,193
Alarm ............................ 197
Anti-Lock .......................... 194
Back-Up ........................... 436
Brake Assist Warning .................. 317
Brake Warning ...................... 195
Bulb Replacement .................... 435
Cargo ............................. 177
Center Mounted Stop .................. 436
Daytime Running .................... 148
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 147
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 317
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 195
Exterior ............................ 87 Fog .........................
148,204,435
Headlight Switch ..................... 147
Headlights ......................... 147
High Beam Indicator .................. 194
Instrument Cluster ................... 147
License ............................ 436
Lights On Reminder .................. 148
Low Fuel .......................... 193
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 203
Map Reading ....................... 150
Oil Pressure ........................ 193
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 194
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18,197
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 197
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 199
Traction Control ..................... 317
Turn Signal ................. 87,147,149,436
Voltage ............................ 192
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 192
478 INDEX

New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 83
Occupant Restraints ................... 37,66,70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........63,64,66,69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 349
Odometer ............................. 201
Trip ........................... 199,201
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 210
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 210
Oil, Engine ......................... 403,437
Capacity ........................... 437
Change Interval ..................... 404
Checking .......................... 403
Disposal ........................... 405
Filter ............................. 406
Identification Logo ................... 404
Materials Added to ................... 405
Recommendation .................. 404,437Synthetic
.......................... 405
Viscosity ........................... 405
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 158
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Overdrive ............................. 298
Overheating, Engine ................... 198,374
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,465
Paint Care ............................. 424
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 303
Passing Light ........................... 149
Personal Settings ........................ 213
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 97
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 324
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PowerDoor Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 168
Steering ........................ 301,302
Sunroof ........................... 165
Transfer Unit ....................... 424
Windows ........................... 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 439
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 424
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 377
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 213
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 331
Radio Operation ........................ 271
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 423 Rear Drive Assembly
..................... 423
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 143
Rear Window Defroster ................... 183
Rear Window Features .................... 182
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 182
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73
Recreational Towing ...................... 370
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 349
Refrigerant ............................ 409
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 19
Security Alarm ....................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 269
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 434
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
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INDEX 481

Tilting............................ 138
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 404
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 461
Service Contract ......................... 463
Service Manuals ........................ 465
Setting the Clock .................. 220,238,248
Settings, Personal ........................ 213
Shift Lever Override ...................... 390
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 293
Shoulder Belts ........................... 40
Side Airbag ............................. 68
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 283
Signals, Turn ...................... 87,193,436
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 337
Snow Tires ............................ 337 Spare Tire
....................... 332,333,377
Specifications Oil ............................... 404
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........155,198
Speedometer ........................... 193
Starting ............................... 289
Automatic Transmission ................ 289
Engine Fails to Start .................. 291
Manual Transmission .................. 289
Remote ............................ 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 289
Steering Power .......................... 301,302
Tilt Column ........................ 154
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 269
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 269
Storage ............................ 174,434
Storage Bin ............................ 174
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INDEX 483

Storage, Vehicle......................... 282
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 389
Sun Roof .............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 97
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 405
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 195
Taillights .............................. 436
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 276
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......198,375
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 79
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 180
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 154
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 324
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 322Tire Markings
.......................... 318
Tire Safety Information .................... 318
Tires ............................ 87,328,467
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 335
Air Pressure ........................ 328
Chains ............................ 337
Changing .......................... 376
Compact Spare ...................... 332
General Information .................. 328
High Speed ......................... 330
Inflation Pressures .................... 329
Jacking ............................ 376
Life of Tires ........................ 335
Load Capacity .................... 324,325
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 339
Pressure Warning Light ................ 199
Quality Grading ..................... 467
Radial ............................ 331
Replacement ........................ 336
484 INDEX