tow JEEP COMPASS 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF
the ground)Front Wheels Raised,
Rear Wheels on the
GroundRear Wheels Raised,
Front Wheels on the
Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be UsedNOT Permitted
FWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in NEUTRALRecommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT PermittedNOT Permitted
AWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in NEUTRALRecommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow
plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off road, desert operation or
more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX
Replace the spark plugs. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
• The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment near theair cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse
Description
1 Empty Empty
2 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed
3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed/OCM
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow
6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free Phone
7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1
8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats
10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks/Interior Lighting
11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Run/Acc Outlet RR/Dome
Lamp/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN
15 40 Amp Green RAD Fan Relay Battery Feed
16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run/ACC Dome
Lamp/Sunroof/Rear Wiper
Motor/ACC Inverter
17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod-Wcm
18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed
19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed
20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
LightsHeadlights ..............17
Park ..................17
TurnSignal ..............17
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record ..........66
Maintenance Schedule .........64
Media Center Radio .......26,27,29
MOPAR® Accessories .........72
Navigation ................31
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .......26
Oil Change Indicator ..........49
Oil, Engine Capacity ................62
Outlet Power .................42
Overheating, Engine ..........49
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Pairing) .............34
Phone (Uconnect) ............33
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ...............68
Power Glass Sunroof ............22
Inverter ................41
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 42
Seats .................13
Steering ................62
PreparationforJacking .........50
Programmable Electronic Features . . 38
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ..........26
Touch-Screen .............29
Radio Operation ...........26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....18
Rear Seat, Folding ...........14
Recreational Towing ..........44
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........69 Reporting Safety Defects
........71
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
Seat Belts .................9
Seats ...................13
Adjustment ..............13
Folding Front Passenger .......14
Heated ................15
Power .................13
Rear Folding .............14
Seek Button .............27,29
Setting the Clock ..........28,30
Shift Lever Override ...........55
Signals,Turn...............17
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........32
Spare Tire ................50
Spark Plugs ...............62
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............19
Cancel .................19
Resume ................19
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....19
Starting Remote .................8
Steering T

ilt Column ..............15
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....33
Store Radio Presets .........28,30
Sun Roof .................22
Supplemental Restraint System
-Airbag .................10
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . 49
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......9
Theft System Arming ...........9
Theft System Disarming .........9
Tilt Steering Column ..........15
Tires AirPressure ..............68
Changing ...............51
Flat Changing .............51
Jacking ................51
Pressure Warning Light .......45
Touch-Screen Radio ..........29
Towing ..................44 24-Hour Towing Assistance .....45
DisabledVehicle ...........56
INDEX
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Recreational.............44
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......44
Trailer Weight ..............44
Transmission Fluid ..................62
Turn Signals ...............17
Uconnect™ Phone ...........33
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....35
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) ..............40
USBPort ...............31,36 Voice Command
............35
Warning, Roll Over ............3
Washer Rear ..................18
Washers, Windshield ..........18
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ......69
Wind Buffeting .............23
Windshield Washers ..........18
WindshieldWipers ...........18
Wiper,Rear ...............18
INDEX
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