warning JEEP COMPASS 2013 1.G Owners Manual

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
492 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drink-
ing, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea-
tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on
this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were
not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features
and equipment described in this manual that are not on this
vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any obliga-
tion upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.Copyright © 2012 Chrysler Group LLC

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................337
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............449
Adding Fuel ............................ .386
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .444
Additives, Fuel .......................... .384
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .440
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................442
Air Conditioning ......................... .297
Air Conditioning Controls ...................297
Air Conditioning Filter .....................308
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............309
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................442
Air Conditioning System ....................297 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .360
Alarm Light ............................ .217
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................449
Capacities ........................... .472
Disposal ............................ .451
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................337
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................214
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .459
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........301
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................321
Fluid and Filter Changes .................457
494 INDEX

Fluid Level Check..................... .456
Fluid Type .......................... .455
Gear Ranges ......................... .323
Special Additives ...................... .456
Autostick .............................. .329
Battery ................................ .441
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat ...............................98
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................443
B-Pillar Location ......................... .355
Brake Assist System ...................... .340
Brake Fluid ............................ .474
Brake, Parking .......................... .334
Brakes ................................ .336
Brake System ........................... .336
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .337
Master Cylinder ....................... .453
Parking ............................. .334Warning Light
........................ .215
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................322
Bulb Replacement ........................ .469
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........472
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .472
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .386
Oil (Engine) ......................... .431
Power Steering ....................... .333
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............450
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .198
Cargo Area Features ...................... .197
Cargo Compartment ...................... .197
Light .............................. .197
Luggage Carrier ...................... .204
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............345
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......228
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. .408
Jump Starting ........................ .419
Towing ............................. .426
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........434
Engine ................................ .431
Air Cleaner .......................... .440
Block Heater ......................... .318
Break-In Recommendations ................96
Checking Oil Level .....................437
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................448
Cooling ............................. .447
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fuel Requirements ..................... .381
Jump Starting ........................ .419
Oil ................................ .437
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .431Oil Selection
......................... .438
Oil Synthetic ......................... .439
Overheating ......................... .406
Temperature Gauge .....................217
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Ethanol ............................... .382
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................39
Exhaust System ...........................97
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .440
Air Conditioning ...................... .308
Engine Oil ........................... .440
Engine Oil Disposal .....................439
Flashers ............................... .406
Hazard Warning ...................... .406
Turn Signal .......................... .101
498 INDEX

Gasoline (Fuel).......................... .381
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................382
Gauges Coolant Temperature ....................217
Fuel ............................... .212
Odometer ........................... .221
Tachometer .......................... .215
Gear Ranges ............................ .323
Gear Select Lever Override ..................425
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .463
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................391
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................389
GVWR ................................ .389
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ...............112
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................406
Headlights ............................. .470
Cleaning ............................ .463High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
.........165
Passing ............................. .165
Replacing ........................... .470
Switch ............................. .163
Head Restraints ......................... .154
Heated Mirrors ...........................111
Heated Seats ............................ .150
Heater ................................ .297
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .318
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .165
Hill Descent Control ...................... .342
Hill Start Assist .......................... .343
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .393
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . .176
Hood Release ........................... .160
Ignition .................................12
Key .................................12
500 INDEX

Lights................................ .101
Airbag ...............................68
Alarm .............................. .217
Anti-Lock ........................... .214
Back-Up ............................ .471
Brake Assist Warning ....................349
Brake Warning ........................ .215
Bulb Replacement ..................... .470
Cargo .............................. .197
Center Mounted Stop ....................472
Daytime Running ..................... .163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .349
Engine Temperature Warning ..............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .164
Headlights .......................... .163
Headlight Switch ...................... .163
High Beam .......................... .165High Beam Indicator
....................214
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............165
Instrument Cluster ..................... .163
License ............................. .472
Lights On Reminder .....................163
Low Fuel ........................... .213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........223
Map Reading ......................... .167
Oil Pressure ......................... .213
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............18
Service ............................. .470
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..............217
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............219
Traction Control ....................... .349
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Voltage ............................. .212
W

arning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .388
502 INDEX

Reminder, Seat Belt.........................59
Remote Control Door Locks ............................20
Security Alarm .........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........294
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .469
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .435
Replacement Tires ........................ .368
Reporting Safety Defects ....................489
Restraint, Head .......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Restraints, Occupant ........................39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................198
Roll Over Warning ..........................4 Roof Type Carrier
........................ .204
Rotation, Tires .......................... .370
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................489
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................350
Safety Tips ...............................96
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................256
Schedule, Maintenance .....................476
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .464
Seat Belt Reminder .........................59
Seat Belts ................................39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ..................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........48
And Pregnant Women ....................61
Child Restraint .........................76
Extender ..............................60
506 INDEX

Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)...........371
Pressure Warning Light ..................219
Quality Grading ...................... .491
Radial .............................. .362
Replacement ......................... .368
Rotation ............................ .370
Safety .............................. .350
Sizes ............................... .351
Snow Tires .......................... .363
Spare Tire ........................... .409
Spinning ............................ .366
Trailer Towing ........................ .397
Tread Wear Indicators ...................367
Tire Safety Information .....................350
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................394
Towing ............................... .390
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................125
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .426
Guide .............................. .394Recreational
......................... .403
Weight ............................. .394
Towing Assistance ........................ .125
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........403
Trailer Towing .......................... .390
Cooling System Tips ....................402
Hitches ............................. .393
Minimum Requirements ..................396
Tips ............................... .401
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................394
Wiring ............................. .399
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .394
Trailer Weight ........................... .394
Transaxle Automatic ............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .321
Fluid .............................. .455
Manual ............................. .318
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