JEEP COMPASS 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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Emergency Tow Hooks
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks,
there will be one in the rear and two mounted
on the front of the vehicle. The rear hook will
be located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to
use both of the front tow hooks to minimize
the risk of damage to the vehicle.Front Tow Hooks Location
Rear Tow Hook Location Vehicles Equipped With Key Fob With An Inte
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grated Vehicle Key
Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN and
then the OFF/LOCK position, without
removing it. By extracting the key this will
automatically engage the steering wheel
lock. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL.
Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go
Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position,
and subsequently in OFF/LOCK, without
opening the door. During towing, remember
that not having the aid of the power brakes
and the electromechanical power steering
will require greater force when applying the
brakes and steering of the vehicle.
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that
can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the
“Tow Eye Usage Precautions” and the
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle” instructions in
this section.
Tow Eye
WARNING!
Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing
serious injury or death.
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow hooks. Tow straps may become
disengaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or
highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle.
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Tow Eye Usage PrecautionsTow Eye Warning Label
Tow Eye Installation
Front Tow Eye
The front tow eye receptacle is located
behind a door on the front bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the door using
the vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and
thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
CAUTION!
The tow eye must only be used for road-
side emergencies. Use with an appro-
priate device in accordance with highway
code (a rigid bar) to maneuver the
vehicle in preparation for transport via a
tow truck.
The tow eye must not be used to move
the vehicle off the road or where there
are obstacles.
Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck
hookup or highway towing.
Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck
vehicle. Refer to the “Freeing A Stuck
Vehicle” section for further information.
Please refer to the “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” section for detailed
instructions. Damage to your vehicle
may occur if these guidelines are not
followed.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow eyes.
Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or
death.
Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye.
Tow straps may break or become disen -
gaged, causing serious injury or death.
Failure to follow proper tow eye usage
may cause components to break
resulting in serious injury or death.
The brake and steering power assist
systems will not function while the
vehicle is being towed. You will, there-
fore, need to apply more force on the
brake pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible ropes when towing, and
avoid jerky movements. Do not start the
engine while towing the car. Before
tightening the ring, clean the threaded
housing thoroughly. Make sure that the
ring is fully screwed into the housing
before towing the car.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Insert the flat end of the jack handle through
the tow eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking
And Tire Changing” in this section for further
information. The tow eye must be fully
seated to the attaching bracket through the
lower front fascia. If the tow eye is not fully
seated to the attaching bracket, the vehicle
should not be moved.Front Tow Eye Location
Rear Tow Eye
The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind
a door, located on the right rear bumper
fascia. To install the tow eye, open the door using
the vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and
thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through
the eye and tighten. The tow eye must be
fully seated to the attaching bracket through
the lower rear fascia. If the tow eye is not
fully seated to the attaching bracket, the
vehicle should not be moved.
Rear Tow Eye LocationENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint
Systems” in “Safety” for further information
on the Enhanced Accident Response System
(EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER
(EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed under certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint
Systems” in “Safety” for further information
on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for guaranteeing a
long life for the car under the best condi-
tions. For this reason, Jeep has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing plan. To keep the car’s
efficiency in tip-top condition, in the
following Scheduled Service plan pages a
few additional checks are listed that should
be carried out more frequently with respect
to the normal coupon redemption schedule.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all autho -
rized dealerships according to fixed time or
mileage intervals. If, during each operation,
in addition to the ones scheduled, the need
arises for further replacements or repairs,
these may be carried out with the owner's
explicit agreement only.
The technicians at your dealership know your
vehicle best, and have access to factory
trained information, genuine Mopar parts,
and specially designed electronic and
mechanical tools that can help prevent
future costly repairs. If your car is used
frequently for towing, the interval between
one scheduled servicing operation and the next should be reduced. More frequent main
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tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas
and very short trip driving.
NOTE:
Scheduled Servicing interventions are set
out by the Manufacturer. Failure to have
them carried out may invalidate the
warranty. It is advised to inform an autho -
rized dealership of any small operating irreg -
ularities without waiting for the next service.
1.4L Gasoline Engine
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 9,000 miles (15,000 km)
or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser -
voir and brake master cylinder, fill as
needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.
At Each Oil Change
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the
oil indicator system turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten
terminals as required.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
hoses and park brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection
and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty
or off-road conditions. Replace air cleaner
filter, if necessary.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” on the
following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
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Maintenance Plan — 1.4L Gasoline Engine
NOTE:
Once you have carried out the last interven-
tion in the table, continue with the sched -
uled servicing, maintaining the frequency indicated in the plan by marking each oper
-
ation with a dot or dedicated note. Simply
restarting the maintenance from the start of
the plan may cause the allowed interval to be
exceeded for some operations.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in damage
to the vehicle.
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
9,000
18,000
27,000
36,000
45,000
54,000
63,000
72,000
81,000
90,000
99,000
108,000
117,000
126,000
135,000
144,000
153,000
162,000
171,000
180,000
Or Months:
12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240

Or Kilometers:
15,000
30,000
45,000
60,000
75,000
90,000
105,000
120,000
135,000
150,000
165,000
180,000
195,000
210,000
225,000
240,000
255,000
270,000
285,000
300,000
Change engine oil and oil
filter.**** X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rotate tires X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
If using your vehicle in
dusty or off-road
conditions, inspect the air
cleaner filter, and replace if
necessary. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings,
replace if necessary. X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the front
suspension, tie rod ends
and boot seals, replace if
necessary. X X X X X X X X X X
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Visually inspect condition
of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves,
bushings, etc.).X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Change brake fluid every
24 months if using DOT 4
brake fluid. * X X X X X X X X X X
Replace engine air cleaner
filter. (°) X
X X XXX
Replace air conditioning/
cabin air filter. X X X X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** X X X X X X X X X X
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
9,000
18,000
27,000
36,000
45,000
54,000
63,000
72,000
81,000
90,000
99,000
108,000
117,000
126,000
135,000
144,000
153,000
162,000
171,000
180,000
Or Months:
12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240

Or Kilometers:
15,000
30,000
45,000
60,000
75,000
90,000
105,000
120,000
135,000
150,000
165,000
180,000
195,000
210,000
225,000
240,000
255,000
270,000
285,000
300,000
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Flush and replace the
engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever
comes first.X
XX
Visually inspect conditions
of the accessory drive
belt(s) (***) X
X X
Check tension of accessory
drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner) (***) X
X X
Visually inspect conditions
of toothed timing drive belt
(***) X
X X

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
9,000
18,000
27,000
36,000
45,000
54,000
63,000
72,000
81,000
90,000
99,000
108,000
117,000
126,000
135,000
144,000
153,000
162,000
171,000
180,000
Or Months:
12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240

Or Kilometers:
15,000
30,000
45,000
60,000
75,000
90,000
105,000
120,000
135,000
150,000
165,000
180,000
195,000
210,000
225,000
240,000
255,000
270,000
285,000
300,000
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* The brake fluid change interval is time
based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
** To guarantee correct operation and
prevent serious damage to the engine, it is
essential to proceed as follows: only use
spark plugs specifically certified for these
engines; all spark plugs should be of the
same type and brand; strictly comply with
the spark plugs replacement intervals in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advised to
contact your authorized dealer for plug
replacement.
*** Areas that are not dusty: recommended
maximum distance 75,000 mi
(120,000 km). The belt must be replacedevery 6 years, regardless of distance trav
-
eled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions
(severe weather conditions, very low or very
high temperatures for extended periods,
urban driving, long periods of idling): the
recommended maximum distance is
37,500 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be
replaced every 4 years, regardless of
distance traveled.
(°) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this
air cleaner filter must be replaced every
9,000 mi (15,000 km).
Replace accessory drive
belt/s (***)
X
X
Replace toothed timing
drive belt (***) X
X
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
9,000
18,000
27,000
36,000
45,000
54,000
63,000
72,000
81,000
90,000
99,000
108,000
117,000
126,000
135,000
144,000
153,000
162,000
171,000
180,000
Or Months:
12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240

Or Kilometers:
15,000
30,000
45,000
60,000
75,000
90,000
105,000
120,000
135,000
150,000
165,000
180,000
195,000
210,000
225,000
240,000
255,000
270,000
285,000
300,000
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a compe-
tent mechanic.
Failure to properly inspect and maintain
your vehicle could result in a component
malfunction and effect vehicle handling
and performance. This could cause an
accident.
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Heavy Duty Use Of Vehicle
**** Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter at every 4500 miles (7,500 km) or
12 months if using your vehicle under any of
the following severe duty conditions:
Stop and go driving.
Driving in dusty conditions.
Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
Trailer towing.
Taxi, police, or delivery service (commer-
cial service).
Off-road or desert operation.
Diesel Engines
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for engine oil
replacement.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your
vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely
hot or cold ambient temperatures will influ -ence when the “Oil Change Required”
message is displayed. Severe Operating
Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as earlier than speci
-
fied. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service inter -
vals that are required to keep your vehicle
operating properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your deal -
ership know your vehicle best, and have
access to factory trained information,
genuine Mopar parts, and specially designed
electronic and mechanical tools that can
help prevent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section. NOTE:
The actual interval for changing engine oil
and replacing the engine oil filter depends
on the vehicle usage conditions, and is
signaled by the warning light or message in
the instrument panel. In any case, it must
never exceed 12,000 miles (20,000km) or 1
year.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.
Areas that are not dusty: recommended
maximum distance 75,000 mi
(120,000 km). The belt must be replaced
every 6 years, regardless of distance trav-
elled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions
(severe weather conditions, very low or very
high temperatures for extended periods,
urban driving, long periods of idling): the
recommended maximum distance is
37,500 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be
replaced every 4 years, regardless of
distance travelled.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser-
voir and brake master cylinder, fill as
needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.
Control and recovery of additive level for
AdBlue® Diesel emissions (UREA) (if
equipped). At Each Oil Change
Change the engine oil filter.
Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
Inspect for the presence of water in the
fuel filter/water separator unit.
Inspect air cleaner filter if using in dusty
or off-road conditions. Replace air cleaner
filter, if necessary.
Demanding Vehicle Use
Restore additive level for AdBlue® Diesel
emissions (UREA) (if equipped), when the
lamp is illuminated or the message on the
instrument panel.
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engines
NOTE:
Once you have carried out the last interven -
tion in the table, continue with the sched -
uled servicing, maintaining the frequency
indicated in the plan by marking each oper -
ation with a dot or dedicated note. Simply
restarting the maintenance from the start of
the plan may cause the allowed interval to be
exceeded for some operations.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in damage
to the vehicle.
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