engine JEEP COMPASS 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 months. X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 102,000
miles (170 000 km)X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace, if required. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
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388 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 247
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 335
Adding Fuel........................... 281
Adding Washer Fluid..................127,158
Additives, Fuel......................... 279
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 327
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 329
Air Conditioning Controls................. 220
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 226
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............329,330
Air Conditioning System................220,329
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 260
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment....................... 60
Airbag Light....................... 62,74,167
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61
Airbag, Side............................ 58
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............ 30,170
Alignment and Balance................... 268Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 217
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........334,362,363
Capacities........................... 362
Disposal............................ 336
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............138,247
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 30
Appearance Care........................ 345
Automatic Door Locks................... 20,21
Automatic Transaxle........... 12,232,235,300,342
Fluid Level Check...................... 342
Interlock System..................... 17,236
Overheating.......................... 300
Selection Of Lubricant................... 342
Shifting ............................. 237
Special Additives...................... 343
Autostick ............................. 239
BallJoints ............................. 331
392 INDEX

Battery............................... 327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 29
Belts,Drive ............................ 324
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 331
B-Pillar Location........................ 255
Brake Assist System...................... 140
Brake Fluid............................ 364
Brake, Parking.......................... 244
Brake System........................246,339
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................138,247
Hoses.............................. 339
Master Cylinder....................... 340
Parking............................. 244
Warning Light........................ 169
Brakes.............................246,339
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 236
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Bulb Replacement.....................354,355
Bulbs,Light ............................ 354Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 362
Capacities, Fluid........................ 362
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 281
Oil (Engine).......................316,323
Car Washes............................ 345
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 280
Cargo Area Cover....................... 154
Cargo Area Features...................... 152
Cargo Compartment
Light ............................... 152
Luggage Carrier....................... 159
CargoLight ............................ 152
Cargo Load Floor........................ 155
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 155
Carrier, Luggage........................ 159
Catalytic Converter...................... 325
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 73
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CD (Compact Disc) Player...............187,195
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 219
Cellular Phone........................ 83,220
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 361
Chains, Tire............................ 275
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 301
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 252
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 318
Child Restraint.......................... 64
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 68
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 67
Child Safety Locks........................ 23
Child Seat.............................. 70
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 278
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 347
Climate Control......................... 220
Clock ........................186,189,197,210Clutch............................... 340
Clutch Fluid........................... 340
CoinHolder ........................... 152
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 219
Compact Spare Tire...................... 263
Compass.............................. 184
Compass Calibration..................... 184
Compass Variance....................... 183
Console.............................. 152
Contract, Service........................ 386
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................362,363
Cooling System......................... 333
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 335
Coolant Level......................334,337
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 336
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 334
Inspection........................... 337
Points to Remember.................336,337
Pressure Cap......................... 336
394 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 334
Corrosion Protection..................... 345
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 326
CruiseLight ........................... 171
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 384
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Dealer Service.......................... 320
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield................... 74,222
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 122
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 336
Engine Oil........................... 324
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20Door Opener, Garage..................... 132
Downshifting.......................... 242
DriveBelts ............................ 324
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 111
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 308
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 129
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 176
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 301
Jump Starting......................... 305
Towing ............................. 310
Emission Control System Maintenance......318,366
Engine............................... 316
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
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Checking Oil Level..................... 320
Cooling ............................. 333
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 280
Fuel Requirements..................... 277
Jump Starting......................... 305
Oil ...........................320,362,363
Oil Change Interval.................... 322
Oil Filler Cap......................316,323
OilFilter ............................ 363
Oil Selection.......................... 322
Oil Synthetic......................... 323
Overheating.......................... 298
Temperature Gauge..................... 170
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution............ 33,73,280,332,333
Exhaust System......................... 332
Fabric Care............................ 347Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 327
Engine Fuel.......................... 327
Engine Oil........................324,363
Flashers.............................. 298
Hazard Warning....................... 298
Turn Signal.......................... 358
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 305
Flooded Engine Starting................... 234
Fluid, Brake........................... 364
Fluid Capacities......................... 362
Fluid Leaks............................. 74
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 342
Fluids ................................ 363
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 363
Fog Lights.......................121,174,357
Folding Rear Seat........................ 115
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 115
396 INDEX

Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........167,358
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
Latches
Hood............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 277
LifeofTires ............................ 266
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 157
LightBulbs ............................ 354
Lights.............................. 74,118
Airbag.......................... 62,74,167
Back-Up............................. 358Brake Warning........................ 169
Bulb Replacement...................... 355
Cargo .............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop................... 361
Daytime Running...................... 120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 142
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 168
Fog ..........................121,174,357
Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................... 119
High Beam Indicator.................... 167
Instrument Cluster..................... 119
License............................. 360
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Low Fuel............................ 167
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading......................... 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 167
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Seat Belt Reminder..................... 168
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 32
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 170
Traction Control....................... 142
Turn Signal.................. 119,122,167,358
Voltage............................. 166
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 166
Loading Vehicle......................... 284
Tires ............................... 255
Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 331
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 159
Lumbar Support........................ 110
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 327Maintenance, General..................... 320
Maintenance Procedures................... 320
Maintenance Schedule.................... 366
Schedule “A”......................... 378
Schedule “B”......................... 369
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,318
Manual, Service......................... 388
Manual Transaxle..................233,241,343
Downshifting......................... 242
Fluid Level Check...................343,344
Frequency of Fluid Change............343,344
Lubricant Selection..................343,344
Map/Reading Lights..................... 118
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 340
Mirrors ................................ 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Outside.............................. 80
Rearview............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
400 INDEX

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 269
Mopar Parts.........................319,387
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 119
Navigation Radio........................ 209
Navigation System....................... 209
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 72
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 54
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 277
Odometer............................. 173
Trip .............................171,173
Oil, Engine.........................320,362
Capacity............................ 362
Change Interval....................... 322
Checking............................ 320
Disposal............................ 324Filter ............................... 324
Identification Logo..................... 323
Materials Added to..................... 323
Recommendation...................322,362
Synthetic............................ 323
Viscosity............................ 323
Oil Pressure Light....................... 167
Onboard Diagnostic System..............317,318
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 132
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 227
Overdrive............................. 238
Overheating, Engine...................... 298
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,388
PaintCare ............................. 345
Panic Alarm............................ 26
Parking Brake.......................... 244
Passing Light........................... 123
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