flat tire JEEP COMPASS 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area,have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW
BATTERY
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
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2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the
vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverseand First gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres-
sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle, tire
damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you are stuck.
And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
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CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic And Manual Transaxle
Front-wheel-drive vehicles must have the front wheels
elevated; Four-wheel-drive vehicles must be hauled on a
flatbed truck.
All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi-
tion, not in the LOCK position.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
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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 under
controlled 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. Thegrade 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.
390 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

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

Starting Procedures...................... 232
Steering
Power...........................250,330
TiltColumn .......................... 128
Wheel Lock........................... 17
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 218
Storage............................... 354
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 309
Sun Roof.............................. 146
Sun Visor Extension....................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 323
System, Navigation...................... 209
Tachometer............................ 168
Taillights.............................. 358
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......170,299
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 30
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 30
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 155
Tilt Steering Column..................... 128
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 255
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 254
Tire Markings.......................... 251
Tire Safety Information.................... 251
Tires ............................ 74,259,389
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 266
Air Pressure.......................... 259
Alignment........................... 268
Chains.............................. 275
Changing............................ 301
Compact Spare........................ 263
Flat Changing........................ 305
General Information.................... 259
High Speed.......................... 262
Inflation Pressures..................... 260
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