keyless JEEP COMPASS 2008 1.G User Guide

Ball Joints............................. 327
Battery............................... 324
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Belts, Drive............................ 320
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 327
B-Pillar Location........................ 252
Brake Assist System...................... 128
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 127
Brake Fluid............................ 362
Brake, Parking.......................... 241
Brake System........................243,335
Anti-Lock (ABS).................126,127,244
Hoses.............................. 336
Master Cylinder....................... 337
Parking............................. 241
Warning Light........................ 163
Brakes.............................243,335
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 233
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 65Bulb Replacement.....................350,351
Bulbs, Light............................ 350
Calibration, Compass..................... 180
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 360
Capacities, Fluid........................ 360
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 279
Oil (Engine).......................312,319
Car Washes............................ 342
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 278
Cargo Area Cover....................... 150
Cargo Area Features...................... 148
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 148
Luggage Carrier....................... 154
Cargo Light............................ 148
Cargo Load Floor........................ 150
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 151
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Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle................. 171
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 73
Instrument Cluster....................... 160
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 158
Instrument Panel Cover................... 345
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 346
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 347
Interior Appearance Care.................. 344
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 122
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 299
Jack Operation.......................298,300
Jacking Instructions...................... 300
Jump Starting.......................... 303
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 19
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 46
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........161,354
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
Latches
Hood............................... 112
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 275
Life of Tires............................ 262
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 152
Light Bulbs............................ 350
Lights..............................67,113
Airbag........................51,54,67,161
Back-Up............................. 354
Brake Warning........................ 163
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features............ 175
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 22
Radial Ply Tires......................... 259
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 181
Radio, Navigation....................... 204
Radio Operation...................183,190,214
Radio, Satellite.......................205,208
Radio (Sound Systems).................183,190
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 340
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 340
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 32
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 109
Rear Window Defroster................... 153
Rear Window Features.................... 152
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 152Recorder, Event Data...................... 55
Recreational Towing...................... 293
Refrigerant............................ 326
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 19
Security Alarm......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 212
Replacement Bulbs....................... 350
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 316
Replacement Tires....................... 263
Reporting Safety Defects................... 375
Restraints, Child.......................57,63
Restraints, Infant......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 150
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
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Towing............................... 281
Disabled Vehicle....................... 306
Guide.............................. 285
Recreational.......................... 293
Weight.............................. 285
Traction.............................. 239
Trailer Towing.......................... 281
Cooling System Tips.................... 293
Hitches............................. 284
Minimum Requirements................. 287
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 286
Wiring.............................. 291
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 285
Trailer Weight.......................... 285
Transaxle............................. 232
Automatic....................12,227,232,339
Autostick............................ 236
Manual........................12,227,229
Operation........................... 232Overdrive........................... 235
Selection of Lubricant................... 339
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 165
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 134
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 22
Transporting Pets........................ 65
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 262
Trip Odometer.......................... 167
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 165
Turn Signals...................... 117,161,354
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 76
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 158
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 378
Universal Transmitter..................... 134
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockSENTRY KEY Replacement Keys
Customer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemSecurity System Manual OverrideREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and
LiftgateUsing The Panic AlarmTo Turn Off Flash Lights With LockProgramming Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationBattery ReplacementDOORLOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If EquippedPOWER
WINDOWS- IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Auto DownWindow Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsSeat Belt Pretensioners
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belt ExtenderSeat Belts And Pregnant WomenDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THEFEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror-Drivers
SideOutside Mirror-Passengers SidePower Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedVanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding FeatureHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone
ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedManual Lumbar- If EquippedDrivers Seat Back ReclineAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If Equipped
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Folding Rear SeatReclining Rear Seat - If Equipped TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Map/Reading LightsMulti-FunctionControl LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped
Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If Equipped Turn Signals Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Passing LightOff-Road lights - If equippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WashersMist FeatureWindshield Wiper OperationIntermittent Wiper SystemAdding
Washer FluidTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate For PassingANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
- IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/ESP Anti-Lock Brake System - (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)ESP (Electronic Stability Program)GARAGE DOOR OPENER
- IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening the SunroofClosing the SunroofPinch
Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCONSOLE FEATURES CARGO AREA
FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self Recharging Flashlight - If EquippedCargo Cover - If EquippedRemovable Load FloorCargo Tie-Down LoopsFold Down Speakers - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window DefrosterROOF
LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF
EQUIPPED Engine Oil Change Indicator SystemEVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)RADIO GENERAL
INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock SettingProcedureSALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND
HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD ModeOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeOperatingInstructions - Hands Free Phone - If EquippedOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If EquippedSALES CODE
RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT
Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Operating Instructions
- Satellite Radio (If Equipped)REC Setting the ClockAudio Clock DisplaySATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoring
and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)PTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityREMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate ControlsAir ConditioningAir Filtration System - If EquippedOperating Tips STARTINGAND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual TransaxleAutomatic TransaxleNormal Starting
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingMANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Recommended Shift SpeedsDownshiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic
Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemGear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT)AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick Operation Autostick General InformationFOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) -If EquippedPOWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number
(TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And
BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationSNOW TIRES FUEL REQUIREMENTS GASOLINE ENGINES
Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUELFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
TRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and TongueWeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle
Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare
Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT - GASOLINE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belt
- Check ConditionSpark PlugsCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemFuel FilterAir Cleaner Element (Filter)Maintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering - Fluid CheckFront Suspension Ball JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper
BladesWindshield Washer ReservoirExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses And Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel System ConnectionsBrake SystemAutomaticTransaxle (CVT)Manual TransaxleRear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models OnlyPower Transfer Unit (PTU)
- AWD/4WD Models OnlyAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Fog Lights Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights -
ReplacementLicense LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightOff-Road LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY
INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX