brake JEEP COMPASS 2008 1.G Workshop Manual

Points to Remember.................332,333
Pressure Cap......................... 332
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 330
Corrosion Protection..................... 341
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 322
Cruise Light........................... 165
Cup Holder............................ 147
Customer Assistance..................... 372
Data Recorder, Event...................... 55
Dealer Service.......................... 316
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield................67,216,217
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 122
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 313
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 117
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 333
Engine Oil........................... 320Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 231
Drive Belts............................ 320
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 105
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 238
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 239
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 127
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 127
Brake Assist System.................... 128
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 129
Electronic Stability Program............... 130
Traction Control System................. 127
INDEX 385
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Flooded Engine Starting................... 228
Fluid, Brake........................... 362
Fluid Capacities......................... 360
Fluid Leaks............................. 67
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 339
Fluids................................ 361
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 361
Fog Lights....................... 116,169,353
Fold Down Speakers..................... 152
Folding Rear Seat........................ 109
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 109
Four Wheel Drive....................... 238
Systems............................. 238
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 238
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 305
Fuel..............................275,361
Adding............................. 279
Additives............................ 277Capacity............................ 360
Clean Air............................ 276
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 279
Filter............................... 323
Gasoline............................ 275
Gauge.............................. 160
Hoses.............................. 335
Light............................... 161
Octane Rating........................ 275
Requirements......................... 275
System Hoses......................... 335
Tank Capacity........................ 360
Fuel System Caution..................... 280
Fueling............................... 279
Fuses................................ 347
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............279,280,314
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 276
INDEX 387
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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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Maintenance, General..................... 317
Maintenance Procedures................... 317
Maintenance Schedule.................... 365
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 168,314
Manual, Service......................... 376
Manual Transaxle..................227,229,339
Downshifting......................... 231
Fluid Level Check...................340,341
Frequency of Fluid Change............340,341
Lubricant Selection...............339,340,341
Map/Reading Lights..................... 113
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 337
Mirrors................................ 73
Electric Powered....................... 74
Outside.............................. 73
Rearview............................. 73
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 266Mopar Parts.........................316,375
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 114
Navigation Radio........................ 204
Navigation System....................... 204
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 275
Odometer............................. 167
Trip .............................165,167
Oil Change Indicator..................... 172
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 172
Oil, Engine.........................317,360
Capacity............................ 360
Change Interval....................... 318
Checking............................ 317
Disposal............................ 320
Filter............................... 320
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Identification Logo..................... 319
Materials Added to..................... 319
Recommendation...................318,360
Synthetic............................ 319
Viscosity............................ 319
Oil Pressure Light....................... 161
Onboard Diagnostic System..............313,314
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 134
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 221
Overdrive............................. 235
Overheating, Engine...................... 296
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........5,376
Paint Care............................. 341
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 241
Passing Light........................... 118
Personal Settings........................ 175Pets.................................. 65
Phone, Cellular.......................... 76
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 252
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 347
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors.............................. 74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 144
Steering..........................246,326
Steering, Checking..................... 326
Sunroof............................. 141
Transfer Unit......................... 341
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 362
Power Transfer Unit...................... 341
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 46
Preparation for Jacking.................... 299
392 INDEX

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