steering wheel JEEP COMPASS 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
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•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. Always block orchockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
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6. If the vehicle is equipped with a Sentry KeyImmo-
bilizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for
three seconds before moving the ignition switch to the
START position.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol or ESP, 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 thefront wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and 1st gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin-
ning 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.
340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

All Transaxles
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not
in the LOCK position.
•Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug
in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you
to insert your finger to override the system. The ignition
key must be in the ON position to use the override lever.
342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Headlights........................... 121
High Beam Indicator.................... 165
Instrument Cluster..................... 121
License............................. 382
Lights On Reminder.................... 122
Low Fuel............................ 164
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 172
Map Reading......................... 126
Off-Road............................ 125
Oil Pressure.......................... 164
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 165
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............20,168
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 168
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 169
Traction Control....................... 275
Turn Signal.....................121,123,381
Voltage............................. 163
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 163Loading Vehicle......................314,315
Capacities........................... 315
Tires ............................... 284
Locks
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 355
Lumbar Support........................ 114
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 353
Maintenance, General..................... 349
Maintenance Procedures................... 349
Maintenance Schedule.................... 390
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................172,347
Manual, Service......................... 413
426 INDEX

Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........131,169
Speedometer........................... 164
Starting............................... 251
Automatic Transmission................. 251
Engine Fails to Start.................... 253
Manual Transmission................... 251
Starting Procedures...................... 251
Steering
Power...........................265,266
Tilt Column.......................... 130
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 235
Storage............................147,377
Storage Bin............................ 147
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 340
Sun Roof.............................. 140
Sun Visor Extension....................... 79
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 351
Tachometer............................ 165
Taillights.............................. 381
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......168,331
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 130
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 284
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 283
Tire Markings.......................... 279
Tire Safety Information.................... 279
Tires ............................70,288,414
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 294
Air Pressure.......................... 288
Chains.............................. 297
Changing............................ 332
INDEX 431
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