JEEP COMPASS 2009 1.G Owners Manual

3. Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling
straight back.4. Twist the bulb to the left.
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5. Pull bulb outward from assembly.
NOTE:These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch
the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers
could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb
life.Fog Lights
1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout.
2. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull bulb off of connector.
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Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights
— Replacement
1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the
lamp from the aperture panel.
3. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
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4. Remove bulb from socket and replace.License Lights
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
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2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight
Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for
replacement.
Off-Road Light
1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the
housing.2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the
housing and rotate it into the position shown.
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3. Disconnect the bulb from the lamp harness to replace
the bulb.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAREngine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAROil Filter (P/N 04884900AB) or equivalent
Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transaxle (CVT) MOPARCVTF + 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transaxle MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPARGear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-
synthetic product.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPARGear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-
synthetic product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid +4 or ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
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