JEEP COMPASS 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 118
Rear Window Defroster................... 155
Rear Window Features.................... 154
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 154
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 327
Refrigerant............................ 355
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 235
Replacement Bulbs....................... 377
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 348
Replacement Tires....................... 295
Reporting Safety Defects................... 412Restraints, Child.......................60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 152
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Rotation, Tires.......................... 297
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 412
Safety Information, Tire................... 279
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................... 229
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 231
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 390
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 373
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 36
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 42
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint......................... 60
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 37
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Rear Seat............................. 37
Seats................................. 112
Adjustment.......................... 112
Cleaning............................ 371
Head Restraints....................... 115
Heated.............................. 116
Lumbar Support....................... 114
Rear Folding......................... 118
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 118
Seatback Release....................... 114
Tilting.............................. 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 19
Selection of Oil......................... 350Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................16,20
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 413
Setting the Clock.............185,188,202,205,214
Settings, Personal........................ 179
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 255
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 245
Signals, Turn........................164,381
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 262
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 297
Snow Tires............................ 297
Spare Tire..........................292,333
Specifications
Oil ................................ 350
430 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
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Compact Spare........................ 292
Flat Changing........................ 337
General Information.................... 288
High Speed.......................... 291
Inflation Pressures..................... 289
Jacking............................. 332
Life of Tires.......................... 294
Load Capacity........................ 284
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 298
Pressure Warning Light.................. 169
Quality Grading....................... 414
Radial.............................. 291
Replacement......................... 295
Rotation............................. 297
Safety...........................279,288
Sizes............................... 281
Snow Tires........................... 297
Spare Tire........................... 333
Spinning............................ 293Tread Wear Indicators................... 294
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 320
Towing............................... 316
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 94
Disabled Vehicle....................... 341
Guide.............................. 319
Recreational.......................... 327
Weight.............................. 319
Towing Assistance........................ 94
Trailer Towing.......................... 316
Cooling System Tips.................... 326
Hitches............................. 318
Minimum Requirements................. 321
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 320
Wiring.............................. 324
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 319
Trailer Weight.......................... 319
Transaxle............................. 256
Automatic....................12,251,256,366
432 INDEX

Autostick............................ 260
Manual........................14,251,254
Operation........................... 256
Overdrive........................... 259
Selection of Lubricant................... 366
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 134
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 294
Trip Odometer.......................... 171
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 169
Turn Signals......................123,164,381
UCI Connector......................... 224
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 79
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 161Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 414
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 224
Universal Transmitter..................... 134
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 307
Vanity Mirrors........................... 79
Variance, Compass....................... 182
Vehicle Certification Label................. 314
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading...................284,314,315
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 377
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 19
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 107
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 163
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
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Warranty Information..................... 412
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 356
Washers, Windshield..................... 128
Washing Vehicle......................... 369
Water
Driving Through...................... 263
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 370
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 370
Wind Buffeting......................... 143Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............49,55
Window Fogging........................ 244
Windows.............................. 32
Power............................... 32
Windshield Washers...................127,128
Windshield Wipers....................127,355
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 128
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 371
434 INDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.