tow JEEP COMPASS 2010 1.G Repair Manual

90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. †
❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
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96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transaxle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437

138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or
138 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transaxle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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S442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 297
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 395
Adding Fuel ........................... 339
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 390
Additives, Fuel ......................... 337
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 386
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 388
Air Conditioning ........................ 260
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 260
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 271
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 272
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............388,389
Air Conditioning System .............260,264,388
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 318
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 57,64,70,82,184
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ...................... 59,63,65,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........60,63,66
Alarm Light ........................... 188
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 253
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........394,421,422
Capacities ........................... 421
Disposal ............................ 396
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 297
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 185
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 403
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 89
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 264
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,277,282,360,400
Fluid Level Check ..................... 401
Interlock System ....................... 283
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Electronic Stability Program............... 303
Traction Control System ................. 299
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 303
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 196
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 360
Jump Starting ......................... 366
Towing ............................. 371
Emission Control System Maintenance ......380,426
Engine ............................... 378
Block Heater ......................... 279
Break-In Recommendations ................ 80
Checking Oil Level ..................... 383
Cooling ............................. 393
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,339
Fuel Requirements ..................... 335
Jump Starting ......................... 366
Oil ........................... 383,421,422Oil Change Interval
.................... 384
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 378,385
Oil Filter ............................ 422
Oil Selection .......................... 384
Oil Synthetic ......................... 385
Overheating .......................... 358
Temperature Gauge .................... 189
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............36,81,339,391
Exhaust System ....................... 81,391
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 386
Air Conditioning ...................... 271
Engine Oil ........................ 386,422
Flashers .............................. 358
Hazard Warning ....................... 358
Turn Signal ...................... 83,184,416
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Flat Tire Stowage........................ 365
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 279
Fluid, Brake ........................... 423
Fluid Capacities ......................... 421
Fluid Leaks ............................. 83
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 401
Power Steering ........................ 293
Fluids ................................ 422
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 422
Fog Lights ....................... 142,195,415
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 136
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 136
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 287
Systems ............................. 287
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 287
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 370
Fuel .............................. 335,422
Adding ............................. 339 Additives
............................ 337
Capacity ............................ 421
Clean Air ............................ 335
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 339
Gasoline ............................ 335
Gauge .............................. 183
Light ............................... 184
Octane Rating ........................ 335
Requirements ......................... 335
Tank Capacity ........................ 421
Fuel System Caution ..................... 340
Fueling ............................... 339
Fuses ................................ 408
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............339,341,379
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 335
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 335,421
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 336
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GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 189
Fuel ............................... 183
Odometer ........................... 192
Tachometer .......................... 186
Gearshift .............................. 284
General Information ................. 18,121,334
General Maintenance ..................... 382
Glass Cleaning .......................... 407
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 344
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............342,344
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 358
Head Restraints ......................... 133 Headlights
............................ 413
Cleaning ............................ 407
High Beam .......................... 143
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 143
Passing ............................. 143
Replacing ........................... 413
Switch .............................. 140
Heated Mirrors .......................... 92
Heated Seats ........................... 131
Heater ............................... 260
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 279
Hill Start Assist ......................... 302
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 346
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 152
Hood Release .......................... 138
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
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Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 423
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 403
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 361
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 201
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 320
Radio Operation ........................ 259
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 252
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 402
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 402
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
Rear Window Defroster ................... 175
Rear Window Features .................... 174
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 174 Recreational Towing
...................... 355
Refrigerant ............................ 389
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 19
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 257
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 412
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 381
Replacement Tires ....................... 323
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 450
Restraint, Head ......................... 133
Restraints, Child ....................... 72,78
Restraints, Infant ......................... 73
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 170
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Spinning............................ 321
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 322
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 347
Towing ............................... 344
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 107
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 371
Guide .............................. 347
Recreational .......................... 355
Weight .............................. 347
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction .............................. 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 344
Cooling System Tips .................... 354
Hitches ............................. 346
Minimum Requirements ................. 348
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 347
Wiring .............................. 352
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 347
Trailer Weight .......................... 347 Transaxle
............................. 282
Automatic .................... 12,277,282,400
Autostick ............................ 285
Manual ........................ 14,277,280
Operation ........................... 282
Overdrive ........................... 285
Selection of Lubricant ................... 400
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 152
Transporting Pets ........................ 80
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 322
Trip Odometer .......................... 192
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 190
Turn Signals ...................... 142,184,416
UCI Connector ......................... 247
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 93
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 181
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