mirror JEEP COMPASS 2011 1.G User Guide

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
•If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.5
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solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and, therefore,
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR
Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may
scratch the elements. When cleaning the rearview mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
3 10 Amp
Red Rear Center Brake
Light Switch
4 10 Amp
Red Ignition Switch/
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
5 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow
6 10 Amp
Red Power Mirror/
Steering Control Sat-
ellite Radio/Hands-
Free Phone
7 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
8 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
9 40 Amp Green Power SeatsCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
10 20 Amp
Yellow Power Locks/Interior
Lighting
11 15 Amp
Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp
Yellow 115V AC Inverter
13 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp
Red Instrument Cluster
15 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan
16 15 Amp
Lt Blue Dome Lamp/
Sunroof/Rear Wiper
Motor
17 10 Amp
Red Wireless Control
Module
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
18 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown Relay
19 20 Amp
Yellow Radio Amplifiers
20 15 Amp
Lt Blue Radio
21 10 Amp
Red Intrusion Module/
Siren – If Equipped
22 10 Amp
Red Heating, AC/
Compass
23 15 Amp
Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay
24 15 Amp
Lt Blue Power Sunroof
25 10 Amp
Red Heated Mirror – If
EquippedCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
26 15 Amp
Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay
27 10 Amp
Red Airbag Control Mod-
ule
28 10 Amp
Red Airbag Control
Module/Occupant
Classification Module
29 Hot Car (No Fuse Re-
quired)
30 20 Amp
Yellow Heated Seat – If
Equipped
31 10 Amp
Red Headlamp Washer –
If Equipped
32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown Relay
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 306
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 415
Adding Fuel ........................... 353
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 410
Additives, Fuel ......................... 351
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 406
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 408
Air Conditioning ........................ 271
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 271
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............408,409
Air Conditioning System .............271,276,408
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 284
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 329
Airbag .............................. 60,69
Airbag Deployment ....................... 70
Airbag Light ................... 67,68,73,85,193
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 72
Airbag, Side ...................... 63,66,68,69Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........64,66,69
Alarm Light ........................... 197
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................234,259
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 306
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 194
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........414,437,438
Capacities .......................... 437
Disposal ........................... 417
Appearance Care ........................ 424
Assistance Towing ....................... 111
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 276
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,289,294,375,422
Fluid Level Check .................... 422
Interlock System ..................... 295
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Cooling System......................... 413
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 415
Coolant Level .................... 414,417
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 417
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 414
Inspection .......................... 417
Points to Remember ................ 416,418
Pressure Cap ........................ 416
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 414
Corrosion Protection ..................... 424
Cruise Light ........................... 198
Cupholders ............................ 176
Customer Assistance ..................... 461
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 73
Dealer Service .......................... 401
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 183
Defroster, Windshield .............86,273,274,280
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 153 Diagnostic System, Onboard
................ 399
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 149
Dipsticks Power Steering ...................... 302
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 417
Engine Oil ......................... 405
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 158
Downshifting .......................... 293
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 138
Driving ............................... 300
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 95
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 168
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 308
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 309
Brake Assist System ................... 309
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INDEX 473

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............353,355,399
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 437
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 349
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 349
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 198
Fuel .............................. 192
Odometer .......................... 201
Tachometer ......................... 195
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 390
Gearshift .............................. 296
General Information ................. 17,127,348
General Maintenance ..................... 402
Glass Cleaning .......................... 428
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............356,358Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 97
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 374
Head Restraints ......................... 140
Headlights ............................ 435
Cleaning ........................... 428
High Beam ......................... 149
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 149
Passing ............................ 149
Replacing .......................... 435
Switch ............................ 147
Heated Mirrors .......................... 96
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 271
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 291
Hill Descent Control ................... 205,311
Hill Start Assist ......................... 312
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 361
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 158
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Hood Release.......................... 145
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 75
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 207
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 93
Instrument Cluster ....................... 192
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 190
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 429
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 429
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 430
Interior Appearance Care .................. 427
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 153
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 376
Jack Operation ....................... 376,378
Jacking Instructions ...................... 378
Jump Starting .......................... 384
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 19
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 60
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 436
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 40
Latches ................................ 87
Hood ............................. 145
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 349
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 87
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INDEX 477

Loading Vehicle...................... 355,357
Capacities .......................... 357
Tires .............................. 324
Locks Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 29
Lubrication, Body ....................... 409
Lumbar Support ........................ 137
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 407
Maintenance Procedures ................... 402
Maintenance Schedule .................... 442
Maintenance, General ..................... 402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 203,400
Manual Transaxle .................. 289,292,423
Downshifting ....................... 293
Fluid Level Check ................. 423,424
Frequency of Fluid Change ...........423,424Lubricant Selection
................. 423,424
Manual, Service ......................... 465
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 150
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 419
Methanol ............................. 350
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 205
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 95
Heated ............................. 96
Outside ............................ 94
Rearview ........................... 93
Vanity ............................. 96
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 339
Mopar Parts ......................... 401,464
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 350
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 147
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INDEX 479

PowerDoor Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 168
Steering ........................ 301,302
Sunroof ........................... 165
Transfer Unit ....................... 424
Windows ........................... 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 439
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 424
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 377
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 213
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 331
Radio Operation ........................ 271
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 423 Rear Drive Assembly
..................... 423
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 143
Rear Window Defroster ................... 183
Rear Window Features .................... 182
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 182
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73
Recreational Towing ...................... 370
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 349
Refrigerant ............................ 409
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 19
Security Alarm ....................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 269
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 434
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
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INDEX 481