check engine JEEP COMPASS 2011 1.G Owner's Manual
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Once A Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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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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Cargo CompartmentLight ............................. 177
Cargo Light ............................ 177
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 180
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 180
Cellular Phone ........................ 97,271
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 436
Chains, Tire ............................ 337
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 376
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 320
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 400
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 83
Checks, Safety ........................... 83
Child Restraint .......................... 74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 79
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 77
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Child Seat .............................. 81 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 349
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 426
Climate Control ......................... 271
Clock ........................... 220,238,248
Clutch ............................... 419
Clutch Fluid ........................... 419
Coin Holder ........................... 176
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 270
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 332
Compass .............................. 205
Compass Calibration ..................... 216
Compass Variance ....................... 216
Connector UCI .............................. 262
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 262
Console .............................. 176
Contract, Service ........................ 463
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 437,438
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Electronic Roll Mitigation............... 310
Traction Control System ................ 309
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 314
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 207
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 376
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Towing ............................ 391
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 400
Engine ............................ 397,398
Block Heater ........................ 291
Break-In Recommendations .............. 83
Checking Oil Level ................... 403
Cooling ........................... 413
Exhaust Gas Caution ................84,353
Fuel Requirements .................... 349
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Oil ......................... 403,437,438Oil Change Interval
................... 404
Oil Filler Cap .................. 397,398,405
Oil Filter ........................... 438
Oil Selection ........................ 404
Oil Synthetic ........................ 405
Overheating ........................ 374
Temperature Gauge ................... 198
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Ethanol ............................... 350
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,84,353
Exhaust System ....................... 84,411
Exterior Lights .......................... 87
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 406
Air Conditioning ..................... 283
Engine Oil ....................... 406,438
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Flashers.............................. 374
Hazard Warning ..................... 374
Turn Signal .................... 87,193,436
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 291
Fluid Capacities ......................... 437
Fluid Leaks ............................. 87
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................. 422
Power Steering ...................... 302
Fluid, Brake ........................... 439
Fluids ................................ 438
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 438
Fog Lights ....................... 148,204,435
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 143
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 143
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 300
Systems ........................... 300
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 389 Fuel
.............................. 349,438
Adding ........................... 353
Additives .......................... 351
Capacity ........................... 437
Clean Air .......................... 349
Ethanol ........................... 350
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 353
Gasoline ........................... 349
Gauge ............................ 192
Light ............................. 193
Materials Added ..................... 351
Methanol .......................... 350
Octane Rating ....................... 349
Requirements ....................... 349
Tank Capacity ....................... 437
Fuel System Caution ..................... 354
Fueling ............................... 353
Fuses ................................ 430
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Life of Tires............................ 335
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 182
Light Bulbs .......................... 87,434
Lights .............................. 87,147
Airbag .................... 67,68,73,85,193
Alarm ............................ 197
Anti-Lock .......................... 194
Back-Up ........................... 436
Brake Assist Warning .................. 317
Brake Warning ...................... 195
Bulb Replacement .................... 435
Cargo ............................. 177
Center Mounted Stop .................. 436
Daytime Running .................... 148
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 147
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 317
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 195
Exterior ............................ 87 Fog .........................
148,204,435
Headlight Switch ..................... 147
Headlights ......................... 147
High Beam Indicator .................. 194
Instrument Cluster ................... 147
License ............................ 436
Lights On Reminder .................. 148
Low Fuel .......................... 193
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 203
Map Reading ....................... 150
Oil Pressure ........................ 193
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 194
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18,197
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 197
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 199
Traction Control ..................... 317
Turn Signal ................. 87,147,149,436
Voltage ............................ 192
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 192
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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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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 83
Occupant Restraints ................... 37,66,70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........63,64,66,69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 349
Odometer ............................. 201
Trip ........................... 199,201
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 210
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 210
Oil, Engine ......................... 403,437
Capacity ........................... 437
Change Interval ..................... 404
Checking .......................... 403
Disposal ........................... 405
Filter ............................. 406
Identification Logo ................... 404
Materials Added to ................... 405
Recommendation .................. 404,437Synthetic
.......................... 405
Viscosity ........................... 405
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 158
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Overdrive ............................. 298
Overheating, Engine ................... 198,374
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,465
Paint Care ............................. 424
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 303
Passing Light ........................... 149
Personal Settings ........................ 213
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 97
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 324
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