JEEP COMPASS 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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

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
480 INDEX

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

Replacement Parts....................... 401
Replacement Tires ....................... 336
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 464
Restraint, Head ......................... 140
Restraints, Child ....................... 74,81
Restraints, Infant ......................... 75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 178
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Rotation, Tires .......................... 338
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 87
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 464
Safety Information, Tire ................... 318
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 84
Satellite Radio Antenna .................234,259
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 442 Seat Belt Maintenance
.................... 429
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 57
Seat Belts ............................ 37,85
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 46
And Pregnant Women .................. 59
Child Restraint ....................... 74
Extender ........................... 59
Front Seat .......................... 40
Inspection .......................... 85
Pretensioners ........................ 53
Rear Seat ........................... 40
Seats ................................. 132
Adjustment ......................... 135
Heated ............................ 134
Lumbar Support ..................... 137
Rear Folding ........................ 143
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................. 143
Seatback Release ..................... 138
482 INDEX

Tilting............................ 138
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 404
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 461
Service Contract ......................... 463
Service Manuals ........................ 465
Setting the Clock .................. 220,238,248
Settings, Personal ........................ 213
Shift Lever Override ...................... 390
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 293
Shoulder Belts ........................... 40
Side Airbag ............................. 68
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 283
Signals, Turn ...................... 87,193,436
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 337
Snow Tires ............................ 337 Spare Tire
....................... 332,333,377
Specifications Oil ............................... 404
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........155,198
Speedometer ........................... 193
Starting ............................... 289
Automatic Transmission ................ 289
Engine Fails to Start .................. 291
Manual Transmission .................. 289
Remote ............................ 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 289
Steering Power .......................... 301,302
Tilt Column ........................ 154
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 269
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 269
Storage ............................ 174,434
Storage Bin ............................ 174
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INDEX 483

Storage, Vehicle......................... 282
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 389
Sun Roof .............................. 165
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 97
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 405
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 195
Taillights .............................. 436
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 276
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......198,375
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 79
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 180
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 154
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 324
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 322Tire Markings
.......................... 318
Tire Safety Information .................... 318
Tires ............................ 87,328,467
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 335
Air Pressure ........................ 328
Chains ............................ 337
Changing .......................... 376
Compact Spare ...................... 332
General Information .................. 328
High Speed ......................... 330
Inflation Pressures .................... 329
Jacking ............................ 376
Life of Tires ........................ 335
Load Capacity .................... 324,325
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 339
Pressure Warning Light ................ 199
Quality Grading ..................... 467
Radial ............................ 331
Replacement ........................ 336
484 INDEX

Rotation........................... 338
Safety .......................... 318,328
Sizes ............................. 320
Snow Tires ......................... 337
Spare Tire .......................... 377
Spinning ........................... 334
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 335
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 362
Towing ............................... 358
24-Hour Towing Assistance .............. 111
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 391
Guide ............................. 362
Recreational ........................ 370
Weight ............................ 362
Towing Assistance ....................... 111
Trailer Towing .......................... 358
Cooling System Tips .................. 369
Hitches ............................ 361
Minimum Requirements ................ 363 Trailer and Tongue Weight
.............. 362
Wiring ............................ 367
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 362
Trailer Weight .......................... 362
Transaxle ............................. 294
Automatic .................. 12,289,294,422
Autostick .......................... 298
Manual ......................... 289,292
Operation .......................... 294
Overdrive .......................... 298
Selection of Lubricant ................. 422
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 158
Transporting Pets ........................ 83
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 335
Trip Computer .......................... 205
Trip Odometer .......................... 201
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 199
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INDEX 485

Turn Signals...................... 149,193,436
UCI Connector ......................... 262
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 97
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 190
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 467
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 262
Universal Transmitter ..................... 158
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 349
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 96
Variance, Compass ....................... 216
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 356
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ................... 325,355,357
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ....................... 282,434
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 127Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)
............. 192
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 7
Warranty Information ..................... 464
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 410
Washers, Windshield ..................... 153
Washing Vehicle ......................... 425
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 426
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 426
Wind Buffeting ......................... 167
Window Fogging ........................ 283
Windows .............................. 33
Power ............................. 33
Windshield Defroster .............86,273,274,280
Windshield Washers ................... 151,153
Windshield Wipers .................... 151,410
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 153
486 INDEX

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and
the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Copyright © 2010 Chrysler Group LLC
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and
the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Copyright © 2010 Chrysler Group LLC
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.
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.

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