Cvt JEEP COMPASS 2011 1.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting
or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift
down to second or first gear when descending a steep
grade.
When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade,
downshift early so that the engine will not be
overburdened.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The Continuously Variable Automatic Transmis-
sion (CVT) changes ratios in a continuous manner. This
may sometimes “feel” as if it is slipping, but this is
normal and does not harm anything.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down
while shifting out of PARK.
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DRIVE
This range is used for most city and highway driving.
AUTOSTICK— IF EQUIPPED
AutoStickis a driver-interactive transmission that offers
six manual ratio changes to provide you with more
control. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine brak-
ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and
improve overall vehicle performance. This system can
also provide you with more control during passing, city
driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations. Automatic
ratio changes upward will only occur to protect the
Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT)
and/or the engine from overspeed. Changes down will
only happen at minimum engine speed to prevent stall-
ing.
Operation
NOTE: AutoStick is not available until the CVT warms
up in cold weather.
AutoStick operation is activated in the DRIVE position
by moving the shift lever side-to-side. Moving the shift
lever to the (+) side will activate AutoStick and shift up
to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already
operating in or near Overdrive, in which case sixth gear
ratio will be selected. In like manner, moving the shift
lever to (-) will activate AutoStick and shift to the next
lower manual ratio. After AutoStick is activated, the
manual ratio selected is displayed in the transmission
ratio display and tipping the shift lever to the (+) or (-)
direction will cause an upshift or downshift by one ratio.
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▫Exhaust System ..................... 411
▫ Cooling System ..................... 413
▫ Brake System ....................... 419
▫ Automatic Transmission
(CVT) – If Equipped .................. 422
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 423
▫ Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD
Models Only ....................... 423
▫ Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD
Models Only ....................... 424
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 424
 Fuses .............................. 430
▫ Integrated Power Module .............. 430
Vehicle Storage ....................... 434
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 434
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 435
▫ Headlamps ........................ 435
▫ Fog Lamps ......................... 435
▫ Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp ....... 436
▫ License Lamps ...................... 436
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ......... 436
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 437
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 438
▫ Engine ............................ 438
▫ Chassis ........................... 439
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans-
mission fluid which has been formulated with special
metal to metal friction coefficient additives to provide the
proper steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid will cause belt slip and
result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Special Additives
Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes)
to Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
(CVTF+4). CVTF+4is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked only by a trained technician.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If
Equipped MOPAR
CVTF+4 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent
non-synthetic product.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPARGear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent
non-synthetic product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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