warning JEEP COMPASS 2012 1.G Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 314
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 423
Adding Fuel ........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 418
Additives, Fuel ......................... 359
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 412
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 414
Air Conditioning ........................ 276
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 276
Air Conditioning Filter .................287,415
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............414,415
Air Conditioning System .............276,280,414
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 288
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 337
Airbag .............................. 61,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ................... 68,69,74,86,197
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Side ...................... 64,67,69,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........65,67,70
Alarm Light ........................... 201
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................239,263
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 314
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 198
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........422,445,446
Capacities .......................... 445
Disposal ........................... 425
Appearance Care ........................ 432
Assistance Towing ....................... 112
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ................... 32,33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................. 12,294,381
Overheating ........................ 381
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Automatic Transmission................299,429
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 430
Fluid Level Check .................... 430
Fluid Type ......................... 429
Gear Ranges ........................ 301
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 306
B-Pillar Location ........................ 332
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 86
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 317
Brake Fluid ............................ 447
Brake System ........................ 313,426
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 314,316
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310 Warning Light
....................... 199
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 300
Brakes ............................. 313,426
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ..................... 442,443
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,442
Calibration, Compass ..................... 220
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 445
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 445
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 361
Oil (Engine) ................... 403,404,411
Power Steering ...................... 309
Car Washes ............................ 433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,360
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 183
Cargo Area Features ...................... 182
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INDEX 477

Flashers.............................. 380
Hazard Warning ..................... 380
Turn Signal .................... 88,197,444
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 295
Fluid Capacities ......................... 445
Fluid Leaks ............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 430
Power Steering ...................... 309
Fluid, Brake ........................... 447
Fluids ................................ 446
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 446
Fog Lights ....................... 149,208,443
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 144
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 144
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 307
Systems ........................... 307
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 307
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 396 Fuel
.............................. 357,446
Adding ........................... 361
Additives .......................... 359
Capacity ........................... 445
Clean Air .......................... 357
Ethanol ........................... 358
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 361
Gasoline ........................... 357
Gauge ............................ 196
Light ............................. 197
Materials Added ..................... 359
Methanol .......................... 358
Octane Rating ....................... 357
Requirements ....................... 357
Tank Capacity ....................... 445
Fuel System Caution ..................... 362
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses ................................ 438
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INDEX 481

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 160
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............361,363,405
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 445
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 357
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 357
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 201
Fuel .............................. 196
Odometer .......................... 205
Tachometer ......................... 199
Gear Ranges ........................... 301
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 397
General Information ................. 17,128,356
General Maintenance ..................... 408
Glass Cleaning .......................... 436
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 366
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............364,365Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 98
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 380
Head Restraints ......................... 141
Headlights ............................ 443
Cleaning ........................... 436
High Beam ......................... 150
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 150
Passing ............................ 150
Replacing .......................... 443
Switch ............................ 148
Heated Mirrors .......................... 97
Heated Seats ........................... 135
Heater ............................... 276
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 296
Hill Descent Control ................... 209,319
Hill Start Assist ......................... 320
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 368
482 INDEX

Life of Tires............................ 343
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 187
Light Bulbs .......................... 88,442
Lights .............................. 88,148
Airbag .................... 68,69,74,86,197
Alarm ............................ 201
Anti-Lock .......................... 198
Back-Up ........................... 444
Brake Assist Warning .................. 325
Brake Warning ...................... 199
Bulb Replacement .................... 443
Cargo ............................. 182
Center Mounted Stop .................. 444
Daytime Running .................... 149
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 325
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 199
Exterior ............................ 88 Fog .........................
149,208,443
Headlight Switch ..................... 148
Headlights ......................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................. 198
Instrument Cluster ................... 148
License ............................ 444
Lights On Reminder .................. 149
Low Fuel .......................... 197
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 207
Map Reading ....................... 152
Oil Pressure ........................ 197
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 198
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18,201
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 201
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 203
Traction Control ..................... 325
Turn Signal ................. 88,148,150,444
Voltage ............................ 196
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 196
484 INDEX

Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 442
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 407
Replacement Tires ....................... 344
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 470
Restraint, Head ......................... 141
Restraints, Child ....................... 75,82
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 183
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Rotation, Tires .......................... 346
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 470
Safety Information, Tire ................... 326
Safety Tips ............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 85 Satellite Radio Antenna
.................239,263
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 450
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 437
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 59
Seat Belts ............................ 39,86
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 61
Child Restraint ..................... 75,76
Extender ........................... 60
Front Seat .......................... 43
Inspection .......................... 86
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 43
Seats ................................. 133
Adjustment ......................... 136
Heated ............................ 135
Lumbar Support ..................... 138
Rear Folding ........................ 144
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Pressure Warning Light................ 203
Quality Grading ..................... 473
Radial ............................ 339
Replacement ........................ 344
Rotation ........................... 346
Safety .......................... 326,336
Sizes ............................. 328
Snow Tires ......................... 346
Spare Tire .......................... 383
Spinning ........................... 342
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 370
Towing ............................... 365
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 112
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 399
Guide ............................. 369
Recreational ........................ 377
Weight ............................ 369
Towing Assistance ....................... 112 Trailer Towing
.......................... 365
Cooling System Tips .................. 376
Hitches ............................ 368
Minimum Requirements ................ 371
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 370
Wiring ............................ 374
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 369
Trailer Weight .......................... 369
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 12,294
Autostick .......................... 306
Manual ......................... 293,296
Transmission Automatic ....................... 299,429
Fluid ............................. 429
Manual ........................... 430
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 160
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INDEX 491

Transporting Pets........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 342
Trip Computer .......................... 209
Trip Odometer .......................... 205
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 203
Turn Signals ...................... 150,197,444
UCI Connector ......................... 266
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 98
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 194
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 473
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 266
Universal Transmitter ..................... 160
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 357
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 98
Variance, Compass ....................... 221
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 363 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............ 7
Vehicle Loading ................... 333,363,365
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ....................... 286,442
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 128
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 196
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 7
Warranty Information ..................... 470
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 418
Washers, Windshield ..................... 155
Washing Vehicle ......................... 433
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 434
492 INDEX