instrument cluster JEEP COMPASS 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Depending on operating conditions, the message may
appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
the next 500 miles (805 km).
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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter... 160
Hood Release .......................... 146
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 76
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 211
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 94
Instrument Cluster ....................... 196
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 194
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 436
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 437
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 438
Interior Appearance Care .................. 435
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 154
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 383
Jack Operation ....................... 382,384
Jacking Instructions ...................... 384
Jump Starting .......................... 392
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 61
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 444
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
Latches ................................ 88
Hood ............................. 146
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 357
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 88
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INDEX 483

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
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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