engine JEEP COMPASS 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

2.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant
2.0L, 2.4LMOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent.7.2 Quarts
(6.8 Liters) Includes
heater and coolant
recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with
Filter 2.0L, 2.4LAPI Certified SAE 5W-20 engine
oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade.4.5 Quarts
(4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.0L,
2.4L87 Octane 13.6 Gallons
(51.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter
2.0L, 2.4LMOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent.—
Spark Plugs 2.0L,
2.4LZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.11 mm])—
Automatic
Transmission (CVT)MOPAR® CVTF + 4®
Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid.—
Manual
TransmissionMOPAR® 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)MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or
equivalent non-synthetic
product.—
Brake Master
CylinderMOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703
should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available, then DOT
4 is acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids or
equivalent.—
Power Steering
ReservoirMOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4 or MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product.—
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000
169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ir-
regular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X XXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X XXXXX
InspecttheCVjoints. XXXX
Inspectexhaustsystem. XXXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and
boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes.XXX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using
your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, po-
lice, delivery service (commercial service), off
road, desert operation or more than 50% of
your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).XX
Replace the spark plugs. X X X
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000
169,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid & fil-
ter if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.X
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months or 104,000 miles (169,000 km)
whichever comes first.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine
compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains
cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-Fuse Description
1 Empty Empty
2 15 Amp Lt
BlueAWD/4WD ECU Feed
3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed/OCM
5 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow
6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free Phone
7 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense1
8 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense2
9 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
10 20 Amp
YellowCCN Power Locks/Interior
Lighting
11 15 Amp Lt
BluePower Outlet
12 20 Amp
YellowIgn Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp
YellowPwr Run/Acc Outlet RR/Dome
Lamp/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf)
equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties
that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers,
dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle,you may
obtain one free printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or
Radio Manuals on your DVD by calling 1–877–426–5337 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed
copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may
be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card,
American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer
mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Airbag .................10
Alarm,Panic ..............8
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ..................9
AudioSettings ........26,27,28,
30,31,32,36
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ..................22
Automatic Transmission
FluidType..............83
Overheating ............68
AxleFluid ...............83
Belts, Seat................9
BrakeFluid ..............83
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle .................17
Bulb Replacement.........90
Calibration, Compass........53
Change Oil Indicator........67
Changing A Flat Tire........68
ChildRestraint .............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . 11
Clock Setting.......26,28,31,33
Compass Calibration........53
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity.........83
Cruise Control (Speed Control)..20
CruiseLight ..............20
Customer Assistance........91
Defects, Reporting.........92
Dimmer Control............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.....18
Disarming, Theft System . . . . . . 9
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................20
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ...........52,53
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System . 24
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking...............68
Jump Starting...........74
Overheating ............67Engine
Break-In Recommendations . . . 17
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Jump Starting...........74
OilSelection ............83
Overheating ............67
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . 79
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Flash-To-Pass .............18
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Fluids ..................83
FogLights ...............18
Folding Front Passenger Seat . . 14
FoldingRearSeat ..........14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . 78
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel
Specifications . . . . . . .....83
Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) . . ...........54
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 18
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HeatedMirrors ..........21,22
HeatedSeats .............16
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . 6
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................6,63
Intermittent Wipers
(DelayWipers) ............19
Introduction . . . . . . . . ......2
Inverter Outlet (115V) . . . . . . . . 57
Inverter,Power ............57
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control . . . . . . 46
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 52
INDEX
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Jack Location............68
Jack Operation..........68,69
Jacking Instructions . . . .....69
Jump Starting............74
KeyFob .................8
Key Fob Programmable
Features ................53
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) ..............11
Lights
Headlights..............18
Park ..................18
Turn Signal.............18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............6
Maintenance Record . . ......86
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 84
Media Center Radio.....26,28,30
Mirrors
Heated ..............21,22
MOPAR®Accessories ........93
Navigation...............39
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . 17
Oil Change Indicator........67
Oil, Engine
Capacity...............83
Outlet
Power ................58
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . 67
PanicAlarm ...............8
Phone (Pairing)...........47
Phone (Uconnect)..........47
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ..............89
Power
Glass Sunroof...........22
Inverter ...............57
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................58Seats .................13
Steering ...............83
Preparation for Jacking......69
Programmable Electronic
Features ................53
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 19
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . 62
Remote Starting System ......8
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 90
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . 92
Restraints,Child ............11
RollOverWarning ..........3
SeatBelts ................9
Seats ..................13
Adjustment . . . . .........13
Folding Front Passenger . . . . 14
Heated ................16
Power .................13
RearFolding ............14
Seek Button . . ......27,29,31,32
Setting the Clock . . . . . 26,28,31,33
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . 76
Short Message Service (SMS) . . . 51
Signals,Turn ..............18
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 45
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Speed Control
Accel/Decel ............20
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Resume ...............20
Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................20
Starting
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Steering
TiltColumn .............15
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls ................46
Store Radio Presets . . . . . 27,29,31
SunRoof ................22
Supplemental Restraint
System-Airbag ...........10
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Temperature Gauge,
Engine Coolant............67
TextMessaging ............51
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . 9
TheftSystemArming.........9
TheftSystemDisarming .......9
TiltSteeringColumn .........15
Tires
AirPressure ............89
Changing..............68
Jacking...............68
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . 63
Spare Tire..............68
Towing .................61
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . 63
DisabledVehicle..........77
Recreational............62
Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . 61TrailerWeight .............61
Transmission
Fluid .................83
Turn Signals . . ............18
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . 47
Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . 50
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . 3
Washer
Rear ..................19
Washers, Windshield . . ......19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . 90
WindBuffeting ............23
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . 19
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wiper,Rear ..............19
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 11
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 16
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 26, 28, 30, 33
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 27, 30, 32, 36
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 26, 28, 31, 33
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 39
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™
Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 47
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)?
pg. 54
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Compass? pg. 61
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 63
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 68
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 74
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 87
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 83
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 84
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 89
FAQ (How To?)
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