center console JEEP COMPASS 2012 1.G User Guide

Sound Horn With Lock
• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:
• Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Flashing Lights With Lock
• The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked,
feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:
• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still
holding the UNLOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
• HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate
devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home
security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.
• The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the overhead console or
sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink® channels.
• The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
• Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you
begin programming.
• For more efficient programming and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed
in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to
the HomeLink® system.
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POWER INVERTER
• A 115 Volt, 150 Watt AC power
inverter is located on the front of
the center console.
• This outlet can power cellular
phones, electronics and other low
power devices requiring power up
to 150 Watts.
NOTE:The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If
the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will
automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from
the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset
manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in
again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical
devices prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do
not insert any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet
hands. Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it
may cause an electric shock and failure.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is
raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that
might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously
injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and
generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep
open flames or sparksaway from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a
ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post(-)of the discharged
battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the
PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move
the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, locate and remove the removable plug
in the right side of the shift lever housing.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab
through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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