JEEP COMPASS 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .107
â–« Inside Day/Night Mirror ................107
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .108
▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side ............109
▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger Side ..........109
â–« Folding Outside Mirrors ................109
â–« Power Mirrors .......................110
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............111
▫ Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ............111
â–« Sun Visor Sliding Feature ................111 
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED .........112
â–« Operation ...........................114
â–« Phone Call Features ....................121
â–« Uconnectâ„¢ Phone Features ..............124
â–« Advanced Phone Connectivity ............129
â–« Things You Should Know About
Your Uconnectâ„¢ Phone .................131
â–« General Information ...................142
 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED .......142
â–« Voice Command System Operation .........1423

â–«Commands ......................... .144
â–« Voice Training ....................... .147
 SEATS ............................. .148
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............148
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............150
â–« Manual Front Seat Adjustment ............151
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped .......................... .152
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........152
▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ................153
â–« Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ............154
â–« Head Restraints ..................... .154
â–« Folding Rear Seat .....................158 â–«
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped .........159
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........160
 LIGHTS ............................ .162
â–« Multifunction Lever ...................162
â–« Headlights And Parking Lights ...........163
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....163
â–« Lights-On Reminder ...................163
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............164
â–« Turn Signals ........................ .164
â–« High/Low Beam Switch ................165
â–« Flash-To-Pass ....................... .165
â–« Instrument Panel Dimming ...............166
â–« Map/Reading Lights ...................167
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......168
â–« Windshield Wiper Operation .............169
â–« Intermittent Wiper System ...............170
â–« Windshield Washers ...................170
â–« Mist Feature ........................ .171
 TILT STEERING COLUMN ................171
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .172
â–« To Activate ......................... .173
â–« To Set A Desired Speed .................174
â–« To Deactivate ....................... .174
â–« To Resume Speed .....................174
â–« To Vary The Speed Setting ...............174 â–«
To Accelerate For Passing ................175
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .176
â–« Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .177
â–« Programming A Rolling Code .............178
â–« Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........180
â–« Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......181
â–« Using HomeLink .....................183
â–« Security ........................... .183
â–« Troubleshooting Tips ...................183
â–« General Information ....................184
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........185
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............186
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........186
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▫Closing Sunroof — Express ...............186
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........186
â–« Pinch Protect Feature ...................186
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............187
â–« Sunshade Operation ....................187
â–« Wind Buffeting ...................... .187
â–« Sunroof Maintenance ...................187
â–« Ignition Off Operation ..................188
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........188
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........191
 CUPHOLDERS ........................ .193
 STORAGE ........................... .194
â–« Glove Compartment And Storage Bin .......194â–«
Door Storage ........................ .195
 CONSOLE FEATURES ...................196
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................197
â–« Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight .......................... .197
â–« Cargo Cover ....................... .198
â–« Removable Load Floor .................200
â–« Cargo Tie-Down Loops .................200
▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ........202
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............202
â–« Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............202
â–« Rear Window Defroster .................203
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .204
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set
in the day position (toward the windshield).
Inside Day/Night Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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