steering wheel JEEP COMPASS 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
•Vehicle must be stopped.
• Vehicle must be on a 7% grade or greater hill.
• Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,
vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back-
ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
WARNING!
There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than
8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer,
when the system will not activate and slight rolling
may occur. This could cause a collision with another
vehicle or object. Always remember the driver is
responsible for braking the vehicle.
Disabling/Enabling HSA
If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be
done using the Customer Programmable Features in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 90
seconds.
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Start the engine.
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5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped).
6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left.
7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lowerswitch bank below the climate controls) four times
within 20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” should turn on and turn off two
times.
8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an additional half-turn to the right.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. If the sequence was com-
pleted properly, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” will blink several times to confirm HSA
is disabled.
10. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to it’s previous setting.Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor-
rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by
applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the over-steering or under-steering condi-
tion. Engine power may also be reduced to help the
vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC uses sensors in
the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the
driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.
When the actual path does not match the intended path,
ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist
in counteracting the over-steer or under-steer condition
•Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
• Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may
result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices
are not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
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Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the
engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
10. Reinstall the air intake duct.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear and
REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently press-
ing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator
pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, or racing the engine.6
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Flooded Engine Starting....................317
Fluid, Brake ............................ .474
Fluid Capacities ......................... .472
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................456
Cooling System ....................... .448
Power Steering ....................... .333
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........473
Fog Lights ............................. .164
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .158
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...................158
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .331
Systems ............................ .331
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................331
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................423
Fuel .................................. .381
Adding ............................. .386
Additives ........................... .384Capacity
............................ .472
Clean Air ........................... .382
Ethanol ............................. .382
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....................386
Gasoline ............................ .381
Gauge .............................. .212
Light .............................. .213
Materials Added ...................... .384
Methanol ........................... .382
Octane Rating ........................ .381
Requirements ........................ .381
Tank Capacity ........................ .472
Fueling ............................... .386
Fuel System Caution ...................... .387
Fuses ................................. .465
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink )
.............176
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................386
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .382
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Remote...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .315
Steering Power .............................. .332
Tilt Column .......................... .171
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............294
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .294
Storage ............................... .469
Storage Bin ............................. .194
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .307
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .423
Sun Roof .............................. .185
Sun Visor Extension ........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .439
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ............................. .215
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........301Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant
............217
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................200
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .171
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........355
Tire Markings ........................... .350
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................367
Air Pressure ......................... .359
Chains ............................. .369
Changing ........................... .408
Compact Spare ....................... .364
General Information .....................359
High Speed .......................... .362
Inflation Pressures ..................... .360
Jacking ............................. .408
Life of Tires .......................... .367
Load Capacity ........................ .355
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