TPMS JEEP COMPASS 2013 1.G User Guide
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light**
- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light**
(See page70 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian
Residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously withthe engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven
several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recom-
mend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash
during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as
possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
The light also flashes when TCS is active. To improve the vehicle's traction when
starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC
system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
•Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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•IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD
OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES
BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
•
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
•Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as
the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-
market wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Jacking Instructions..........76
Jack Location ..............75
Jack Operation ...........75,76
Jump Starting ..............81
KeyFob.................10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ....21
Lane Change Assist ..........21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren).............14
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . . .72
Headlights .............21
Park .................21
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............70
Transmission Warning .......73
TurnSignal .............21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........10
Maintenance Record ..........95
MaintenanceSchedule ........91
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ...........72
MOPAR
®Accessories .........101
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .45
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....20
OilChangeIndicator..........74
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............90
Outlet Power ................66
Overheating, Engine ..........74
Panic Alarm ...............10
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............97
Power Inverter ...............65
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............66 Seats ................16
Steering
..............90
Preparation for Jacking ........76
Programmable Electronic Features . .61
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....22
Rear Seat, Folding ...........18
Recreational Towing ..........69
Remote Starting System ........11
Replacement Bulbs ..........98
Reporting Safety Defects .......100
RollOverWarning ............4
Schedule,Maintenance........91
Seat Belts ................12
Seats ...................16
Adjustment .............16
Folding Front Passenger .....17
Heated ...............19
Power ................16
Rear Folding ............18
Shift Lever Override ..........83
Signals, Turn ..............21
SpareTire................75
SparkPlugs...............90
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............23
Cancel ...............23
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .23
Starting Remote ...............11
Steering TiltColumn .............18
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....52
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...........13
Theft System Arming ..........11
Theft System Disarming ........11
Tilt Steering Column ..........18
Tires Air Pressure ............97
Changing ..............75
Jacking ...............75
SpareTire .............75
Towing..................69 Disabled Vehicle ..........84
Recreational ............69
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg.14
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 19
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 30
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 32
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 35
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 38
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 37
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 37
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 37
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 42
How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 35
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 35
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 35
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 38
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 45
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 54
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 62
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Compass? pg. 69
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 70
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 75
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 81
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 96
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 90
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 91
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 97
FAQ (How To?)
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