engine overheat JEEP COMPASS 2013 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC.................. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ............... 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
REMOTE START............... 11
THEFT ALARM ................ 11
SEATBELT .................. 12
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 13
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 14
FRONT SEATS ................ 16
REAR SEATS ................ 18
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 18
HEATEDSEATS ............... 19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 20
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER ...... 21
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .......... 22
SPEED CONTROL .............. 23
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ........... 24
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ...... 24
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 25
POWER SUNROOF ............. 26
WIND BUFFETING ............. 27
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 28
Uconnect®130 ............... 30
Uconnect®130 WITH SiriusXM
SATELLITE RADIO .............. 32
Uconnect
®230 ............... 35
Uconnect®430/430N ........... 38
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK ...................... 48
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.. 52
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ........ 52
Uconnect®Phone .............. 53
Uconnect®VOICE COMMAND ....... 57
Bluetooth®STREAMING AUDIO ..... 59
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ............... 60
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ....... 61
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................. 62
POWER INVERTER ............. 65
POWER OUTLET .............. 66
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 67
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ....... 69
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 69
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.......... 70
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................... 70
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...... 74
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVERHEATING ............... 75
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..... 75
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ..... 81
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ......... 83
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..... 84
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ....... 85
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..... 86
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD........... 87
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ......... 88
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........ 90
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....... 91
MAINTENANCE RECORD ......... 95
FUSES ..................... 96
TIRE PRESSURES ............. 97
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .... 98
EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 98
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 99
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 99
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................. 99
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 99
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 100
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES
BY MOPAR®................ 101
INDEX.................. 102
FAQ(HowTo?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 105
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if
your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed
in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light
• When lit solid: There is a 4WD system fault. The 4WD performance will be at areduced level. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
•
When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily disabled due to overload condition.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, you will
experience reduced vehicle performance until the automatic transmission cools
down. If the overheating continues, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle,
with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns
off, you may continue to drive normally.
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Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chimesounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•
You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
• During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days,the automatic transmission oil may become too hot.
• When the transmission overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the
transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed un-der the rear load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and removethe hold down.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on
ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck.
Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Airbag..................13
Air Conditioning............25
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........11
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............25
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............90
Overheating ............75
AxleFluid................90
Belts, Seat ...............12
BrakeFluid...............90
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............20
Bulb Replacement ...........98
Calibration, Compass .........60
Change Oil Indicator ..........74
Changing A Flat Tire ..........75
Child Restraint .............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....14
Compass Calibration ..........60
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........90
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....23
CruiseLight...............23
Customer Assistance ..........99
Defects, Reporting ..........100
Dimmer Control .............21
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......21
Disarming, Theft System .......11
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .28
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)..........60,61
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......72
Jacking ...............75
Jump Starting ...........81
Overheating ............74 Engine
Break-In Recommendations . . .20
Compartment ...........88
Jump Starting ...........81
Oil Selection ............90
Overheating ............74
Event Data Recorder ..........86
Exterior Lights .............98
Flash-To-Pass ..............21
Fluid Capacities ............90
Fluids ..................90
FogLights................21
FoldingFrontPassengerSeat.....17
FoldingRearSeat ...........18
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......67
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........85
Front Heated Seats ...........19
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........74
Specifications ...........90
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®) . .62
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......74
Headlights ................21
Dimmer Switch ..........21
HighBeam .............21
Heated Seats ..............19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..........21
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener) . .62
Hood Release ..............87
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . .8
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .22
Introduction ...............2
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........65
Inverter, Power .............65
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........52
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ....59
INDEX
102

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
INDEX
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