tire type JEEP COMPASS 2014 1.G User Guide

NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•
The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
428 STARTING AND OPERATING

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533

Roll Over Warning..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .213
Rotation, Tires .......................... .403
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................104
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................545
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .100
Safety Information, Tire .....................380
Safety Tips ...............................99
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................266
Schedule, Maintenance .....................532
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .517
Seat Belt Reminder .........................60
Seat Belts .............................. .101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........49
And Pregnant Women .....................62
Child Restraint ..........................77 Extender
..............................61
Front Seat .............................44
Inspection ........................... .101
Pretensioners ...........................56
Rear Seat ..............................44
Untwisting Procedure .....................53
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................40
Seats ................................. .150
Adjustment .......................... .150
Heated .............................. .152
Lumbar Support ....................... .156
Rear Folding ......................... .162
Rear Folding (Sedan) .....................162
Seatback Release ....................... .156
Tilting .............................. .156
Security Alarm ............................18
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
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