light JEEP COMPASS 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

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 (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Commands ........................ .146
▫ Voice Training ...................... .150
 SEATS ............................. .150
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............151
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............152
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ............154
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped .......................... .155
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........156
▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ................156
▫
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped . .157
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .158
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................162 ▫
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped .........163
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........164
 LIGHTS ............................ .166
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................166
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...........166
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....167
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................167
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............167
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .168
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................169
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .169
▫ Instrument Panel Dimming ...............170
▫ Map/Reading Lights ...................171
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▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........194
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............194
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........194
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................194
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............195
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................195
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .195
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................195
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................195
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........196
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........199
 CUPHOLDERS ........................ .201
 STORAGE ........................... .202▫
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin .......202
▫ Door Storage ........................ .203
 CONSOLE FEATURES ...................204
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................205
▫ Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight .......................... .205
▫ Cargo Cover ....................... .206
▫ Removable Load Floor .................208
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Loops .................209
▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ........210
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............211
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............211
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................212
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .213
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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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•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Emergency” and the Uconnect® Phone will instruct
the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number.
This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.
NOTE:
• The emergency number dialed is based on the country
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the available mobile service and
area.
• If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the
button and say
“Setup,” followed by “Emergency.”
• The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the mobile phone directly.
WARNING!
To use your Uconnect® Phone System in an emer-
gency, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to the Uconnect® System,
• and have network coverage.
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
If you need roadside assistance:
• Press the
button to begin.
•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Towing Assistance.”
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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats
may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions
and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the center instrument panel area.
You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
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When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of
operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal
HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will
automatically switch to LOW-level after approximately
30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the
display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change.
When the LOW-level heating is selected, the system
automatically turns the heater and the indicator light
OFF after approximately 30 minutes of continuous op-
eration.
NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and the fog lights. The multifunction
lever is located on the left side of the steering column.Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
to turn on the parking lights. Turn the end of the lever to
the second detent to turn on the headlights.
Multifunction Lever
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Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the
engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking
brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in
any position except PARK.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the
ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the
driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunc-
tion lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam head-
lights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever.
Headlight Control
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