roof rack JEEP COMPASS 2014 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the SAB; the performance could
be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
• Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint system. Occupants, including children who are
up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be
seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil-
dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags
inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.
Always sit upright as possible with your back against the
seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the
appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or
booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passengers, and position front occupants
for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air
Bags.
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front
Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide
improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫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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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
cargo on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load
must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE: If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized
dealer can order and install MOPAR® crossbars built
specifically for this roof rack system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the luggage rack
crossbars. The luggage rack does not increase the total
load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total
load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external
rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
The crossbars must also be secured in one of the seven
detent positions marked with an arrow on the siderails to
prevent movement. To move the crossbars, loosen the
thumb screws located at the upper edge of each crossbar
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approximately eight turns, then move the crossbar to the
desired position, keeping the crossbars perpendicular to
the luggage rack side rails. Once the crossbar is in one of
the seven detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to
lock the crossbar into position.
NOTE:
•To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not
in use, place the front crossbar in the first detent from
the front of the vehicle and the rear crossbar in the
second detent from the rear of the vehicle.
• If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed
over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may
experience interruption of satellite radio reception. For
improved satellite radio reception, place the rear cross-
bar in the second detent from the rear of the vehicle
when not in use. •
The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if
equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature.
CAUTION!
• To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the luggage rack without
crossbars installed. The load should be secured and
placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the
roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof,
place a blanket or some other protection between
the load and the roof surface.
• To avoid damage to the luggage rack and vehicle,
do not exceed the maximum luggage rack load
capacity of 150 lb (68 kg). Always distribute heavy
loads as evenly as possible and secure the load
appropriately.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof
rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load.
This is especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
Press the SAT button untilSATappears in the display. A
CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
mode.
Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as
bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
on or above the antenna.
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:
• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle. •
Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite)
Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
ACC position to operate the radio.
SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek
up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Headlight Switch...................... .166
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam Indicator .....................224
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............169
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
License ............................. .527
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........233
Map Reading ......................... .171
Oil Pressure .......................... .223
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .224
Security Alarm ..........................19
Service .............................. .525
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............229
Traction Control ....................... .379
Turn Signal .......................... .104
Voltage ............................. .222
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......222Loading Vehicle
......................... .421
Capacities ........................... .422
Tires ............................... .387
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Lubrication, Body ........................ .492
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................213
Lug Nuts .............................. .443
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................489
Maintenance Procedures ....................484
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .532
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......233
Manual, Service ......................... .546
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