warning JEEP COMPASS 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking 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 shifting 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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the release lever located belowthe instrument panel and in front of
the driver’s door.
2.
Raise the hood and locate the safety
latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
3. Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
4. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
5. To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
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.
Hood Release Lever
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
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, powersteering 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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed
only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on
mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot
weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or fre-
quent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation
or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly
and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD
for more information regarding tire warn-
ings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure,affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-
inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.
Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire
pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Always drive with each tire
inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location (Example)
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing diffi-
culties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con-
tain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain acomplimentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect®Manu-
als or Warranty Booklet. United States customers may visit the Jeep Contact Us
page at www.jeep.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us”
link, then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Box Material” from the left menu.
You may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1–877–426–5337 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada).
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–877–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 23
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle?• Uconnect
®130 pg. 38
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 41
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 44
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 47
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 47
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 47
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 47
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 52
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 45
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 45
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 45
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 48
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 55
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 64
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)? pg. 71
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Compass? pg. 78
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 80
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 86
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 92
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 108
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 102
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 103
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 110
FAQ (How To?)
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Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight .......14
Driver Knee Air Bag ........14
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideImpacts ............14
AirbagLight...............83
Air Conditioning ............32
Air Recirculation ..........31,32
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........12
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........83
Assistance Towing ...........80
Audio Jack ........40,43,47,52
Audio Settings ........39,42,45
Audio Systems (Radio) .........38
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............32
Automatic Transmission ........30
FluidType ............102
Overheating ............85
AxleFluid...............102
Battery ..................92
BrakeFluid ..............102
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................25
Bulb Replacement ..........111
Calibration, Compass .........69
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........40,43,46,51
Change Oil Indicator ..........84
Changing A Flat Tire ..........86
Charging System Light .........82
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............15
Child Restraints ..........15
Child Seat Installation ....16,17
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......17
LATCH Positions ..........15 Locating The LATCH
Anchorages
.............15
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren .......15,16,17
Using The Top Tether
Anchorage ...........16,17
ChildSeat................16
Climate Control .............31
Clock Setting .......39,42,45,48
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .83
Charging System Light ......82
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................80
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ...........83
Malfunction Indicator
Light(MIL) .............82
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............80
Compass Calibration ..........69
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........102
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....28
CruiseLight...............28
Customer Assistance .........112
Defects, Reporting ..........113
Dimmer Control .............26
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......26
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........80
Disarming, Security System ......
1
3
Discharged Battery ...........92
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .36, 37
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .80
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ............83
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) ............70
Average Fuel Consumption ....69
Distance Traveled .........69
INDEX
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Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ............69
ExitMenu ..............69
Language (Selecting The
Language)..............70
Travel Time.............69
Trip Functions ...........69
Units (Set Units) ..........70
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......82
Jacking ...............86
Jump Starting ...........92
Overheating ............85
Towing ...............80
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .25
Compartment ...........100
Jump Starting ...........92
Oil Selection ...........102
Overheating ............85
Event Data Recorder ..........98
Exterior Lights .............111
Flash-To-Pass..............26
FlatTire.................86
Fluid Capacities ............102
Fluids .................102
FogLights .............26,27
Folding Front Passenger Seat .....21
FoldingRearSeat ...........22
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......76
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........97
Front Heated Seats ...........23
Front Wipers Mist .................27
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........84
Specifications ..........102
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®) . .71
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......84
GPS Navigation (Uconnect
®gps) . . .57
Hard Drive (HDD) ............52
Headlights................26 Dimmer Switch ..........26
HighBeam .............26
Heated Mirrors ...........31,32 Heated Seats
..............23
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ................26
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener) . .71
Hood Release ..............99
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . .8
Interior and Instrument Lights . . .6, 7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .27
Introduction ...............2
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........74
Inverter, Power .............74
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........62
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio . . .69
Jacking Instructions ..........87
Jack Location ..............86
Jack Operation ...........86,87
Jump Starting ..............92
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Start ............11
Unlock The Doors .........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .70
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....27
Lane Change Assist ..........27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)............15,16
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . . .82
Headlights .............26
Park .................26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............80
Transmission Warning .......84
TurnSignal ..........26,27
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........10
INDEX
117

Lumbar Support............20
Maintenance Record .........107
MaintenanceSchedule........103
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ...........82
Media Center Radio ........44,47
MOPAR
®Accessories .........114
Navigation ................55
Navigation System (Uconnect
®gps) ..........56
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .56
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....25
Oil Change Indicator ..........84
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............102
Oil Pressure Light ...........83
Outlet Power ................75
Overheating, Engine ..........85
Panic Alarm ...............10
Phone (Uconnect
®) ..........63
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............110
Power Inverter ...............74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............75
Seats ................19
Steering ..............102
Power Sunroof .............33
Preparation for Jacking ........86
Programmable Electronic Features . .70
Radio Operation .....39,42,45,50
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....27
RearSeat,Folding...........22
RearWiper/Washer...........27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors .........10 Remote Starting
HowToUseRemoteStart .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
Replacement Bulbs ..........111
Reporting Safety Defects .......113
RollOverWarning ............4
Satellite Radio (Uconnect
®studios) . . .41, 43, 46
Schedule,Maintenance .......103
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................13
Child Restraints ........13,15
Energy Management Feature . . .13
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode ................17
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........13
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......13
SeatBeltReminder ........13
Seats ...................19
Adjustment .............19
Folding Front Passenger .....21
Heated ...............23
Height Adjustment ........20
Manual ...............19
Power ................19
RearFolding ............22
Security Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........12
Shift Lever Override ..........95
Signals, Turn ..............27
SIRIUS Travel Link ...........58
SpareTire................86
SparkPlugs..............102
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............28
Cancel ...............29
Resume ...............29
Set .................28
Starting Remote ...............11
Steering TiltColumn .............24
INDEX
118