manual transmission JEEP COMPASS 2014 1.G User Guide
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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
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 12
SEATBELT .................. 13
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 14
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 15
FRONT SEATS ................ 19
REAR SEATS ................ 22
HEATEDSEATS ............... 23
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 25
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER ...... 26
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .......... 27
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 28
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ........... 30
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ............... 30
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ...... 31
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 32
POWER SUNROOF ............. 33
WIND BUFFETING ............. 35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 36
Uconnect®130 ............... 38
Uconnect®130 WITH SiriusXM
SATELLITE RADIO .............. 41
Uconnect
®230 ............... 44
Uconnect®430/430N ........... 47
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK ...................... 58
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 62
iPod
®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ........ 62
Uconnect®PHONE ............. 63
Uconnect®VOICE COMMAND ....... 66
Bluetooth®STREAMING AUDIO ..... 69
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ............... 69
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ....... 70
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................. 71 POWER INVERTER
............. 74
POWER OUTLET .............. 75
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 76
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ....... 78
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............ 79
WHATTODOIN
EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .......... 80
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................... 80
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...... 85
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVERHEATING ............... 85
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..... 86
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ..... 92
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ......... 95
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..... 96
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ....... 97
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..... 98
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD........... 99
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 100
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........ 102
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... 103
FUSES .................... 108
TIRE PRESSURES ............. 110
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 111
EXTERIOR BULBS ............ 111
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 112
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER .................. 112
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 112
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 112
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES .............. 113
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES
BY MOPAR®................ 114
FAQ(HowTo?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 115
INDEX................... 116
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/
transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the “PARK” position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4, 5 or 6 speeds, the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has an infinite number of speeds. This
allows it to adjust to exactly the right ratio to optimize performance and fuel
economy.
Under hard acceleration, you may hear more engine noise than with a conventional
transmission. The CVT may also occasionally feel like it is “shifting.” These
characteristics are perfectly normal and contribute to the CVT's efficiency.
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The
transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will
develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift
positions. Manual shifts can be made using the Autostick
®shift control. Moving the
shift lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will manually select the
transmission gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 6, 5,
4, 3, 2, 1.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the
Ground Manual Transmission Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow None• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC
Position NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front
OK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer AllOK OK
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with manual transmissionsmay be recreationally towed (flat towed)
at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmissionis in
NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure
all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
UTILITY
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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 under
the rear load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and removethe hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level sur-
face, avoiding ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (auto- matic transmission) or REVERSE
(manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the ve-
hicle while the vehicle is being jacked.
Spare/Jack/Tools
1 — Spare Tire
2 — Jack And Tools
Wheel Blocked
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WARNING!
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off thejack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack
should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadwayas possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK;
a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It
could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid
contact with any sharp edges.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the
occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
ModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground) Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the ground) Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Automatic Trans- mission With a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
FWD Manual Transmis- sion With a Key May be Used with the
transmission inNEUTRAL Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Automatic Trans- mission With a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
AWD Manual Transmis- sion With a Key May be Used with the
transmission inNEUTRAL Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Ten Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-12106. 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395 such as
MOPAR
®, Pennzoil®,and
Shell Helix®. Refer to the
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine 87 Octane13.6 Gallons (51.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine
We recommend you use
MOPAR®Engine Oil Filters.—
Spark Plugs – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.11 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission (CVT) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®CVTF + 4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) We recommend you use SK
Energy ATF SP-4 Transmis- sion Fluid. —
Manual Transmission We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Gear & Axle Lu-
bricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Gear & Axle Lu-
bricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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