overheating JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G User Guide

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Emission Control System Maintenance..........470
Engine.................................467
Air Cleaner...........................476
Block Heater..........................319
Break-In Recommendations.................97
Checking Oil Level......................473
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................485
Cooling..............................485
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................99
Fuel Requirements......................403
Jump Starting..........................452
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..473
Oil Filler Cap..........................467
Oil Selection...........................474
Oil Synthetic..........................475
Overheating...........................429
Temperature Gauge......................219
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............71
Ethanol................................404
Event Data Recorder........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution........................99
Exhaust System...........................99
Exterior Lights...........................102
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................476
Air Conditioning.......................308
Engine Oil............................476
Engine Oil Disposal.....................475
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................429
Turn Signal...........................102
Flooded Engine Starting....................318
Fluid, Brake.............................517
Fluid Capacities..........................514
Fluid Leaks.............................102
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.....................49710
INDEX 543

Occupant Restraints........................39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................403
Odometer...............................223
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..221
Oil Change Indicator.......................233
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................233
Oil, Engine..............................473
Capacity.............................514
Change Interval........................474
Checking.............................473
Disposal..............................475
Filter................................476
Filter Disposal.........................475
Identification Logo......................474
Materials Added to......................475
Recommendation.......................474
Synthetic.............................475
Viscosity.............................475
Oil Filter, Selection........................476
Onboard Diagnostic System..................469
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............178
Operating Precautions......................469
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................220
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................499
Panic Alarm..............................24
Parking Brake............................353
Passing Light............................166
Personal Settings..........................236
Pets....................................97
Phone, Cellular...........................111
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...............111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........376
Power
Door Locks............................31
Mirrors..............................11010
INDEX 549