automatic transmission JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G Owner's Guide

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or
improperly installed. A “gASCAP” message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until
a#clicking#sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
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Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) —
If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission)
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission;
only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
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CAUTION!(Continued)
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant (CVT)
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid
which has the special friction coefficient additives neces-
sary for proper steel belt traction on the drive and driven
pulleys. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”
in this section for fluid specifications. It is important to
maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level using
the recommended fluid.
No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission;
only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause belt slip and
result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this sec-
tion for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission
(CVT) — If Equipped
Use only MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance
of your transmission.
Automatic Transmission
(Six-Speed) — If Equipped
Use only MOPAR® SP-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to
use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Manual Transmission —
If Equipped
We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used.
If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if usingyour vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet,or frequent trailer towing. (CVT only)X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.(CVT only)X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough orunpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, inheavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use thevehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
X
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................356
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................216
Appearance Care.........................499
Assistance Towing.........................125
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................108
Automatic Door Locks......................32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........301
Automatic Transaxle........................12
Fluid Level Check.......................497
Automatic Transmission....................322
Fluid and Filter Changes..................495
Fluid Level Check.......................495
Fluid Type............................494
Gear Ranges...........................325
Special Additives.......................494
Autostick...............................337
Axle Fluid..............................517
Battery.................................477
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........25
Belts, Seat...............................100
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................481
B-Pillar Location..........................375
Brake Assist System.......................359
Brake Fluid.............................517
Brake, Parking...........................353
Brakes.................................355
Brake System............................355
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................356
Master Cylinder........................491
Parking..............................353
Warning Light.........................217
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................324
Bulb Replacement.........................511
Bulbs, Light.............................102
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INDEX 539

Automatic Transmission..................495
Cooling System.........................485
Power Steering.........................352
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........515
Fog Lights..............................164
Folding Rear Seat.........................159
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)...................159
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................429
Four Wheel Drive.........................341
Systems..............................341
Four Wheel Drive Operation.................341
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................457
Fuel...................................403
Adding..............................407
Additives.............................405
Capacity.............................514
Clean Air.............................403
Ethanol..............................404
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................407
Gasoline..............................403
Gauge...............................214
Light................................215
Materials Added........................405
Methanol.............................404
Octane Rating..........................403
Requirements..........................403
Tank Capacity..........................514
Fueling................................407
Fuel System Caution.......................408
Fuses..................................506
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............178
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................407
Gasoline, Clean Air........................403
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................403
Gasoline,Reformulated.....................403
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................219
544 INDEX

Door.................................30
Power Door............................31
Lubrication, Body.........................481
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................206
Lug Nuts...............................430
Lumbar Support..........................154
Maintenance Free Battery....................477
Maintenance Procedures....................472
Maintenance Schedule......................520
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......225
Manual, Service..........................534
Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Check.......................498
Lubricant Selection......................499
Manual Transmission......................319
Fluid Level Check.......................498
Frequency of Fluid Change................498
Lubricant Selection......................498
Map/Reading Lights.......................167
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................491
Methanol...............................404
Mini-Trip Computer.......................228
Mirrors................................107
Automatic Dimming.....................108
Electric Powered........................110
Exterior Folding........................109
Heated...............................110
Outside..............................109
Rearview.............................107
Vanity...............................110
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................393
MOPAR® Parts...........................471
MTBE/ETBE............................404
Multi-Function Control Lever.................163
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................97
548 INDEX

Starting................................316
Automatic Transmission..................317
Cold Weather..........................318
Engine Fails to Start.....................318
Manual Transmission....................316
Remote...............................26
Starting Procedures........................316
Steering
Power...............................351
Tilt Column...........................171
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............294
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .294
Storage.................................511
Storage Bin..............................197
Storage, Vehicle...........................307
Stuck, Freeing............................457
Sun Roof...............................188
Sun Visor Extension........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................475
System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer..............................217
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........301
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............219
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................202
Tilt Steering Column.......................171
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........375
Tire Markings............................369
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..102
Aging (Life of Tires).....................389
Air Pressure...........................380
Chains...............................391
Changing.............................432
Compact Spare.........................386
General Information.....................380
High Speed...........................382
Inflation Pressures.......................38110
INDEX 553

Transmission
Automatic............................322
Fluid................................494
Manual..............................319
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .178
Transporting Pets..........................97
Tread Wear Indicators......................388
Trip Computer...........................228
Trip Odometer...........................223
Trip Odometer Reset Button..................221
Turn Signals.............................165
UCI Connector...........................287
Uconnect®
Advanced Phone Connectivity..............129
Operation.............................113
Phone Call Features.....................121
Phone Features.........................124
Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone.......................130
Uconnect® 130
Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode........270
Operating Instructions CD Mode............265
Operating Instructions Radio Mode..........261
Playing MP3 Files.......................267
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
Multimedia Satellite Radio.................257
Operating Instructions CD Mode............277
Operating Instructions Radio Mode..........270
Playing MP3 Files.......................279
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone)...............111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel...........212
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................535
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .287
Universal Transmitter......................178
Unleaded Gasoline........................403
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................5110
INDEX 555