battery JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G Owner's Guide

Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
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CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
•If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be-
fore connecting the charger to the battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should
be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the
start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
410 Amp RedIgnition Switch/Occupant Classification Module
515 Amp Lt BlueBattery Feed For Power Tech
610 Amp RedPower Mirror/Steering Control Satellite
Radio/Hands-Free Phone
730 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw
830 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw
940 Amp GreenPower Seats
1020 Amp YellowPower Locks/Interior Lighting
1115 Amp Lt BluePower Outlet
1220 Amp Yellow115V AC Inverter – If Equipped
1320 Amp YellowCigar Lighter
1410 Amp RedInstrument Cluster
1540 Amp GreenRadiator Fan
1615 Amp Lt Blue Dome Lamp/Sunroof/Rear Wiper Motor
1710 Amp RedWireless Control Module
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days,
you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Front Header LampT578
Center Dome LampT578
Rear Cargo Lamp/
Flashlight
8–A35LFAA
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Low Beam HeadlampH11
Premium Low Beam
Headlamp
HIR2
High Beam Headlamp9005
Premium High Beam
Headlamp
HIR2
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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, power steering 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 maintenance 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 irregu-
lar 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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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521

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

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
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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
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into
this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity
to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios
and telephone equipment must be installed prop-
erly by trained personnel. The following must be
observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made
directly to the battery and fused as close to the
battery as possible. The negative power connection
should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the
negative battery connection. This connection
should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on
the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should
be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases.
Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of
the compass on vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical
and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos-
sible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio
to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater
than normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible in-
terference between the communications equip-
ment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.