JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G Owners Manual

4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN
position, but do not start the engine.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access
port, and push and hold the override release lever
forward.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
Shift Lever Override Access Cover6
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
To w i n gConditionWheels OFFthe GroundManualTransmission6-Speed Automatic(FWD Only)6-Speed Automatic4WDCVT AutomaticTransmission
Flat Tow NONE
•Transmission inNEUTRAL•Key in ACC orON/RUN position
If transmission isoperable:•Transmission inNEUTRAL•25 mph (40 km/h)maxspeed•15 miles (24 km)maxdistance
If transmission isoperable:•Transmission inNEUTRAL•25 mph (40 km/h)maxspeed•15 miles (24 km)maxdistance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift orDolly TowRearNOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front FWD ModelsONLYOKNOT ALLOWEDFWD ModelsONLY
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheelsOFFthe ground).
•Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheelsOFFthe ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed
automatic transmission only (NOTthe Continuously
Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
•The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed auto-
maticonly) may also be towed (under the same limita-
tions shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If these vehicles require towing,
make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
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Manual Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
•FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
•FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheelsOFFthe ground).
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition
is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline.
Additional damage to the drivetrain could result.
(Continued)
CAUTION!(Continued)
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe engine, transmission,
or drivetrain damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
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CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L..........467
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L..........468
!ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .469
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............469
!EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS.............470
!REPLACEMENT PARTS..................471
!DEALER SERVICE......................471
!MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........472
▫Engine Oil..........................473
▫Engine Oil Filter......................476
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................476
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............477
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............478
▫Body Lubrication.....................481
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............481
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................482
▫Exhaust System......................482
▫Cooling System......................485
▫Brake System........................491
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▫Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) —
If Equipped.........................494
▫Automatic Transmission (CVT) —
If Equipped.........................496
▫Manual Transmission — If Equipped.......498
▫Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD
Models Only........................498
▫Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD
Models Only........................499
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................499
!FUSES..............................506
▫Integrated Power Module...............507
!VEHICLE STORAGE....................511
!REPLACEMENT BULBS..................511
!BULB REPLACEMENT..................512
▫Headlamps.........................512
▫Fog Lamps..........................513
▫Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp........513
▫License Lamps.......................514
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplamp..........514
!FLUID CAPACITIES....................514
!FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PA R T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..515
▫Engine.............................515
▫Chassis............................517
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir7 — Coolant Pressure Cap3—EngineOilFill8—EngineOilDipstick4—BrakeFluidReservoir9—EngineCoolantReservoir5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir7 — Coolant Pressure Cap3—EngineOilFill8—EngineOilDipstick4—BrakeFluidReservoir9—EngineCoolantReservoir5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
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