Transmission JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G Manual PDF

Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a
point not more than 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom
of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri-
cant has become contaminated with water.
NOTE:If contaminated with water, the fluid should be
changed immediately.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD Models
Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If
leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the
fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between the
bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517

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

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 the manual transmission fluid if using yourvehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavyloading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial ser-vice), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% ofyour driving is at sustained high speeds during hotweather, 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.8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525

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

Front Seat.............................41
Inspection............................100
Operating Instructions....................45
Pregnant Women........................54
Pretensioners...........................54
Rear Seat..............................43
Untwisting Procedure.....................51
Seats..................................148
Adjustment...........................148
Heated...............................151
Lumbar Support........................154
Rear Folding..........................159
Rear Folding (Sedan).....................159
Seatback Release........................154
Tilting...............................154
Security Alarm............................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............515
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Programming....................17
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
Service Assistance.........................529
Service Contract..........................531
Service Manuals..........................534
Settings, Personal.........................236
Setting the Clock..........................243
Shift Lever Override.......................458
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.............321
Shoulder Belts............................43
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)............307
Signals, Turn............................102
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................391
Snow Tires..............................385
Spare Tire...............................386
Spark Plugs.............................515
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................172
Speedometer.............................215
552 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