check oil JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G User Guide

- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, you will
experience reduced vehicle performance until the automatic transmission cools
down. If the overheating continues, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with
the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you
may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on
for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the
driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light
will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To
Know Before Starting” in the OM on your DVD for further information.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.....108
Inspection............108
Points to Remember.......108
Pressure Cap...........108
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)........106, 108
Corrosion Protection.........108
Cruise Control (Speed Control)....28
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Customer Assistance.........119
Defects, Reporting..........120Dimmer Control.............26Dimmer Switch, Headlight......26Disabled Vehicle Towing........80Disarming, Security System......12Discharged Battery...........94DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .108
ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............36,37Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................28Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .84Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Average Fuel Consumption....68Distance Traveled.........68Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .68Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Language (Selecting TheLanguage)..............69Travel Time.............68Trip Functions...........68Units (Set Units)..........69Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light.......82Jacking...............87Jump Starting...........94Overheating............86To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Break-In Recommendations . . .25
Checking Oil Level........108
Compartment...........102
Coolant (Antifreeze).......106
Cooling...............108
Jump Starting...........94
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 108
Oil Filler Cap...........108
Oil Selection...........108
Overheating............86Event Data Recorder.........100Exhaust System............108Exterior Lights.............118
FiltersAir Cleaner............108Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .106, 108Engine Oil Disposal.......108FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4Flash-To-Pass..............26Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Fluid, Brake..............107Fluid Capacities............106Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts................106Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27, 85Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .22Four Wheel Drive Operation......76Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........99Front Heated Seats...........23Front WipersMist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27FuelCapacity..............106Octane Rating..........106Tank Capacity..........106
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..71Gasoline (Fuel)............106General Maintenance.........108Glass Cleaning............108GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps) . . .56
Hard Drive (HDD)............51Headlights................26Cleaning.............108Dimmer Switch..........26
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High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Head Restraints............19
Heated Mirrors...........32,33
Heated Seats..............23
High Beam Indicator..........84
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch................26
HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . .71
Hood Release.............101
Instrument Cluster............8Indicators..............9Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 80, 84Instrument Panel Cover.......108Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .108Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . .113Interior and Instrument Lights . . .6, 7Interior Appearance Care.......108Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .27Introduction...............2Inverter Outlet (115V).........74Inverter, Power.............74iPod®/USB/MP3 Control........61Bluetooth®Streaming Audio . . .67
Jacking Instructions..........88Jack Location..............87Jack Operation...........87,88Jump Starting..............94
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........12Disarm The Alarm.........12Lock The Doors...........10Panic Alarm............10Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . .11Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . .10Key Fob Programmable Features . . .69
Lane Change and Turn Signals....27Lane Change Assist..........27LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15LightsCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Engine Temperature Warning . . .83Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator....85
Headlights.............26
High Beam Indicator.......84
Hill Descent Control Indicator . .85
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Seat Belt Reminder........83
Security Alarm...........85
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS)...............81Transmission Warning.......83Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 , 2 7LocksLiftgate, Tailgate..........10Lubrication, Body...........108Lumbar Support............21
Maintenance Free Battery......108Maintenance, General . . . . . . . .108Maintenance Procedures.......108Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . .112Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . .108Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Manual TransmissionLubricant Selection.......107Master Cylinder (Brakes).......108Media Center Radio . . . . . . . .43, 46MOPAR®Accessories.........121
Navigation................54Navigation System (Uconnect®gps)..55Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .54New Vehicle Break-In Period.....25
Oil Change Indicator..........85Oil, Engine...........106, 108Capacity..............106Change Interval.........108Checking.............108Disposal..............108Filter............106, 108Filter Disposal..........108Materials Added to........108Recommendation.....106, 108Viscosity.............108Oil Filter, Selection..........108Oil Pressure Light...........80
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