cooling 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.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the
engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to
floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive(+)
post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive(+)post of
the vehicle with discharged battery.
5. Reinstall the air intake duct.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from
the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging
system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode
and cause personal injury.
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make
an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post(-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.6 Gallons51.5 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine(SAE 5W-20, API Certified)4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine(MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula orequivalent)
7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Addi-tive Technology) or equivalent meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine OilWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of ChryslerMaterial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pen-nzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oilfiller cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR®Engine Oil Filter orequivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection87 Octane
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) —If EquippedUse only MOPAR®CVTF+4®Continuously VariableTransmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use thecorrect fluid may affect the function or performanceof your transmission.
Automatic Transmission(Six-Speed) — If EquippedUse only MOPAR®SP-IV Automatic TransmissionFluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluidmay affect the function or performance of your trans-mission.
Manual Transmission —If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®AutomaticTransmission Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR®Gear & Axle Lubri-cant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR®Gear & Axle Lubri-cant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid isnot available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®Power SteeringFluid +4, MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic TransmissionFluid.
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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.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..108
Adding Washer Fluid.........108
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .14
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .14
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rollover...............14
Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................108Air Conditioner Maintenance....108Air Conditioning............33Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....108Air Conditioning System.......108Air Recirculation..........32,33AlarmArm The System..........12Disarm The System........12Vehicle Security Alarm......12Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Alarm (Security Alarm)......12,85Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .106, 108Capacities............106Disposal..............108Anti-Lock Warning Light........80Appearance Care...........108Assistance Towing...........80Audio Jack........39,42,46,51Audio Settings........39,41,44Audio Systems (Radio).........38Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Automatic Transmission........31Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .107Overheating............87Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Back-Up Camera............30Battery..............94,108Body Mechanism Lubrication....108Brake Fluid..............107Brakes.................108Brake System.............108Master Cylinder.........108Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle................25
Bulb Replacement..........118
Calibration, Compass.........68
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine
Coolant)..............106
Capacities, Fluid...........106
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
CD (Compact Disc)Player.........39,42,45,50Change Oil Indicator..........85Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . .87Charging System Light.........80Child Restraint.............15CleaningWheels..............108Windshield Wiper Blades....108Climate Control.............32Clock Setting.......38,41,44,47Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .80ChargingSystem Light......80Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light...........81Front Fog Light Indicator.....85High Beam Indicator.......84Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Oil Pressure Warning Light....80Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light............81Turn Signal Indicator.......84Vehicle Security Light.......85Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .116Compass Calibration..........68Coolant (Antifreeze).........106Cooling System............108Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .108Coolant Level...........108Disposal of Used Coolant....108
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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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