flat tire JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G User Guide

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
This light informs you of a problem with the system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;
however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the
engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require
towing.
-TirePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling
and stopping ability.
IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES
BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
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When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunc-
tion indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunc-
tion telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the
outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be
increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermar-
ket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, off
the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
NOTE:
The wheel cover is held on the wheel by
the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the
original wheel, properly align the wheel
cover to the valve stem, place the wheel
cover onto the wheel, then install the
wheel nuts.
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down
on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice.
The correct wheel nut torque is 100
ft/lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug
wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area,have the tire repaired or replaced as
soon as possible.
10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as
required.
Installing Spare
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WARNING!
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack
should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway
as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK;
a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It
could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid
contact with any sharp edges.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the
occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
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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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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly
and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD
for more information regarding tire warn-
ings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure,
affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-
inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.
Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire
pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Always drive with each tire
inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location(Example)
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the
originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This
spare tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not
the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified
by a label located on the limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front
or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire
affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use
spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed
listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation
pressures listed on your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle.
Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should
be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use
oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid
automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage
the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 23
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 38
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 40
• Uconnect®230 pg. 43
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 46
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 46
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 46
• Uconnect®230 pg. 46
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 51
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 44
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 44
• Uconnect®230 pg. 44
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 47
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 54
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 62
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 71
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Compass? pg. 78
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 81
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 87
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 94
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 113
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 106
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 108
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 115
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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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