tow JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC.................. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START............... 11VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM....... 12SEAT BELT SYSTEMS........... 13SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS............ 14CHILD RESTRAINTS............ 15HEAD RESTRAINTS............. 19FRONT SEATS................ 20REAR SEATS................ 22HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23TILT STEERING COLUMN......... 24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS........... 25TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER...... 26WIPER/WASHER LEVER.......... 27ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL..... 28PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 30CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION (CVT)........... 31SIX-SPEED AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION............... 31MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS...... 32AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33POWER SUNROOF............. 34WIND BUFFETING............. 35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 36Uconnect®130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Uconnect®130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITERADIO..................... 40Uconnect®230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Uconnect®430/430N........... 46SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVELLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.. 61iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL........ 61Uconnect®PHONE............. 62Uconnect®VOICE COMMAND....... 65Bluetooth®STREAMING AUDIO..... 67ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC)............... 68PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES....... 69UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®).................71
POWER INVERTER............. 74POWER OUTLET.............. 75
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 76
UTILITYTRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)....... 78RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)............ 79
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.......... 80INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS.................... 80INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS.................... 84IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS...... 86AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOVERHEATING............... 87JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..... 87JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES..... 94SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE......... 97TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE..... 98FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE....... 99EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).... 100
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD.......... 101ENGINE COMPARTMENT........ 102FLUID CAPACITIES............ 106FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 6MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..... 108MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...... 108FUSES.................... 113TIRE PRESSURES............. 115SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..... 116WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 117EXTERIOR BULBS............ 118
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCECHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMERCENTER.................. 119CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER.................. 119ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119PUBLICATIONS ORDERING....... 119REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
MOPAR® ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®........................ 121
FAQ ( H o w To? )
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 122
INDEX.................. 123
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted
for ignoring it.
NOTE:
•For additional information, refer towww.Seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional
information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH – Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.
The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.
LATCH System Weight Limit
You may use the LATCH anchorage sys-
tem until the combined weight of the
child and the child restraint is 65 lbs
(29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether
anchor instead of the LATCH system once
the combined weight is more than 65 lbs
(29.5 kg).
Lower Anchors
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lightsand to the
second detent for headlights.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim
the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when
a door is opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
•Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten
the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the
interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain
on until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Turn Signal/Lights Lever
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Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent
settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high
wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will
be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray
the windshield with washer fluid.
Wiper/Washer Lever
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/TransmissionFrontal AreaMax. GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.(See Note)
2.0L Auto/Man22 sq ft(2.04 sq m)1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man22 sq ft(2.04 sq m)1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
2.4L Auto/Manwith Trailer TowPrep Package(AHC)
32 sq ft(3.0 sq m)2,000 lbs (907 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
2.4L Auto WithFreedom DriveII Off RoadPackage (AWL)
32 sq ft(3.0 sq m)2,000 lbs (907 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of
occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing ConditionWheels OFF theGroundManual TransmissionAutomaticTransmission
Flat TowNone• Transmission in
NEUTRAL• Key in ACC PositionNOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFrontOK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
RearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On TrailerAllOKOK
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped withmanual transmissionsmay be recreationally towed (flat
towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if themanual transmissionis
in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.
Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure
all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
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- 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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- 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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- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays
on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive
normally and not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could
lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend
you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)Activation/MalfunctionIndicatorLight
If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the
engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires
lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during
acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be
sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also
flashes when TCS is active. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep
snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode
by momentarily pressing the ESC Offswitch.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
- Turn Signal Indicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is
operated. A tone will chime, and a EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is
left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
- High Beam Indicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the
automatic transmission oil may become too hot.
When the transmission overheat warning lightturns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the trans-
mission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the
engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under
the rear load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and remove
the hold down.
Spare/Jack/Tools
1 — Spare Tire2 — Jack And Tools
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