JEEP COMPASS 2016 1.G Owners Manual

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault
is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
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Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•
Never place or install floor mats or other floor cover-
ings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering with the
pedals or the ability to control the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
•
Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Objects
can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .108
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................108
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .108
▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side ............109
▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger Side ..........109
▫ Folding Outside Mirrors ................110
▫ Power Mirrors .......................110
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............111
▫ Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ............111▫
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature —
If Equipped .........................111
 Uconnect PHONE — IF EQUIPPED .........112
▫ Operation ..........................114
▫ Phone Call Features ...................121
▫ Uconnect Phone Features ................125
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............130
▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
Phone ............................ .132
▫ General Information ...................1433

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED ........143
▫ Voice Command System Operation .........143
▫ Commands ........................ .145
▫ Voice Training ...................... .149
 SEATS ............................. .149
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............150
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............152
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ............153
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped ........................ .154
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........155
▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ................155
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .156▫
Folding Rear Seat .....................160
▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped .........161
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........162
 LIGHTS ............................ .164
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................164
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...........164
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......165
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....165
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................165
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............166
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .166
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................167
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .167
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▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............168
▫ Instrument Panel Dimming ...............168
▫ Map/Reading Lights ...................169
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......170
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............171
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............172
▫ Windshield Washers ...................172
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............173
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .173
 TILT STEERING COLUMN ...............174
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .175▫
To Activate ......................... .176
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................176
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .177
▫ To Resume Speed .....................177
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............177
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............178
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .179
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .181
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .183
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............183
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........185
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......187
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▫Using HomeLink .....................188
▫ Security ........................... .188
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................189
▫ General Information ....................190
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........191
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............192
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........192
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............192
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........192
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................192
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............193
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................193
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .193▫
Sunroof Maintenance ...................193
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................193
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........194
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........197
 CUPHOLDERS ........................ .199
 STORAGE ........................... .200
▫ Glove Compartment And Storage Bin .......200
▫ Door Storage ........................ .201
 CONSOLE FEATURES ...................201
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................203
▫ Cargo Light ........................ .203
▫ Cargo Cover ....................... .203
▫ Removable Load Floor .................205
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▫Cargo Tie-Down Loops .................205
▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ........207
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............207
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............207▫
Rear Window Defroster .................208
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .209
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set
in the day position (toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror. The
On/Off symbol on the button will illuminate when the
auto-dimming feature is enabled.
Inside Day/Night Mirror
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