key JEEP COMPASS 2016 1.G Repair Manual

Manual Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
• FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheels OFFthe ground).
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition
is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline.
Additional damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe engine, transmission,
or drivetrain damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487

CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
488 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Capacities........................... .538
Disposal ............................. .513
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................377
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................240
Appearance Care ........................ .522
Assistance Towing ........................ .126
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .380
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ....................32, 33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........323
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .520
Automatic Transmission ...........343, 345, 517, 519
Autostick ............................ .357
Fluid And Filter Changes ..............518, 520
Fluid Level Check ...................... .518
Fluid Type .....................517, 519, 541
Gear Ranges ...................... .346, 353
Special Additives ....................517, 519 Autostick
........................... .357, 359
Axle Fluid ............................. .541
Battery ............................ .231, 501
Charging System Light ...................231
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................504
B-Pillar Location ......................... .397
Brake Assist System ...................... .379
Brake Fluid ............................ .541
Brake, Parking .......................... .373
Brakes ................................ .375
Brake System ........................ .375, 514
Master Cylinder ....................... .515
Parking ............................. .373
Warning Light ........................ .226
Brake/T

ransmission Interlock .................345
Bulb Replacement ..................... .535, 53610
INDEX 567

Cupholders............................ .201
Customer Assistance ...................... .555
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Dealer Service ........................... .496
Defroster, Rear Window .....................208
Defroster, Windshield ................99, 321, 327
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................172
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................493
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .372
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................513
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ............................30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .181
Downshifting ........................... .343
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .155
Driving ............................... .361
Off-Pavement ......................... .362
Off-Road ............................ .362
Electrical Power Outlets .....................194
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............376
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................377
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................388
Traction Control System ...................383
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........175
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............383
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........232
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......249
570 INDEX

GaugesFuel ................................ .241
Gear Ranges ........................ .346, 353
Gear Select Lever Override ..................483
General Information ...................... .143
Glass Cleaning .......................... .527
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................436
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............433, 435
GVWR ................................ .433
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ................112
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................453
Headlights ............................. .536
Cleaning ............................ .527
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........167
On With Wipers .....................168, 173
Passing ............................. .167
Replacing ............................ .536
Switch .............................. .164Head Restraints
......................... .156
Heated Mirrors ...........................111
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .318
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .340
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .167
Hill Descent Control ....................247, 389
Hill Start Assist .......................... .380
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .438
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............181
Hood Release ........................... .162
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Information Center, Vehicle ..................249
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
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INDEX 573

Instrument Cluster..................229, 230, 244
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............217
Instrument Panel Cover .....................527
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............528
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............530
Interior Appearance Care ....................526
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............172
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio .............147, 314
Jacking Instructions ....................... .458
Jack Location ........................... .457
Jack Operation ....................... .456, 458
Jump Starting ........................... .477
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17 Key, Replacement
..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............537
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................44
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .162
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .426
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life Of Tires ............................ .412
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................39
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............207
Light Bulbs ......................... .101, 535
Lights ............................. .101, 164
AirBag .........................72, 99, 225
Back-Up ............................. .537
Brake Assist Warning ....................387
574 INDEX

Remote ControlDoor Locks ............................20
Security Alarm ..........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........315
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .535
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .495
Replacement Tires ........................ .413
Reporting Safety Defects ....................559
Restraint, Head .......................... .156
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................203
Roll Over Warning ..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .209
Rotation, Tires .......................... .415
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................99Safety Checks Outside Vehicle
................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................559
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................98
Safety Information, Tire .....................391
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................278, 305
Schedule, Maintenance .....................544
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......50
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........55
Energy Management Feature ................55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................47
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............49
Pregnant Women ........................54
Seat Belt Extender .......................53
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................55
Seat Belt Reminder .......................43
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .528
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INDEX 579

Seat Belt Reminder.........................43
Seat Belts ............................ .42, 99
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........50
Child Restraint ..........................75
Extender ..............................53
Front Seat ....................... .42, 44, 47
Inspection .............................99
Operating Instructions ....................47
Pregnant Women ........................54
Pretensioners ...........................55
Rear Seat ..............................44
Reminder ............................ .224
Untwisting Procedure .....................49
Seats .............................. .149, 151
Adjustment .....................149, 151, 153
Heated .............................. .152
Lumbar Support ....................... .155
Rear Folding ......................... .160Rear Folding (Sedan)
.....................160
Seatback Release ....................... .155
Tilting .............................. .155
Security Alarm ........................ .18, 228
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............539
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .555
Service Contract ......................... .557
Service Manuals ......................... .560
Settings, Personal ........................ .255
Setting The Clock ...................263, 283, 293
Shift Lever Override ...................... .483
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............342
Shoulder Belts ............................44
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............330
Signals, Turn ..................... .101, 244, 537
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................414
580 INDEX

Cooling System Tips.....................447
Hitches ............................. .438
Minimum Requirements ..................441
Tips................................ .446
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................440
Wiring .............................. .444
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .439
Trailer Weight ........................... .439
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ..................343, 345, 517, 519
Fluid ........................ .517, 519, 541
Manual ............................. .340
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....181
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ......................411
Trip Computer .......................... .247Turn Signals
..................... .166, 244, 537
UCI Connector .......................... .309
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Operation .............................114
Phone Call Features .....................121
Phone Features ........................ .125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
Phone .............................. .132
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........291
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............286
Operating Instructions Radio Mode .......282, 292
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .288
Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio .............277, 304
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............298
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........292
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INDEX 583