Cvt JEEP COMPASS 2016 1.G Owners Manual

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................337
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......337
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....338
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .338
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................339
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................339
▫ After Starting ....................... .339
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .340
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .340 ▫
Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...........340
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ..............342
▫ Downshifting ....................... .343
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .343
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............345
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .345
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ........................ .345
▫ Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission
(CVT) — If Equipped ...................352
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AUTOSTICK ......................... .357
▫ AutoStick
(Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) ........357
▫ AutoStick (CVT) — If Equipped ...........359
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .361
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................361
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ...............362
▫ When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD
Lock Lever Engaged — If Equipped ........363
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........363
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .365
▫ Driving Through Water .................368
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................370 
POWER STEERING .....................371
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............372
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .373
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .375
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .376
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .376
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............377
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............377
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............379
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............379
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................380
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............383
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........383
334 STARTING AND OPERATING

Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati-
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly
different feeling or response during normal operation in
the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during
some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages.
NOTE:Engagement of the torque converter clutch is
inhibited at very cold temperatures. Because the engine
speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not
engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting
into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. The torque
converter clutch will function normally once the trans-
mission is sufficiently warm.
Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission
(CVT) — If Equipped
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever
out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter-
lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift
lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
NOTE: The Continuously Variable Automatic Transmis-
sion (CVT) changes ratios in a continuous manner. This
may sometimes feelas if it is slipping, but this is normal
and does not harm anything.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when
shifting between these gears.
352 STARTING AND OPERATING

NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift
the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the best fuel economy. The DRIVE
position provides optimum driving characteristics under
all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick shift
control (refer to “AutoStick (CVT)” in this section for
356 STARTING AND OPERATING

•The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a
fault or overheat condition is detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the
right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick
mode at any time without taking your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or
personal injury.
AutoStick (CVT) — If Equipped
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing six manually selectable gear ratios, giving you
more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts
and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle perfor-
mance. This system can also provide you with more
control during passing, city driving, cold slippery condi-
tions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other
situations.
Operation
NOTE:
AutoStick is not available until the CVT warms
up in cold weather.
When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, AutoStick
is activated by moving the shift lever side-to-side. Mov-
ing the shift lever to the right (+) will activate AutoStick
and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you
are already operating in or near Overdrive, in which case
sixth gear ratio will be selected. In like manner, moving
the shift lever to the left (-) will activate AutoStick and
shift to the next lower manual ratio. The manually-
selected gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster.5
STARTING AND OPERATING 359

Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground Manual
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
(FWD Only) 6-Speed Automatic
4WD CVT Auto-
matic Trans- mission
Flat Tow NONE
• Transmis-
sion in
NEUTRAL
• Key in
ACC or
ON/RUN
position
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h) max
speed
• 15 miles (24 km)
max distance
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h) max
speed
• 15 miles (24 km)
max distance
NOT
ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT
ALLOWED
Front FWD Models ONLY OK
NOT ALLOWED FWD Models
ONLY
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST
METHOD
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485

With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels OFFthe ground).
• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels OFFthe ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed
automatic transmission only ( NOTthe Continuously
Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km). Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed auto-
matic
only) may also be towed (under the same limita-
tions shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If these vehicles require towing,
make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
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▫Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If
Equipped .......................... .517
▫ Automatic Transmission (CVT) —
If Equipped ........................ .519
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......520
▫ Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD
Models Only ....................... .521
▫ Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models
Only ............................. .522
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .522
 FUSES ............................. .529
▫ Integrated Power Module (IPM) ...........530
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................535 
REPLACEMENT BULBS .................535
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................536
▫ Headlamps ........................ .536
▫ Fog Lamps ......................... .537
▫ Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp ........537
▫ License Lamps ...................... .538
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ..........538
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................538
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .539
▫ Engine ............................ .539
▫ Chassis ........................... .541
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant (CVT)
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid
which has the special friction coefficient additives neces-
sary for proper steel belt traction on the drive and driven
pulleys. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts”
in this section for fluid specifications. It is important to
maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level using
the recommended fluid.
No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission;
only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause belt slip and
result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this sec-
tion for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped Use only MOPAR CVTF+4 Continuously Variable Transmis- sion Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may
affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If
Equipped Use only MOPAR SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE
80W-90 API GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE
80W-90 API GL 5.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541