cruise control JEEP COMPASS 2016 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, push the SET (-) button
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before pushing the SET (-) button.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
White Telltale Indicator Light
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
This indicator shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on.
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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

Snow Tires............................. .407
Spare Tire .....................408, 409, 410, 457
Spark Plugs ............................ .539
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .178
Cancel .............................. .177
Resume ............................. .177
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................175
Starting ............................... .337
Automatic Transmission ..................338
Cold Weather ......................... .339
Engine Fails To Start .....................339
Manual Transmission ....................337
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .337
Steering Power ........................... .371, 372
Tilt Column .......................... .174
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............315Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .315
Storage
............................... .535
Storage Bin ............................. .200
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .329
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .482
Sun Roof .............................. .191
Sun Visor Extension ........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .499
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........323
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................205
Tilt Down .............................. .151
Up ................................ .151
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .174
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......397, 398
Tire Markings ........................... .391
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