lights JEEP COMPASS 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian
Residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and yourlocation, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
– Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.8 L). This light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
– Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this
light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
– Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on or turns on while driving, we recommend
you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
– Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
– Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
– Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
This light informs you of a problem with the system.
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– 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 your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
– 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.
–Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
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 Traction Control System (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 pushing the ESC Off
switch.
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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– Front Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
– Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is
set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is
first turned on.
– 4WD Indicator
This light indicates the vehicle is in 4-wheel drive (4WD) mode.
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
– Cruise Indicator
This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed Control System is ON.
– Hill Descent Control Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when Hill Descent Control (HDC) has been selected
using the Hill Descent Control Switch.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime
sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is dis-
played. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate
as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.
The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty
and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, powersteering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required mainte-
nance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR
In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by
MOPAR featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Compass.
For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local dealership or
online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
EXTERIOR:
• Sunroof Air Deflector • Front Air Deflector • Molded Splash Guards
• Hitch Receiver • Vehicle Cover • Camping Tent
• Roadside Safety Kit • 16’ Steel Wheels • 17” Steel Wheels
• 18” Black/Silver Wheels • 18” Chrome-Clad Wheels • Wheel Locks
• Trailer Towing Accessories • Chrome Mirror Covers • Chrome Door Handles
• Chrome Fuel Door
INTERIOR:
• Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Bright Pedal Kit
• Slush Mats • Cargo Tote • Cargo Nets
• Cargo Tray • Shift Knob • Katzkin Leather Interiors
ELECTRONICS:
• iPod Adapter • Remote Start • Ambient Light Kit
• Mopar Connect •
Electronic Vehicle TrackingSystem (EVTS)• Kicker Speakers
CARRIERS:
• Roof Basket • Bike Carrier• Roof Top Cargo Carriers
• Canoe Carrier • Water Sports Carrier • Hitch-mount Bike Carrier
•
Ski and Snowboard Carriers
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
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Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze) .............116
Adding Washer Fluid .........116
Adjust Down .................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Up ..................24
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......14
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBagComponents ........14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight.....14,17
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........16,108
Event Data Recorder (EDR). .17, 108
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideAirBags ............15
SideImpacts ............14
AirBagLight............17,87
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........116
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....116
Air Conditioning ............39
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....116
Air Conditioning System .......116
Air Recirculation ..........38,39
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......12,92
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .114, 116 Capacities ............114
Disposal ..............116
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........87
Appearance Care ...........116
Assistance Towing ...........87
Audio Jack ........45,48,51,57
Audio Settings ........45,47,50
Audio Systems (Radio) .........44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................39
Automatic Transmission ........38
FluidType ............115 Overheating
............93
AxleFluid...............115
Back-Up Camera ............37
Battery .................116
Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile
Phone Or Audio Device After
Pairing ................70
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....116
BrakeFluid ..............115
Brakes.................116
Brake System .............116
Master Cylinder .........116
Warning Light ...........89
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................29
Bulb Replacement ..........126
Bulbs,Light..............126
Calibration, Compass .........76
Canada.................128
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............114
Capacities, Fluid ...........114
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ............116
CarWashes ..............116
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........45,48,51,56
Change Oil Indicator ..........92
ChangingAFlatTire..........94
Charging System Light .........87
Child Restraint .............18
Child Restraints ............18
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..............18
Child Seat Installation .........18
Cleaning Wheels ..............116
Windshield Wiper Blades ....116
Climate

Control .............38
Clock Setting .......44,47,50,53
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .87
Brake Warning Light ........89
Charging System Light ......87
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................91
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light...........87
FrontFogLightIndicator .....92
HighBeamIndicator .......91
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................87
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL).................91
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....87
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............88
Turn Signal Indicator .......91
Vehicle Security Light .......92
Clutch .................116
ClutchFluid..............116
Compact Spare Tire ..........124
Compass Calibration ..........76
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........114
Cooling System ............116
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .116
Coolant Level ...........116
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....116
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....116
Inspection ............116
Points To Remember ......116
Pressure Cap ...........116
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........114, 116
Corrosion Protection .........116
Customer Assistance ......127, 128
Defects, Reporting ..........128
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ......32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......31
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........87
Disarming, Security System ......12
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .116
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .42
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .91 Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light.................87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ................76
Average Fuel Consumption ....75
Distance Traveled .........75
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ............75
ExitMenu ..............75
Language (Selecting The
Language) ..............76
Travel Time .............75
Trip Functions ...........75
Units (Set Units) ..........76
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ...............94
Jump Starting ..........102
Overheating ............93
Towing ............87,106
Engine Air Cleaner ............116
Break-In Recommendations . . .29
Checking Oil Level ........116
Compartment ........110, 112
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......114
Cooling ...............116
Jump Starting ..........102
Oil .............. 114, 116
Oil

Filler Cap ...........116
Oil Selection ...........116
Overheating ............93
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............108
Exhaust System ............116
Filters Air Cleaner ............116
EngineOil ......... 114, 116
Engine Oil Disposal .......116
Flashers TurnSignal .............91
Fluid, Brake ..............115
Fluid Capacities ............114
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................114
FogLights .............31,92
FoldingRearSeat ...........26
FoldingRearSeat(Sedan) ......26
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Four Wheel Drive Operation......83
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......107
Fuel Capacity ..............114
Octane Rating ..........114
Tank Capacity ..........114
Fuses..................121
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...........78,80
Gasoline(Fuel) ............114
Gear Select Lever Override ......105
GeneralMaintenance.........116
Glass Cleaning ............116
GPS Navigation (Uconnect GPS) . . .63
Hard Drive (HDD) ............57
Headlights Cleaning .............116
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch ...............31
OnWithWipers ..........33
Passing ...............31
Switch ...............30
Head Restraints ............22
Heated Mirrors ...........38,39
Heated Seats ..............27
High Beam Indicator ..........91
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..........31
HomeLink Operation ..............80
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).............78,80
Hood Release .............109
Installing A Child Restraint With ALR..................20
Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH Lower Anchorages .....20
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt ..........20
Instrument Cluster ............8
Indicators ..............8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ............8,87,91
Instrument Panel Cover .......116
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .116 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . .121
Interior And Instrument Lights . . .6, 7
Interior Appearance Care
.......116
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .32
Introduction ...............2
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........81
Inverter, Power .............81
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ........69
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ....75
Jacking Instructions ..........96
Jack Location ..............94
Jack Operation ...........94,96
Jump Starting .............102
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Start ............11
Unlock The Doors .........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .76
Lane Change Assist ..........
31
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........13
Latches Hood ...............109
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren)...............18
Left Switch Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .68
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....34
LightBulbs ..............126
Lights AirBag ...............17
Cruise ................92
Dimmer Switch,
Headlight ...........30,31
Engine Temperature Warning . . .90
Fog ...............31,92
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ....92
Headlights .............30
Headlights On With Wipers ....33
Headlight Switch .........30
HighBeam .............31
High Beam Indicator .......91
High Beam/Low Beam Select . .31
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