engine overheat JEEP COMPASS 2016 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FCA US LLC...... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTEDKEYFOB ................... 10
REMOTE START............... 11
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 12
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 13
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............ 14
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 18
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 22
FRONT SEATS ................ 23
REAR SEATS ................ 26
HEATEDSEATS ............... 27
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 28
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 29
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER ......... 30
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHERS .................. 32
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 34
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 37
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ........... 37
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ............... 38
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ...... 38
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ..................... 39
POWER SUNROOF ............. 40
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 42
UCONNECT 130............... 44
UCONNECT 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITE
RADIO ..................... 46
UCONNECT 230 ............... 49
UCONNECT 430/430N ........... 52
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL
LINK ...................... 64
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.. 68
AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL ......... 69
UCONNECT PHONE ............. 70
UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND ...... 72
Bluetooth STREAMING AUDIO ...... 75
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ............... 75
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ....... 76
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) ................. 78
POWER INVERTER ............. 81
POWER OUTLET .............. 82
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 83
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ....... 85
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............ 86
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .......... 87
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................... 87
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS .................... 91
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...... 93
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OVERHEATING ............... 93
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..... 94
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .... 102
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 105
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 106
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 107
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .............. 108
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 108
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . 109
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L . . . 110
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . 112
FLUID CAPACITIES............ 114
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS .................... 114
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..... 116
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....... 116
FUSES ................... 121
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . 123
REPLACEMENT BULBS ......... 126
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 127
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 127
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 127
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 127
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES .............. 128
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ................... 129
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 130
INDEX.................. 132
TABLE OF CONTENTS

If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
However, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine
is running, immediate service is required, and you may experience reduced perfor-
mance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall, and your vehicle may require towing.
– Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and
tire tread life and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE
AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE
PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES
BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree
of brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
– Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
– Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, you will
experience reduced vehicle performance until the automatic transmission cools
down. If the overheating continues, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with
the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you
may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do notincrease engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the
automatic transmission oil may become too hot.
If the transmission overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience reduced
performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Stop the vehicle and run
the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off. Once
the transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating may reoccur.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a
rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with
automatic transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission),
while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing
the engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating
and reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure during prolonged efforts to
free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On"
mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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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
INDEX
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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
INDEX
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Hill Descent Control Indicator . .92
InstrumentCluster ........30
LowFuel ..............87
SeatBeltReminder ........91
Security Alarm...........92
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............88
Transmission Warning .......90
TurnSignal ..........30,31
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........10
Lubrication, Body ...........116
Lumbar Support ............26
Maintenance Free Battery ......116
Maintenance,General ........116
MaintenanceProcedures.......116
Maintenance Record .........120
MaintenanceSchedule........116
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)................91
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .......115
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......116
MediaCenterRadio........49,52
MOPAR Accessories .........129
Multi-Function Control Lever .....30
Navigation ................61
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .................61
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .61
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....29
OilChangeIndicator..........92
Oil,Engine ........... 114, 116
Capacity ..............114
Change Interval .........116
Checking .............116
Disposal ..............116
Filter ............ 114, 116
Filter Disposal ..........116
Materials Added To .......116
Recommendation .....114, 116
Viscosity .............116
Oil Filter, Selection ..........116
Oil Pressure Light ...........87 Outlet
Power ................82
Overheating, Engine ..........93
PaintCare...............116
Panic Alarm ...............10
Passing Light ..............31
Phone (Pairing) .............70
Phone (Uconnect) ...........70
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............123
Power Inverter ...............81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............82
Sunroof ...............40
Power Seats Down.................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Tilt ..................24
Up ..................24
Power Steering Fluid .........115
Power Transfer Unit ..........115
Preparation For Jacking ........95
Programmable Electronic Features . .76
Radio Presets ........45,47,50,55
RadioOperation.....45,47,50,55
R
earCamera ..............37
Rear ParkSense System ........37
Rear Seat, Folding ...........26
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........34
Refrigerant ...............116
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors .........10
Remote Starting How To Use Remote Start .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
INDEX
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