trailer 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

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man
with Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) 32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
2.4L Auto With Freedom Drive II Off Road
Package (AWL) 32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of
occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the
Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmis-
sion
Flat Tow None • Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC Posi-
tion NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front FWD Models ONLY FWD Models ONLY
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer All OK OK
NOTE:
• Vehicles equipped with manual transmissionsmay be recreationally towed (flat
towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmissionis
in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
• When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.
Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure
all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
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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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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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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace
if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. Check park brake
function, adjust if necessary. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs** X X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. X X
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. X X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. (CVT only) XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only) X
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid (six-speed only) if you
frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain
roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or
if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. XX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation
or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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FUSES
WARNING!
• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse withthe same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any
other material. Failure to use proper fuses may result in serious personal injury,
fire and/or property damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is off and that all the other
services are switched off and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an authorized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows,
contact an authorized dealer.
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air
cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that
identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
1 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow – If
Equipped
2 –15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD Control
Module – IfEquipped
3 –10 Amp Red Rear Center Brake
Light Switch
4 –10 Amp Red Ignition Switch/Clock
Spring
5 –15 Amp Lt Blue Battery Feed For
Power Tech
6 –10 Amp Red Power Mirror/Steering
Control Satellite
Radio/Hands-Free Phone
7 –30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw
8 –30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw
9 40 Amp Green –Power Seats
10 –20 Amp Yellow Power Locks/Interior
Lighting
11 –15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet
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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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