transmission 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

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal
lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into PARK orthe manual transmission into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking
brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children). A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
REMOTE START
NOTE:
The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with
Remote Start.
• Push the REMOTE START button
on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will Remote Start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle Security Alarm not active
GETTING STARTED
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. Refer to “Maintaining Your
Vehicle,” for the recommended viscosity and quality grades.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase untilthe button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the
SET (-) button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for more information. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the
chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle
will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed.
NOTE:
The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight
speed change on moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive
without Electronic Speed Control.
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WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is
put into REVERSE. The ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on
the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the
liftgate.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back
Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing
up. You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to
pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4, 5 or 6 speeds, the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has an infinite number of speeds. This
allows it to adjust to exactly the right ratio to optimize performance and fuel
economy.
Under hard acceleration, you may hear more engine noise than with a conventional
transmission. The CVT may also occasionally feel like it is “slipping”. These
characteristics are perfectly normal and contribute to the CVT's efficiency.
The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift
positions. Some models include a LOW position (the LOW position manually
downshifts the transmission to a lower available ratio based on vehicle speed); in
others, manual shifts are made using the AutoStick shift control. Moving the shift
lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position (if equipped with AutoStick)
will manually select from a set of predefined transmission gear ratios, and will display
the current gear in the instrument cluster as 1, 2, 3, etc.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The
transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will
develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift
positions. Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift control. Moving the
shift lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will manually select the
transmission gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 1, 2,
3, etc.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix mode).
Heated Mirrors
The exterior mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever
you turn on the rear window defroster.
Manual Climate Controls
1 — Rotate Blower Control
2 — Push Air Recirculation Button
3 — Rotate Temperature Control4 — Push A/C Button
5 — Rotate Mode Control
6 — Push Rear Window Defroster
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink)
• HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices suchas garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
• The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink channels.
• The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink
Ensure that your vehicle is parked out-
side of the garage before you begin pro-
gramming.
For efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency sig-
nal, it is recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held transmitter of
the device that is being programmed to
the HomeLink system.
To erase the channels, place the ignition
switch into the ON/RUN position, then
push and hold the two outside HomeLink
buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or
until the red indicator flashes.
NOTE:
Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the
first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
HomeLink Buttons
1 — HomeLink Channels
ELECTRONICS
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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.
UTILITY
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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.
UTILITY
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