traction control JEEP COMPASS 2017 2.G User Guide

Driving Across An Incline
If at all possible avoid driving across an incline. If it is
necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities. Driving across an
incline places more weight on the down-hill wheels, which
increases the possibilities of a down-hill slide or rollover.
Make sure the surface has good traction with firm and
stable soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle
heading slightly up or down.
WARNING!
Driving across an incline increases the risk of a roll-
over, which may result in severe injury.
If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway
If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep
hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and immediately
apply the brake. Restart the engine and shift to REVERSE.
Back slowly down the hill allowing engine and hill descent
braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if
necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock.
WARNING!
If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt
to turn around. To do so may result in tipping and
rolling the vehicle, which may result in severe injury.
Always back carefully straight down a hill in RE-
VERSE gear. Never back down a hill in NEUTRAL
using only the vehicle brakes. Never drive diagonally
across a hill, always drive straight up or down.
Driving Through Water
Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water.
Water crossings should be avoided if possible, and only be
attempted when necessary in a safe responsible manner.
You should only drive through areas which are designated
and approved. You should tread lightly and avoid damage
to the environment. You should know your vehicles abili-
ties and be able to recover it if something goes wrong. You
should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep
water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake.
If the engine stalls, do not attempt to restart it. Determine
if it has ingested water first. The key to any crossing is low
and slow. You want to use low (L Off-Road [if equipped] )
with the 4WD LOCK engaged and proceed very slowly
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad-
equate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring,
Summer, Fall and Winter). Traction levels may vary be-
tween different all season tires. All season tires can be
identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designation on the
tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi-
tions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware
these tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving
conditions. Install Winter tires on your vehicle when am-
bient temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are
covered with ice or snow. For more information, contact an
authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or
mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use
Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex-
cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 325

Dimmer Switch, Headlight.....................47
Dipsticks Power Steering ..........................215
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................298
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......32
Door Locks ..............................29
KeyFob................................29
Remote ................................29
Remote Keyless Entry ......................29
Door Locks, Automatic .......................30
Door Opener, Garage .........................78
Downshifting ............................ .204
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................35
Driving ................................. .236
Off-Pavement .......................... .236
Off-Road ............................. .236
Electrical Power Outlets .......................89
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................46
Electronic Brake Control System ................131
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................130
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................138
Traction Control System ....................134 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
.........216
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............134
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........115
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ............................251, 305
Jump Starting .......................... .267
Towing ............................... .274
Emission Control System Maintenance ............127
Engine ...............................284, 285
Air Cleaner ............................ .291
Block Heater ............................199
Break-In Recommendations .................199
Checking Oil Level .......................286
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................287, 295, 340
Cooling ............................286, 294
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................191, 338
Jump Starting .......................... .267
Oil ............................288, 339, 340
Oil
Filler Cap .....................284, 285, 288
Oil Filter ...............................289
Oil Selection ............................288
Oil Synthetic ............................289
Overheating ............................270
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........173, 276
Ethanol ................................. .335
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INDEX 415

Tire Service Kit........260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................229
Towing ................................. .224
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................382
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .274
Guide .................................228
Recreational ............................235
Weight ............................... .228
Towing Assistance ..........................382
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............235
Traction Control .......................... .134
Trailer Towing ............................ .224
Cooling System Tips ..................... .234
Hitches ............................... .227
Minimum Requirements ....................229
Tips ................................. .233
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................229
Wiring ............................... .232
Trailer Towing Guide ........................228
Trailer Weight ............................ .228
Transaxle Automatic ..............................21
Transmission Automatic ....................204, 205, 301, 302
Fluid .......................... .301, 302, 342Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
.......78
Transporting Pets ..........................191
Tread Wear Indicators .......................316
Trip Computer ............................109
Turn Signals ........................49, 123, 247
UCI Connector ............................366
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ...............385
Phone Call Features .......................378
Phone Features ..........................381
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ..................371
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................324
Universal Consumer Interface

(UCI) Connector .....366
Universal Transmitter ........................78
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................154
Vanity Mirrors .............................46
Variance, Compass ..........................108
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............332
Vehicle Loading ........................222, 310
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........25
Vehicle Storage .............................66
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