warning lights JEEP COMPASS 2017 2.G User Guide

Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending
on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether
to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform
the following functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard
lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light
button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•
Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured if the air bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring, in-
cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side
of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on
your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air
bag system service. If your seat, including your trim
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WARNING!(Continued)
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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NOTE:
•When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank
is full.
• Tighten the gas cap about ¼ turn until you hear one
click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened.
• If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will
come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the
vehicle is refueled.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP”
message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter in the instrument cluster. Refer to “Warning And
Indicator Lights” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap
properly and push the odometer/trip odometer RESET
button to turn the message off. If the problem continues,
the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and
Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and
rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so
GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load
weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver,
all passengers, options and cargo.
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DRIVING TIPS
On-Road Driving Tips
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a nar-
rower track to make them capable of performing in a wide
variety of off-road applications. Specific design character-
istics give them a higher center of gravity than conven-
tional passenger cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily in off-
road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover.
Off-Road Driving Tips
You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-road.
You should be familiar with the terrain and area before
proceeding. There are many types of surface conditions:
hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow
and ice. Every surface has a different effect on your
vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Controlling yourvehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so
always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain
a good driving posture. Avoid sudden accelerations, turns
or braking. In most cases there are no road signs, posted
speed limits or signal lights. Therefore you will need to use
your own good judgment on what is safe and what is not.
When on a trail, you should always be looking ahead for
surface obstacles and changes in terrain. The key is to plan
your future driving route while remembering what you are
currently driving over.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other com-
bustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust
system could cause a fire.
WARNING!
Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo.
Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off-road
situation.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
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 displayed.
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 instrument cluster display equipped vehicles, “Oil
Change Required” will be displayed in the cluster and a
single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On non-instrument cluster display equipped vehicles,
“Change Oil” will flash in the 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 “Warning And
Indicator Lights” or “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Get-
ting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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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Exhaust Gas Caution.....................191, 338
Exhaust System ........................191, 293
Exterior Lights ..........................47, 194
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .291
Air Conditioning ..................... .66, 290
Engine Oil ..........................289, 340
Engine Oil Disposal .......................289
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .245
Turn Signal ..................... .123, 194, 247
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .198
Fluid, Brake ............................. .342
Fluid Capacities ............................339
Fluid Leaks ...............................194
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ..................... .303
Automatic Transmission ....................302
Cooling System ..................... .287, 295
Power Steering ..........................215
Fog Lights ............................ .48, 246
Folding Rear Seat ...........................38
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................245
Four Wheel Drive ..........................214 Systems
...............................214
Four Wheel Drive Operation ..................214
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .272
Fuel ................................... .335
Adding ...............................221
Additives ............................. .337
Capacity ...............................339
Clean Air ............................. .335
Ethanol ...............................335
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .221
Gasoline ...............................335
Light .................................121
Materials Added ........................ .337
Methanol ............................. .335
Octane Rating ........................335, 340
T

ank Capacity .......................... .339
Fueling ................................. .221
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .............78, 83
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..............126, 221, 222
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .335
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................ .335, 339
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .335
Gear Ranges .......................... .206, 211
Gear Select Lever Override ....................271
416 INDEX

General Information........................ .396
Glass Cleaning ............................329
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................225
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................224
GVWR ................................. .222
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ..................371
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .245
Headlights ...............................246
Cleaning ...............................326
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........47
On With Wipers ........................49, 53
Passing ................................47
Replacing ............................. .246
Switch .................................47
Head Restraints ............................40
Heated Mirrors .............................46
Heated Seats ...............................37
Heater ...................................55
Heater, Engine Block ........................199
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......47
Hill Descent Control ........................139
Hill Start Assist ............................132
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .227HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)
................78
Hood Release ..............................72
Ignition ..................................21
Key ................................19, 21
Ignition Key Removal ........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................23
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................44
Instrument Cluster ..........................123
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................329
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...............248
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................50
Interior Appearance Care .....................328
Interior Lights ..............................50
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............52
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..............370, 399
Jacking Instructions ........................ .253
Jack Location ............................ .252
Jack Operation ..................... .251,

253, 305
Jump Starting ............................ .267
Key-In Reminder ............................2312
INDEX 417

Key, Programming..........................24
Key, Replacement ...........................24
Keys ....................................19
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................23
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................247
Lane Change Assist ..........................49
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .150
Latches ................................. .194
Hood ..................................72
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .194
Life Of Tires ............................. .317
Liftgate (Sedan) .............................74
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................54
Light Bulbs .......................... .194, 245
Lights .................................. .194
AirBag .........................111, 164, 192
Back-Up ...............................247
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .137
Brake Warning ..........................112
Cargo .................................75
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .247
Cruise ............................... .125
Daytime Running .........................47
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................47 Exterior
...............................194
Fog................................48, 246
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................245
Headlights ..............................47
Headlights On With Wipers ...............49, 53
Headlight Switch .........................47
High Beam ..............................47
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................47
Instrument Cluster ........................47
Interior ................................50
License ............................... .247
Lights On Reminder .......................49
Low Fuel ............................. .121
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........116
Map Reading ............................50
Park ................................. .124
Seat Belt Reminder .......................111
Security Alarm ........................26, 113
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............117
Traction Contr

ol ........................ .137
Turn Signal ....................49, 123, 194, 247
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......123
Loading Vehicle ............................222
Tires................................. .309
Locks ....................................29
418 INDEX

Automatic Door..........................30
Child Protection ..........................32
Door ..................................29
Power Door .............................30
Lubrication, Body ..........................292
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) .....................92
Lug Nuts ............................... .333
Lumbar Support ............................35
Maintenance Schedule .......................279
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....116,127
Manual, Service ............................409
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ........................304
Manual Transmission ........................301
Fluid Level Check ........................301
Frequency Of Fluid Change .................301
Lubricant Selection .................301, 304, 342
Map/Reading Lights .........................50
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................299
Methanol ............................... .335
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .109
Mirrors ..................................44
Automatic Dimming .......................44
Electric Powered ..........................46 Exterior Folding
..........................45
Heated .................................46
Outside ................................45
Rearview ...............................44
Vanity .................................46
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................140
MOPAR Parts ............................ .409
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................199
Occupant Restraints ........................ .147
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................335
Oil, Engine ........................288, 339, 340
Capacity ...............................339
Change Interval ........................ .288
Checking ............................. .286
Disposal ...............................289
Filter ............................. .289, 340
Filter Disposal .......................... .289
Identification

Logo.......................288
Materials Added To .......................289
Pressure Warning Light ....................114
Recommendation .....................288, 339
Synthetic ............................. .289
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