tow JEEP COMPASS 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the en-
gine oil must be maintained at the correct
level. Check the oil level at regular intervals,
such as once a month or before a long trip.
The best time to check the engine oil level is
approximately five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil
level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the
engine is cold will give you an incorrect read-
ing.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground, and approximately five minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off, will improve
the accuracy of the oil level readings. Main-
tain the oil level between the range markings
on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated
by a crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Li-
ters) of oil when the reading is at the low end
of the indicated range will result in the oil
level at the full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
• Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil
aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This
could damage your engine.
• Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight
Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located in the front of
the engine compartment. Be sure to check
the fluid level in the reservoir at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush
out the residual washer fluid.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take
some washer fluid, apply it to a cloth or towel,
and wipe clean the wiper blades; this will
help blade performance.To prevent freeze-up of your windshield
washer system in cold weather, select a solu-
tion or mixture that meets or exceeds the
temperature range of your climate. This rat-
ing information can be found on most washer
fluid containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite
and burn you. Care must be exercised
when filling or working around the washer
solution.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-
free battery. You will never have to add water,
nor is periodic maintenance required.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution
and can burn or even blind you. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your eyes,
skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a
battery when attaching clamps. If acid
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Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
• The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of
your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofan
inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire re-
pairs and additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
have experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat
tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after
a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid
loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat
mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi
(96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches therun flat mode it has limited driving capabili-
ties and needs to be replaced immediately. A
Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while
a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice con-
ditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In
Case Of Emergency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 sec-
WARNING!
onds continuously when you are stuck,
and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom
of the tread grooves. They will appear as
bands when the tread depth becomes a
1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
Tire Tread
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION!
• Use of power washers exceeding
1,200 psi (8,274 kPa) can result in
damage or removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar-
riage at least once a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels, and
trunk be kept clear and open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in
the paint, touch them up immediately. The
cost of such repairs is considered the re-
sponsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision
or similar cause that destroys the paint and
protective coating, have your vehicle re-
paired as soon as possible. The cost of such
repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.• If you carry special cargo such as chemi-
cals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure
that such materials are well packaged and
sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
• An authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric uphol-
stery and carpeting.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning
purposes. Many are potentially flammable,
and if used in closed areas they may cause
respiratory harm.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the
following manner:
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by
blotting with a clean, dry towel.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean,
damp towel.
• For tough stains, apply Mopar Total Clean,
or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp
towel to remove soap residue.
• For grease stains, apply Mopar Multi-
Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and
remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove soap residue.
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other
form of protectants on Stain Repel
products.
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NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it tends
to show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric
dye transfer more so than darker colors. The
leather is designed for easy cleaning, and
FCA recommends Mopar total care leather
cleaner applied on a cloth to clean the leather
seats as needed.CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based
and/or Ketone based cleaning products to
clean leather seats, as damage to the seat
may result.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a
regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner, or
any commercial household-type glasscleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner.
Use caution when cleaning the inside rear
window equipped with electric defrosters or
windows equipped with radio antennas. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments
that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray
cleaner on the towel or cloth that you are
using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the
mirror.
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Car Washes..................248
Chains, Tire..................244
Changing A Flat Tire.........199, 237
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)..............72
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. . . .136
Checks, Safety................136
Child Safety Locks..............25
Cleaning
Wheels..................247
Windshield Wiper Blades.......235
Climate Control................40
Manual...................40
Clock.....................266
Clock Setting.................266
Compact Spare Tire.............243
Computer, Trip/Travel.............61
Cooling System...............235
Coolant Capacity............258
Coolant Level..............236
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............258, 259
Corrosion Protection............247
Cruise Light.............69, 70, 71
Customer Assistance............316
Customer Programmable Features. . . .290Daytime Running Lights........34, 35
Dealer Service................234
Defroster, Windshield............137
Diagnostic System, Onboard........71
Diesel Fuel..................257
Diesel Fuel Requirements.........257
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......34, 35
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...............233
Disabled Vehicle Towing..........216
Disturb.................302, 311
Door Ajar.................62, 63
Door Ajar Light..............62, 63
Driver's Seat Back Tilt............25
Electrical
Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).56
Electric Parking Brake...........145
Electronic Brake Control System......77
Anti-Lock Brake System........76
Traction Control System........77
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control)..................162
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....79
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.63
Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher........186
Jacking..............199, 237Jump Starting..............211
Overheating...............214
Tow Hooks................218
Towing..................216
Emission Control System Maintenance . .72
Engine.....................230
Checking Oil Level...........233
Coolant (Antifreeze)..........259
Cooling..................235
Exhaust Gas Caution.......136, 257
Jump Starting..............211
Oil .................258, 259
Oil Filler Cap..............230
Oil Selection..............258
Overheating...............214
Starting.................141
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .220
Exhaust Gas Caution.........136, 257
Exhaust System...............136
Exterior Lighting...............34
Exterior Lights.............34, 138
Filters
Air Conditioning..........47, 235
Engine Oil................259
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............186
INDEX
334

Capacity.................258
Checking.................233
Dipstick.................233
Filter...................259
Pressure Warning Light.........63
Recommendation............258
Viscosity.................258
Oil Pressure Light...............63
Onboard Diagnostic System.........71
Operating Precautions............71
Outside Rearview Mirrors..........34
Overheating, Engine............214
Paddle Shifters...............155
Paint Care..................247
Parking Brake................145
ParkSense Active Park Assist.......172
ParkSense System, Front And Rear . . .169
ParkSense System, Rear......167, 169
Passenger Air Bag Disable OFF......109
Passenger Air Bag Disable ON......109
Pets......................135
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)......295
Phone (Pairing)...............298
Phone (Uconnect)..............295
Power
Glass Sunroof...............50Inverter..................58
Lift Gate..................54
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .56
Windows..................48
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.....105
Preparation For Jacking..........200
Radial Ply Tires...............239
Radio
Presets...........267, 273, 281
Radio Operation...............267
Radio Screens.............271, 279
Radio (Sound Systems)..........267
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.....37, 38
Rear Camera.................176
Rear Cross Path................
87
Rear ParkSense System . . .167, 169, 176
Rear Seat, Folding............25, 29
Rear Wiper/Washer............37, 39
Recreational Towing.............183
Release, Hood.................53
Reminder, Lights On.............34
Reminder, Seat Belt.............98
Remote Control
Starting System.............17
Remote Keyless Entry............13
Arm The Alarm..............20Disarm The Alarm.............20
Programming Additional Key Fobs . . .19
Remote Starting
Exit Remote Start Mode........18
Remote Starting System...........17
Replacement Keys............14, 19
Replacement Tires.............241
Restraint, Head................30
Roll Over Warning................2
Rotation, Tires................245
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.......137
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle......138
Safety, Exhaust Gas.............136
Safety Tips..................136
Schedule, Maintenance..........222
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchor-
age ....................102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.....101
Lap/Shoulder Belts............99
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting.....101
Pregnant Women............105
Seat Belt Reminder............98
Seat Belt Maintenance...........250
Seat Belt Reminder..............98
Seat Belts................98, 137
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Time Delay, Headlight..........34, 36
Tires...............138, 238, 243
Aging (Life Of Tires)..........241
Air Pressure...............238
Chains..................244
Changing.............199, 237
Compact Spare.............243
General Information.......238, 243
High Speed...............239
Inflation Pressures...........238
Jacking...............199, 237
Life Of Tires...............241
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .91
Pressure Warning Light.........67
Radial..................239
Replacement..............241
Rotation.................245
Safety..................238
Snow Tires................242
Spare Tire.............243, 244
Spinning.................240
Tread Wear Indicators.........240
Wheel Nut Torque...........255
Tire Service Kit...............206
To Open Hood.................53
Tow Hooks, Emergency...........218
Towing.....................179Disabled Vehicle............216
Guide...................181
Recreational...............183
Weight..................181
Towing Eyes.................218
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . .183
Traction Control................77
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..........85
Trailer Towing................179
Minimum Requirements.......181
Trailer Towing Guide............181
T
railer Weight................181
Transaxle...................150
Automatic................150
Operation................150
Transfer Case
Fluid...................259
Transmission.................152
Automatic.............152, 237
Fluid...................259
Maintenance..............237
Manual..................147
Transporting Pets..............135
Tread Wear Indicators............240
Turn Signals.............34, 36, 70
Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display .265, 267Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch
Display...................279
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display.....271
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)
Making A Phone Call......295, 302
Receiving A Call............295
Uconnect Phone........295, 301, 302
Uconnect Voice Command.....301, 305
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.....101
USB Port................274, 282
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . .254
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security
Alarm).................19, 21
Vehicle Storage................47
Voice Command...............301
Voice Recognition System
(VR)..........301, 302, 305, 311
Warning Flasher, Hazard..........186
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description).................65
Warning, Roll Over...............2
Warnings And Cautions............4
Washer
Rear..................37, 39
Washers, Windshield......
.37, 38, 233
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