maintenance schedule JEEP COMPASS 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

Perform the maintenance listed in the
“Scheduled Servicing”. Refer to “Scheduled
Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance”
for the proper maintenance intervals. When
towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or
GCWR ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision.
Follow these guidelines to make your
trailer towing as safe as possible:
• Make certain that the load is secured in
the trailer and will not shift during
travel. When trailering cargo that is not
fully secured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the driver
to control. You could lose control of your
vehicle and have a collision.
WARNING!
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer,
do not overload your vehicle or trailer.
Overloading can cause a loss of control,
poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used be-
tween your vehicle and trailer. Always
connect the chains to the hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be
parked on a grade. When parking, apply
the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put
the tow vehicle transmission in PARK.
For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
WARNING!
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.
Always, block or "chock" the trailer
wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
•
Total weight must be distributed between
the tow vehicle and the trailer such that
the following four ratings are not ex-
ceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer
hitch utilized.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING......222
1.4L Gasoline Engine...........222
Diesel Engines................226
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.....230
1.4L Engine.................230
2.0L Diesel Engine.............231
1.6L Diesel Engine.............232
Checking Oil Level.............233
Adding Washer Fluid............233
Maintenance-Free Battery........233
DEALER SERVICE...........234
Air Conditioner Maintenance.......234Wiper Blades................235
Cooling System...............235
Brake System................236
Manual Transmission — If Equipped . .237
Automatic Transmission..........237
RAISING THE VEHICLE.......237
TIRES....................238
Tires — General Information.......238
Tire Types...................242
Spare Tires — If Equipped........243
Tire Chains (Traction Devices).......244Tire Rotation Recommendations.....245
STORING THE VEHICLE.......246
BODYWORK...............247
Protection From Atmospheric Agents . .247
Body And Underbody Maintenance . . .247
Preserving The Bodywork.........248
INTERIORS................249
Seats And Fabric Parts...........249
Plastic And Coated Parts..........250
Leather Parts.................250
Glass Surfaces...............251
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
1.4L Gasoline Engine
The scheduled services listed in this manual
must be done at the times or mileages speci-
fied to protect your vehicle warranty and
ensure the best vehicle performance and re-
liability. More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severe operating con-
ditions, such as dusty areas and very short
trip driving. Inspection and service should
also be done anytime a malfunction is sus-
pected.
• Change your engine oil more often if you
drive your vehicle off-road for an extended
period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
or 12 months, whichever comes first.Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser-
voir and brake master cylinder, fill as
needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.
At Each Oil Change
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten ter-
minals as required.• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection
and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty
or off-road conditions.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” on the fol-
lowing page for the required maintenance
intervals.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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Mileage or time passed (which-
ever comes first)
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Replace toothed timing drive
belt (1.4L Gasoline Engines)
(***)XX
* The brake fluid change interval is time
based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
** For 1.4L engine, to guarantee correct
operation and prevent serious damage to the
engine, it is essential to proceed as follows:
only use spark plugs specifically certified for
these engines; all spark plugs should be of
the same type and brand; strictly comply with
the spark plugs replacement intervals in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advised to
contact your authorized dealer for plug re-
placement.
*** Areas that are not dusty: recommended
maximum distance 75,000 mi
(120,000 km). The belt must be replaced
every 6 years, regardless of distance trav-elled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions
(cold climates, urban driving, long periods of
idling): the recommended maximum dis-
tance is 37,500 mi (60,000 km). The belt
must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of
distance travelled.
(○) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this
cleaner must be replaced every 7,500 mi
(12,000 km).
† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not re-
quired to maintain emissions warranty.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 com-
petent 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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Heavy Duty Use Of Vehicle
†† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
at every 4500 miles (7,500 km) or
12 months if using your vehicle under any of
the following severe duty conditions:
• Stop and go driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial
service).
• Off-road or desert operation.
Diesel Engines
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 yourvehicle. Operating conditions such as fre-
quent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can
cause the change oil message to illuminate
as earlier than specified. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km).
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service inter-
vals that are required to keep your vehicle
operating properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your deal-
ership know your vehicle best, and have ac-
cess to factory trained information, genuine
Mopar parts, and specially designed elec-
tronic and mechanical tools that can help
prevent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section.NOTE:
•The actual interval for changing engine oil
and replacing the engine oil filter depends on
the vehicle usage conditions, and is signaled
by the warning light or message in the instru-
ment panel. In any case, it must never exceed
two years. If the vehicle is used mainly for
urban driving, change the engine oil and filter
every year.
•Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.
•Regardless of the distance covered, the tim-
ing and accessory belts must be changed
every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 6 years. Under no
circumstances should these intervals be
exceeded.SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive ve-
hicles depends on tires of equal size, type
and circumference on each wheel. Any
difference in tire size can cause damage to
the power transfer unit. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance
tire wear.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for
more than a month, observe the following
precautions:
• Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and
possibly airy location the windows open
slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not
engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from
the battery post and be sure that the battery
is fully charged. During storage check bat-
tery charge quarterly.• If you do not disconnect the battery from
the electrical system, check the battery
charge every 30 days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by
applying protective waxes.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts by
applying protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear
wiper blades and leave raised from the
glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover
taking care not to damage the painted sur-
face by dragging across dirty surfaces. Do
not use plastic sheeting which will not
allow the evaporation of moisture present
on the surface of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi
(+0.5 bar) higher than recommended on
the tire placard and check it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle is station-
ary for two weeks or more, run idle the
engine for approximately five minutes, withthe air conditioning system on and high fan
speed. This will ensure a proper lubrication
of the system, thus minimizing the possi-
bility of damage to the compressor when
the vehicle is put back into operation.
NOTE:
When the vehicle has not been started or
driven for at least 30 days, an Extended Park
Start Procedure is required to start the ve-
hicle. Refer to “Starting The Engine” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
information.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and nega-
tive terminals to the battery, wait at least a
minute with ignition switch in the OFF
position and close the driver’s door. When
reconnecting the positive and negative ter-
minals to the battery be sure the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the
driver’s door is closed.SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Key-In Reminder...............16
Keyless Enter-N-Go..............22
Keyless Entry System............13
Key, Replacement............14, 19
Keys.......................13
Lane Change And Turn Signals. . . .34, 36
Lane Change Assist...........34, 37
LaneSense..................173
Lap/Shoulder Belts..............99
Latches....................138
Hood....................53
Leaks, Fluid.................138
Leveling, Headlight..............37
Life Of Tires.................241
Liftgate.....................54
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer. . . .37, 39
Light Bulbs..................138
Lights.....................138
AirBag ............61, 106, 137
Automatic Headlights..........35
Battery Saver...............34
Brake Assist Warning..........81
Bulb Replacement...........186
Cruise..............69, 70, 71
Daytime Running..........34, 35
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . .34, 35, 36Engine Temperature Warning.....63
Exterior..................138
Fog .....................69
Hazard Warning Flasher........186
Headlight Leveling............37
Headlights.................34
Headlights On Reminder........34
Headlight Switch.............34
High Beam..............34, 35
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . .34, 35
Hill Descent Control Indicator.....82
Instrument Cluster............34
Lights On Reminder...........34
Low Fuel..................66
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .66
Park....................69
Passing................34, 35
Seat Belt Reminder...........64
Security Alarm..............64
Service.................
.186
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .67, 91
T
raction Control.............81
Turn Signal.......34, 36, 70, 138
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description).............63, 70
Locks
Child Protection.............25Steering Wheel...........16, 17
Low Tire Pressure System..........91
Lug Nuts...................255
Maintenance Free Battery.........233
Maintenance Schedule...........222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)...................66
Manual Transmission........147, 237
Fluid Level Check...........237
Shift Speeds..............148
Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........236
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)......25
Memory Seat..................25
Memory Seats And Radio..........25
Mini-Trip Computer..............61
Mirrors.....................34
Automatic Dimming...........34
Heated...................34
Outside..................34
Rearview..................34
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......91
Multi-Function Control Lever.....34, 36
Occupant Restraints.............97
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .255, 259
Oil, Engine..................259
INDEX
336

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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