JEEP COMPASS 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

COMPASS
USER GUIDE

The following symbol eLUM is reported within the text of the Owner
Handbook, next to the subjects for which details are provided. Go to
the www.mopar.eu/owner website and access your personal area.
The “Maintenance and Care” page includes all the
information about your vehicle and the link to access
eLUM, where you will find all the details of the Owner
Handbook. Alternatively, to access this information, go to
the Internet website at http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/.
The eLUM website is free and will allow you, among
many other things, to easily consult the on-board
documents of all the other vehicles of the Group.
HAVE A NICE READING AND HAPPY MOTORING!This Owner Handbook is
intended to show the vehicle’s operating conditions.
For the enthusiast user who wants to have insights,
curiosities and detailed information about the
characteristics and functions
of the vehicle, Jeep gives the opportunity to consult a
dedicated section which is
available in electronic format.

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WELCOME FROM FCA

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA
vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci-
sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and
high quality.
ALWAYS drive safely and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands
on the steering wheel. You have full respon -
sibility and assume all risks related to the
use of the features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use the features and applica -
tions when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so
may result in an accident involving serious
injury or death.
This guide illustrates and describes the oper -
ation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle.
This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment
described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications
and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previ -
ously manufactured. This User Guide has been prepared to help
you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It
contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emer
-
gency information.
When it comes to service, remember that
your authorized dealer knows your Jeep®
vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians
and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares
about your satisfaction.
HOW TO FIND YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE
This guide has been prepared as a reference
item to help you quickly become acquainted
with the most important features and
processes of your vehicle. It contains most
things you will need to operate and maintain
the vehicle, including emergency informa -
tion and procedures. This User Guide is not a replacement for the full
Owner’s Manual, and does not fully cover every
operation and procedure possible with your
vehicle.
For more detailed descriptions of the topics
discussed in this User Guide, as well as
information covering features and processes
not covered in this User Guide, the full
vehicle Owner’s Manual can be accessed for
free online in a printer-friendly PDF format.
To get the full Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement for your vehicle, follow the appro
-
priate web address below:
www.mopar.eu/owner or alternatively, to
access this information, go to the Internet
website at http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/.
FCA is committed to protecting our environ -
ment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the
majority of the user information for your
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the
demand for tree-based products and lessen
the stress on our environment.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Each time direction instructions (left/right or
forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are
given, these must be intended as regarding
an occupant in the driver's seat. Special
cases not complying with this rule will be
properly specified in the text.
The figures in this User Guide are provided
by way of example only: this might imply that
some details of the image do not correspond
to the actual arrangement of your vehicle.
In addition, the User Guide has been
conceived considering vehicles with the
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore
possible that in vehicles with the steering
wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly
mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information
needed you can consult the index at the end
of this User Guide.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi-
cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd
page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is always
a textual indication of the current chapter at
the side of each even page.Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored
labels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information on the symbols used
in your vehicle.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger vehicles. It is capable of
performing better in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all
vehicles can go out of control. Because of the
higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out
of control it may roll over when some other
vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu
-
vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can
cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to
operate this vehicle safely may result in a
collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe
or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
Rollover Warning Label
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat
belts provided is a major cause of severe or
fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than
a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle
up.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS
PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST
INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF
PUBLICATION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS
RESERVED TO PUBLISH REVISIONS AT
ANY TIME.
This User Guide has been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with the opera-
tion and maintenance of your new vehicle. It
is supplemented by a Warranty Information
Booklet and various customer-oriented docu -
ments. You are urged to read these publica -
tions carefully. Following the instructions
and recommendations in this User Guide will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of
your vehicle.
After you have read the User Guide, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient refer -
ence and remain with the vehicle when sold.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications, and/or
to make additions to or improvements in its
products without imposing any obligations
upon itself to install them on products previ -
ously manufactured. The User Guide illustrates and describes the
features that are standard or available as
extra cost options. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this publica
-
tion may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the User Guide first before
driving your vehicle and before attaching or
installing parts/accessories or making other
modifications to the vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts and
accessories from various manufacturers
available on the market, the manufacturer
cannot be certain that the driving safety of
your vehicle will not be impaired by the
attachment or installation of such parts.
Even if such parts are officially-approved (for
example, by a general operating permit for
the part or by constructing the part in an offi -
cially approved design), or if an individual
operating permit was issued for the vehicle
after the attachment or installation of such
parts, it cannot be implicitly assumed that
the driving safety of your vehicle is unim -
paired. Therefore, neither experts nor official
agencies are liable. The manufacturer only
assumes responsibility when parts, which are
expressly authorized or recommended by the
manufacturer, are attached or installed at an authorized dealer. The same applies when
modifications to the original condition are
subsequently made on the manufacturer's
vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part that the
manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they
cover the cost of any repairs or adjustments
that might be caused or needed because of
the installation or use of non-manufacturer
parts, components, equipment, materials, or
additives. Nor do your warranties cover the
costs of repairing damage or conditions
caused by any changes to your vehicle that
do not comply with the manufacturers spec
-
ifications.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This User Guide contains WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a
collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also
contains CAUTIONS against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire guide, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings
and Cautions.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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VEHICLE CHANGES/
ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT: Any change or alteration of the
vehicle might seriously affect its safety and
road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally
injured.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MULTIMEDIA
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX
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WELCOME FROM FCA
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
ONLINE ................................................... 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..................... 2
Essential Information ........................ 2
Symbols .......................................... 2
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................... 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE ................................. 3
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..................... 3
VEHICLE CHANGES/ALTERATIONS ............. 4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ................................................... 13
Key Fobs ...................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH .................................. 14
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition (If
Equipped)...................................... 14 Integrated/Manual Ignition — If
Equipped ....................................... 15 Electronic Steering Wheel Lock — If
Equipped ...................................... 16 Mechanical Steering Wheel Lock — If
Equipped ....................................... 16
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................................ 16
How To Use Remote Start — If
Equipped ...................................... 17 To Enter Remote Start Mode ........... 17
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................................ 18
To Arm The System ....................... 18
To Disarm The System ................... 18
Security System Manual Override..... 19
PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED .............................................19
To Arm The System ........................ 19
To Disarm The System .................... 20
Security System Manual Override..... 20
DOORS ..................................................21
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry............................................. 21 Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors..................................... 23
SEATS................................................... 24
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)...... 24
Driver Memory Seat — If
Equipped ..................................... 25 Front Heated Seats — If
Equipped ...................................... 27 Front Ventilated Seats — If
Equipped ...................................... 28 40/20/40 Rear Seat Armrest— If
Equipped ...................................... 28
HEAD RESTRAINTS .................................28
Front Head Restraint Adjustment .....29
Rear Head Restraints ......................29
STEERING WHEEL .................................30
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .....30
Heated Steering Wheel — If
Equipped ......................................30
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..................................31
Multifunction Lever ........................31
Headlight Switch ............................31
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped .......................................32 High/Low Beam Switch ...................32
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
— If Equipped ................................32 Flash-To-Pass .................................32
Automatic Headlights — If
Equipped ......................................32 Headlight Time Delay ......................32
Lights-On Reminder — If
Equipped ......................................33 Front And Rear Fog Lights — If
Equipped .......................................33 Turn Signals ..................................33
Headlight Leveling System — If
Equipped .......................................34 Battery Saver Feature ......................34
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..... 34
Windshield Wiper Operation............. 35
Rain Sensing Wipers — If
Equipped ...................................... 35 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 36
CLIMATE CONTROLS............................... 36
Automatic Climate Controls
Overview ........................................ 37 Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ........................................... 43 Operating Tips ............................... 44
WINDOWS ............................................ 45
Power Window Controls ................... 45
Auto-Down Feature ........................ 45
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection ..................................... 45 Window Lockout Switch .................. 46
Wind Buffeting .............................. 46
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED ............................................ 46
Opening Sunroof ............................ 47
Opening Sunroof — Vent ................. 47
Closing Sunroof .............................. 47
Opening Power Shade ..................... 47
Closing Power Shade....................... 48
Pinch Protect Feature ..................... 48
Sunroof Maintenance ...................... 48
Ignition Off Operation ..................... 48
HOOD ....................................................49
Opening The Hood ......................... 49
Closing The Hood ........................... 49
LIFTGATE...............................................50
Opening ........................................ 50
Closing .......................................... 50
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ......... 50
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................... 52
Power Outlets ................................ 52
Power Inverter — If Equipped ......... 53
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ....54
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............ 55
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ....................................... 55 Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped ...................................... 56 Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If
Equipped ...................................... 56 Instrument Cluster Display Menu
Items ........................................... 56 Diesel Displays .............................. 57
Fuel System Messages .................... 57
TRIP COMPUTER ...................................59 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..........59
Red Warning Lights .........................59
Yellow Warning Lights .....................62
Yellow Indicator Lights ....................66
Green Indicator Lights .....................68
White Indicator Lights .....................69
Blue Indicator Lights .......................70
Gray Indicator Lights .......................71
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —
OBD II ...................................................71
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity..................................71
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .................................72
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........72
Electronic Brake Control System ......73
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ................80
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If
Equipped .......................................80 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ................84 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .........................................86
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .......... 90
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ....................................... 90 Important Safety Precautions ........... 90
Seat Belt Systems ......................... 91
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS) ............................................ 98 Child Restraints — Carrying Children
Safely.......................................... 114 Transporting Pets ........................ 127
SAFETY TIPS ...................................... 128
Transporting Passengers ................ 128
Exhaust Gas ................................. 128
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................. 128 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................... 130
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE......................... 131
Normal Starting — Gasoline
Engine......................................... 131 Stopping The Engine..................... 133
Normal Starting — Diesel Engine ... 133
PARK BRAKE ....................................... 134
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............. 134
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED ..........................................137
Shifting ....................................... 137
Downshifting ............................... 138
Parking ....................................... 139
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................................139
Ignition Park Interlock .................. 140
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ........................................ 140 Nine-Speed Automatic
Transmission .............................. 140
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................................146
Jeep Active Drive ......................... 146
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED ...........147
Mode Selection Guide................... 147
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..148
Operating Modes .......................... 148
Manual Activation / Deactivation .... 149
ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF
EQUIPPED ..........................................149
Activation .................................... 149
Exceeding The Set Speed.............. 150
Deactivation ................................ 150
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .........150
To Activate .................................. 151
To Set A Desired Speed ................ 151
To Resume Speed ....................... 151
To Deactivate .............................. 151
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED............................................151
To Activate/Deactivate ...................152
To Set A Desired ACC Speed ..........152
To Resume ...................................152
To Vary The Speed Setting .............153
Setting The Following Distance In
ACC .............................................154
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED ...........................................154
ParkSense Sensors ........................154
ParkSense Warning Display ............154
Enabling And Disabling
ParkSense ....................................155 ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ..................................155
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED ..................................156
ParkSense Sensors ........................156
Enabling And Disabling
ParkSense ....................................157 Side Distance Warning System .......157
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
— IF EQUIPPED ...................................159
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense
Active Park Assist System ..............159 Exiting The Parking Space .............160
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