JEEP COMPASS 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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HOOD
Opening The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the
hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under-
neath the driver’s side of the instrument
panel.
Hood Release Location (Underneath Instrument Panel) 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The
safety latch release lever is located
behind the front edge of the hood at the
center. Reach in at the center of the hood
with a palm facing the ground. Once
contact is made with the safety latch
release lever, push it toward the
passenger side of the vehicle to fully
release the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
Closing The Hood
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop
the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive
vehicle unless hood is fully closed, with
both latches engaged.
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LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released by the overhead
console switch, the outside handle, or the
key fob (if equipped).
The overhead console switch and key fob (if
equipped) will release the liftgate when the
liftgate is unlocked or locked. The outside
handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.Liftgate Entry
NOTE:
Use the interior door lock/unlock button on
the door panel or the key fob to lock and
unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on
the doors and the exterior door lock cylinder
will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
Closing
Grasp the liftgate pull handle and initiate
lowering the liftgate. Release the handle
when the liftgate reaches self closing posi -
tion.
NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be
in possession of the key because the liftgate
may be locked.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened or
closed by the key fob, outside
handle, overhead console switch,
and the liftgate switch on the upper left trim
when the liftgate is open. Using any of the above ways:
When the liftgate is fully closed, the lift
-
gate will open.
When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate
will close.
When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate
will reverse.
The key fob and the overhead console switch
will open the liftgate when the liftgate is
locked. The outside handle requires the lift -
gate to be unlocked. Push the button on the
key fob twice within five seconds to open or
close the liftgate.
When the liftgate button on the key fob is
pushed two times, the turn signals will flash
twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or
closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled
in the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate
chime will be audible. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
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NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to
be in possession of the key because the
liftgate may be locked.
Use the interior door lock/unlock button
on the door panel or the key fob to lock
and unlock the liftgate. The manual door
locks on the doors and the exterior door
lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the
liftgate.
Lock The Vehicle
NOTE:
The liftgate will not power open or close if
the gear selector is in gear or the vehicle
speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
If anything obstructs the power liftgate
while it is closing or opening, the liftgate
will automatically reverse to the closed or
open position, provided it meets sufficient
resistance.
There are pinch sensors attached to the
side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure
anywhere along these strips will cause the
liftgate to return to the open position.
If the power liftgate encounters multiple
obstructions within the same cycle, the
system will automatically stop. If this
occurs, the liftgate must be opened or
closed manually.
The power liftgate will not operate in
temperatures below −22°F (−30°C) or
temperatures above 150°F (65°C). Be
sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pushing any of the
power liftgate switches.
If the liftgate is left open for an extended
period of time, the liftgate may need to be
closed manually to reset power liftgate
functionality.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open
position. However, because the gas pres-
sure drops with temperature, it may be
necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Before driving off, check the instrument
cluster for a liftgate or door open message
or warning indicator. Failure to do this
could result in unintentionally leaving the
liftgate open while driving.
If your liftgate is power closing and you
put the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will
continue to power close. However, vehicle
movement may result in a detection of an
obstruction.
If the electronic liftgate release handle is
pushed while the power liftgate is
opening, the liftgate motor will disengage
to allow manual operation.
If the electronic liftgate release handle is
pushed while the power liftgate is closing,
the liftgate will reverse to the full open
position.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the
liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before
driving away.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your
vehicle. You and your passengers could
be injured by these fumes. Keep the lift -
gate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
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NOTE:
Allow the power system to open the liftgate.
Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may
activate the liftgate obstacle detection
feature and stop the power operation or
reverse its direction.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Power Outlets

Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlets that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low
powered electrical accessories. The power
outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a“battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is
powered. Power outlets labeled with a “key”
are powered when the ignition is in the ON or
ACC position, while the outlets labeled with a
“battery” are connected directly to the battery
and powered at all times.

NOTE:
All accessories connected to the “battery”
powered outlets should be removed or turned
off when the vehicle is not in use to protect
the battery against discharge.
The front power outlet is located on the
center stack of the instrument panel.
Front Power Outlet
In addition to the front power outlet, there is
also a power outlet located in the rear cargo
area.
Rear Cargo Area Power Outlet
If you are required to drive with the lift -
gate open, make sure that all windows
are closed, and the climate control
blower switch is set at high speed. Do
not use the recirculation mode.
WARNING!
Personal injury or cargo damage may occur
if caught in the path of the liftgate. Make
sure the liftgate path is clear before
activating the liftgate.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object
in the power outlets as this will damage
the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use
of the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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NOTE:
The rear cargo area power outlet can be
switched from “ignition” only to constant
“battery” powered all the time. See an
authorized dealer for details.
Power Inverter — If Equipped
Power Inverter Location
There is a 230 Volt inverter outlet located on
the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power
cellular phones, electronics and other low
power devices requiring power. Certain
high-end game consoles will exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.
To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply
plug in the device. The outlet automatically
turns off when the device is unplugged.
The power inverter is designed with built-in
overload protection. If the power rating is
exceeded, the power inverter will automati
-
cally shut down. Once the electrical device
has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. To avoid
overloading the circuit, check the power
ratings on electrical devices prior to using
the inverter.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted into any
12 Volt outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.)
will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently
and with greater caution.
After the use of high power draw acces-
sories, or long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with accessories still
plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's
battery.
CAUTION! (Continued)
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the recep -
tacles.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF
EQUIPPED
The load carried on the roof, when equipped
with a luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs
(68 kg), and it should be uniformly distrib-
uted over the cargo area.
Crossbars should always be used whenever
cargo is placed on the roof rack. Check the
straps frequently to be sure that the load
remains securely attached.
NOTE:
Crossbars can be purchased at your autho -
rized dealer through Mopar parts.
External racks do not increase the total load
carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that
the total occupant and luggage load inside
the vehicle, plus the load on the luggage
rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle
load capacity.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before
driving your vehicle. Improperly secured
loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at
high speeds, resulting in personal injury or
property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof
rack load capacity. Always distribute
heavy loads as evenly as possible and
secure the load appropriately.
Long loads, which extend over the wind -
shield, should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection
between the surface of the roof and the
load.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn
corners carefully when carrying large or
heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind
forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. It is recommended to not carry
large flat loads, such as wood panels or
surfboards, which may result in damage
to the cargo or your vehicle.
Load should always be secured to cross
bars first, with tie down loops used as
additional securing points if needed. Tie
loops are intended as supplementary tie
down points only. Do not use ratcheting
mechanisms with the tie loops. Check
the straps frequently to be sure that the
load remains securely attached.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru-
ment cluster display, which offers useful
information to the driver. With the ignition in
the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and
display the total miles, or kilometers, in the
odometer. Your instrument cluster display is
designed to display important information
about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on
the instrument panel, your instrument
cluster display can show you how systems
are working and give you warnings when they
aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls
allow you to scroll through and enter the
main menus and submenus. You can access
the specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster. Base Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls
Premium Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls The instrument cluster display menu items
consist of the following as equipped:
Speedometer
Vehicle Info
Driver Assist
Fuel Economy
Trip
Stop/Start (If Equipped)
Audio
Messages
Screen Setup
Vehicle Settings
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The systems allow the driver to select infor-
mation by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the steering wheel:
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
Up Arrow Button Push and release the up arrow button to
scroll upward through the main menu
and submenus.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button
to scroll downward through the main
menu and submenus.
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to
access the information screens or sub -
menu screens of a main menu item.
Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow button to
access the information screens or sub -
menu screens of a main menu item.
OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the
information screens or submenu screens
of a main menu item. Push and hold the
OK button for one second to reset dis -
played/selected features that can be re -
set.
Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Due” message will display in the instrument
cluster display for five seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is
enabled on vehicles with a manual transmis -sion, or when a vehicle with an automatic
transmission is in manual shift mode. The
GSI provides the driver with a visual indica
-
tion when the recommended gear shift point
has been reached. This indication notifies
the driver that changing gear will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption. When the up
shift indicator is shown on the instrument
cluster display, the GSI is advising the driver
to engage a higher gear. When the down shift
indicator is shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a lower gear.
The GSI remains illuminated until the driver
changes gear, or the driving conditions
return to a situation where changing gear is
not required to improve fuel consumption.
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
NOTE:
The instrument cluster display menu items
display in the center of the instrument
cluster. Menu items may vary depending on
your vehicle features.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in
the Owner’s Manual for further information.
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Diesel Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the
following messages display in the instrument
cluster display:
Exhaust Filter Nearing Full Safely Drive at
Consistent Speeds to Clear
Exhaust Filter Full – Power Reduced See
Dealer
Exhaust System Service Required – See
Dealer
Exhaust System – Filter XX% Full Service
Required See Dealer
Exhaust System Regeneration in Process
Continue Driving
Exhaust System – Regeneration
Completed
Fuel System Messages
The following chart contains a list of
different messages that may appear in the
instrument cluster, depending on different
system or fuel conditions. Use the descrip-
tions to interpret what the message means
and determine the best action to take.
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DESCRIPTION
Diesel Emissions Additive AdBlue® (UREA) Warning Messages:
Low Diesel Emissions Additive
AdBlue® (UREA) Level Warning The first low level warning will be given at around a 1,490 miles (2,400 km) range, and is determined
according to the current consumption rate. The “UREA Low Level” warning light and message will
display on the instrument panel. The UREA low level warning light will remains lit until the AdBlue®
(UREA) tank is topped up with at least 1.32 gallons (5 Liters) of UREA.
If the level is not resolved, an additional warning appear whenever a certain threshold is reached until it
will no longer be possible to start the engine.
When 125 miles (200 km) are remaining before the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty, a message will
appear on the instrument panel, accompanied by a buzzer sound. When the range is at 0, the display
will show a dedicated message (if equipped). In this case, the engine will not restart.
It will be possible to restart the engine again as soon as AdBlue® (UREA) is added; the minimum
amount required is 1.32 gallons (5 Liters). Fill the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with at
least 1.32 gallons (5 Liters) of UREA. If filling is completed with autonomy tank AdBlue® (UREA) to
zero, it could be possible to wait two minutes before starting the vehicle.
NOTE:
When the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty, and the vehicle is stopped, it is no longer possible to restart
the vehicle until a minimum of 1.32 gallons (5 Liters) of AdBlue® (UREA) is added to the AdBlue®
(UREA) tank.
Diesel Emissions Additive AdBlue® (UREA) Fault Warning Messages:
Engine Will Not Restart Service
AdBlue® System See Dealer This message will display if AdBlue® (UREA) system issue detected is not serviced during the allowed
period. Your engine will not restart unless your vehicle is serviced by your authorized dealer. If the level
is not resolved, an additional warning appear whenever a certain threshold is reached until it will no
longer be possible to start the engine. When 125 miles (200 km) are remaining before the AdBlue®
tank is empty, a message will appear on the instrument panel, accompanied by a buzzer sound.
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