door lock JEEP COMPASS 2023 User Guide

24GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
If wearing gloves, or if it has been raining/
snowing on the Passive Entry door handle, the
unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a
slower response time.
If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and, if equipped, will arm the
Vehicle Security system.
To Unlock From The Driver's Side Or Passenger’s
Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of either front door handle, grab the door
handle to unlock the door automatically.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

Either the driver door only or all doors will unlock
when you grab hold of the front driver’s door
handle, depending on the selected setting in the
Uconnect system Ú page 165.

All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the front
passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of
the driver’s door unlock preference setting.

Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBIK-Safe)
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally
locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle,
the Passive Entry system is equipped with an
automatic door unlock feature which will function if
the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
There are three situations that trigger a
FOBIK-Safe search in any Passive Entry vehicle:
A lock request is made by a valid Passive Entry
key fob while a door is open.
A lock request is made by the Passive Entry door
handle while a door is open.
A lock request is made by the door panel switch
while the door is open.
When any of these situations occur, after all open
doors are shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be
executed. If it detects a Passive Entry key fob
inside the vehicle and it does not detect any
Passive Entry key fobs outside the vehicle, then the
vehicle will unlock and alert the customer.
NOTE:The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid
Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the
vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when
any of the following conditions are true:
The doors are manually locked using the door
lock knobs.
Three attempts are made to lock the doors
using the door panel switch and then the doors
are closed.
There is a valid Passive Entry key fob outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive
Entry door handle.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either front door handle, push
the Passive Entry lock button located on the
outside door handle to lock the vehicle doors and
liftgate.

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

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NOTE:
DO NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

NOTE:
After pushing the door handle button, you must
wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock
the doors, using either Passive Entry door
handle. This is done to allow you to check if the
vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle
without the vehicle unlocking.
If Passive Entry is disabled using the Uconnect
settings, the key protection described in
"Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBIK-Safe)" remains active/functional.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if the
key fob battery is depleted. To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built
into the electronic liftgate release handle. With a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release handle
to open.

Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry Location

To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry lock
button located to the right of the electronic liftgate
release handle.
NOTE:The liftgate Passive Entry lock button will lock all
doors and the liftgate Ú page 328.
AUTOMATIC UNLOCK DOORS ON EXIT
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is
enabled.

2. All doors are closed.
3. The gear selector was not in PARK, then is placed in PARK.
4. Any door is opened.
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
S
YSTEM — REAR DOORS
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are
equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock
system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat
blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate
the dial to the lock or unlock position. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if
the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
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Child-Protection Door Lock Function

NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using
the outside door handle even though the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the desired posi -
tion.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
rotate the door lock button until the lock indi -
cator is hidden (unlocked position), roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside
door handle.
NOTE:Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear doors,
check for effective engagement by trying to open a
door with the internal handle. Once the
Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged, it is
impossible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be sure to
check that there is no one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the control
handle downward (toward the floor). To tilt the
steering column, move the steering wheel upward
or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.

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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a digital camera mounted on the windshield.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 165.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to
the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc -
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
This system automatically turns the headlights on
or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the
system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to
the last detent for automatic headlight operation.
When the system is on, the headlight time delay
feature is also on. This means the headlights will
stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition into the OFF position. To turn the
automatic system off, move the headlight switch
out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight
delay feature will leave the headlights on for up to
90 seconds.
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
the OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds.
The delay interval begins when the headlight
switch is turned off. Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning
the headlights or parking lights on, or placing the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition,
they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of placing the ignition in the OFF position to acti
-
vate this feature. If the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position prior to placing the ignition in the
OFF position, there is no need to turn the head-
light switch to off to activate Headlight Delay.
The headlight delay timing is programmable
through Uconnect Settings Ú page 165.
LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the
ignition is in the OFF position, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver's door is opened.
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WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The window controls on the driver's door control all
the door windows.

Power Window Controls
The passenger door windows can also be operated
by using the single window controls on each
passenger door trim panel. The window controls
will operate only when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
To open the window part way, push the window
switch down briefly and release it when you want
the window to stop.
NOTE:The power window switches will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.
The timing is programmable within Uconnect
Settings Ú
page 165.
AUTOMATIC WINDOW FEATURES
Auto-Down Feature
The driver and front passenger door power window
switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push the
window switch down for a short period of time,
then release, and the window will go down
automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up or push
the switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch up for a short period of time
and release; the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during the Auto-Up operation, push down or pull
the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switch briefly and release it when you want the
window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go
back down. Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the window.
NOTE:Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly
during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch
lightly and hold to close the window manually.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 6 inches (15 cm) of it.
Doing so can cause excessive heat buildup and
damage to the fob. Placing the fob in close
proximity of the charging pad blocks the fob from
being detected by the vehicle and prevents the
vehicle from starting.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position.
Occupants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the windows while
operating the power window switches. Such
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RESET AUTO-UP
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window probably needs to be reset. To reset
Auto-Up:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up
for an additional two seconds after the
window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to open the window completely and continue to hold
the switch down for an additional two seconds
after the window is fully open.
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim
panel allows you to disable the window controls on
the rear passenger doors. To disable the window
controls, push and release the window lockout
switch (the indicator light on the switch will turn on). To enable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout switch again (the
indicator light on the switch will turn off).

Window Lockout Switch

WIND BUFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception
of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound
in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting
with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped)
in certain open or partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open
the front and rear windows together to minimize
the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.

POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switches are located between
the sun visors on the overhead console.

Power Sunroof Switches

WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. To avoid personal
injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers
and all objects from the window path before
closing.
1 — Power Shade Switch
2 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
3 — Front Panel Vent Switch
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Liftgate Entry

To Unlock The Liftgate
Use the key fob or the interior door unlock button
on the door panel to unlock the liftgate. The
manual door locks on the doors will not unlock the
liftgate.
LOCK/CLOSE THE LIFTGATE
To manually close the liftgate, grab the liftgate
closing handle and pull in a downward motion to
close the liftgate.

Liftgate Pull Handle/Closing Liftgate

NOTE:Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate may be
locked.
To Lock The Liftgate
Use the key fob or the interior door lock button on
the door panel to lock the liftgate. The manual door
locks on the doors will not lock the liftgate.
POWER LIFTGATE — IF EQUIPPED
The power liftgate may be opened by
pushing the liftgate button on the key
fob. Push the liftgate button on the key
fob twice within five seconds to open or
close the power liftgate. You can also open the
liftgate by pushing the electronic liftgate release
handle Ú page 23.
Using any of the above ways:
When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will
open.
When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will
close.
When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will
reverse.
The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by
pushing the liftgate button located on the front
overhead console. If the liftgate is fully open, the
liftgate can be closed by pushing the liftgate button
located on the left rear trim panel. If the liftgate is
in motion, pushing the button again will reverse 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, and an
audible chime can be heard (if enabled in the
Uconnect Settings Ú page 165).
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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The key fob and the overhead console switch will
open the liftgate when the liftgate is locked. The
outside handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, and a
valid Passive Entry key fob is within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, pulling the outside handle will unlock
and open the liftgate.
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.
The liftgate will either unlock along with the
vehicle doors, or it will need to be unlocked by
pushing the electronic liftgate release,
depending on the selected setting in the
Uconnect system Ú page 165.
The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the
vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h).
The power liftgate will not operate in tempera -
tures 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 anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position. After
multiple obstructions in the same cycle, the lift -
gate will automatically stop and must be opened
or closed manually.
There are pinch sensors attached to the side of
the liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along
these strips will cause the liftgate to return to
the open position.
The power liftgate must be in the full open posi -
tion in order for the rear liftgate close button, on
the left rear trim near the liftgate opening, to
operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, push the
liftgate button on the key fob to fully open the
liftgate and then push it again to close.
If the electronic liftgate release handle is
pushed a second time while the power liftgate is
opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to
allow manual operation.
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 the detection of an obstruction.
Allow the power system to open the liftgate.
Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may acti -
vate the liftgate obstacle detection feature and
stop the power operation or reverse its direc -
tion. Lock The Vehicle
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Passive Entry
lock button located to the right of the electronic
liftgate release handle will lock the vehicle.
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.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate
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.
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.
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.

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DISPLAY AND MESSAGES — IF EQUIPPED
Includes the following, but not limited to:
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white or yellow telltales area on the left, and the green or red telltales area on the right.Front Seat Belts Unbuckled
Driver Seat Belt UnbuckledPassenger Seat Belt Unbuckled
Traction Control Off Washer Fluid LowOil Pressure Low
Oil Change Due Fuel LowService Anti-lock Brake System
Service Electronic Throttle Control Service Power SteeringCruise Off
Cruise Ready ACC OverrideCruise Set To XXX mph or km/h
Cruise Set To XXX km/h Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s)Service Tire Pressure System
Park Brake Engaged Brake Fluid LowEngine Temperature Hot
Lights On Right Front Turn Signal Light OutRight Rear Turn Signal Light Out
Left Front Turn Signal Light Out Left Rear Turn Signal Light OutIgnition or Accessory On
Vehicle Not In Park Remote Start Active Push Start ButtonRemote Start Canceled Fuel Low
Remote Start Canceled Door Open Remote Start Canceled Hood OpenRemote Start Canceled Liftgate Open
Remote Start Canceled Time Expired Remote Start Disabled Start To ResetService Air Bag System
Service Air Bag Warning Light Door OpenDoors Open
Liftgate Open Hood OpenShift Not Allowed
Vehicle Speed Too High To Shift to D Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to RVehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to P
Service Transmission Service Shifter
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Active Lane Management Warning (If
Equipped): a selection of the “readiness” of
intervention of Active Lane Management
Buzzer Volume: There are 4 options: Off, Low,
Medium, Loud
Brake Service (If Equipped): activation of the
procedure to carry out braking system mainte-
nance
Auto Park Brake (If Equipped): enable/disable
auto insertion of the Electric Park Brake
Hill Start Assist: Activation/Deactivation of the
Hill Start Assist system
Lights — If Equipped
By selecting Lights, the following adjustments can
be made:
Ambient Lights (If Equipped): adjust the sensi -
tivity of lighting in the doors and overhead
console
Lights Off Delay: set the delay for headlight
shutoff after engine shutoff
Headlight Sensitivity: adjust the sensitivity of
headlight brightness
Greeting Lights: activate the direction indicators
when unlocking the doors
Daytime Lights (If Equipped): activate/deacti -
vate the daytime running lights
Cornering Lights (If Equipped): activate/deacti-
vate the cornering lights
Auto High Beam (If Equipped): activate/deacti -
vate the automatic high beam headlights
Doors And Locks
By selecting Doors and Locks, the following
adjustments can be made:
Auto Unlock Doors: automatic unlocking of the
doors when exiting the vehicle
Lights with Lock: activate the direction indica -
tors when locking the doors
Horn With Remote Lock: activate/deactivate the
horn when pressing the lock button on the key.
The options are “Off”, “First Press”, and
“Second Press”
Horn With Remote Start (If Equipped): activate/
deactivate the horn at the Remote Starting of
the engine with the key
Door Unlock: allow you to choose whether to
unlock all the doors or only the driver’s side door
on the first push of the unlock button on the key
Auto Driver Comfort (If Equipped): activate/
deactivate automatic climate control during
vehicle starts
Key in Memory (If Equipped): activate/deacti -
vate memory linked to a key
Compass
By selecting Compass, the following settings can
be changed:
Calibration (If Equipped)
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates
the need to set the compass manually. When the
vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic,
and the cluster will display dashes (- -) until the
compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the
compass by completing one or more 360 degree
turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic
objects) until the dashes (- -) displayed in the
instrument cluster display turns off. The compass
will now function normally.
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