Front JEEP COMPASS 2023 Owner's Guide

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE63
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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HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.

1. Pull the hood release lever located
underneath 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
Hoods equipped with gas props are closed from
the point where the props no longer hold the hood
open.
LIFTGATE
UNLOCK/OPEN THE LIFTGATE
The liftgate may be released in one of several
ways:
Key fob (if equipped with power liftgate)
Outside handle
Button on overhead console (if equipped with
power liftgate)
Hands-Free Liftgate (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.
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 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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70GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with
temperature, it may be necessary to assist the
props when opening the liftgate in cold weather.
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.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Load Floor
The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of
400 lb (181 kg). Cargo Load Floor Positions
The cargo load floor can be adjusted to three
different levels to create more space in the cargo
area. These positions are: upper, center, and
lower.
NOTE:The lower position is not available in vehicles
equipped with either a compact spare tire, or a full
size spare tire. The center position is not available
in vehicles equipped with a full size spare tire.
To change the level of the load floor, pull upward
on the load floor handle, pull the floor outward, and
place the back of the floor into the desired
position. Lower the front of the floor into place.

Cargo Load Floor Positions
Raising The Load Floor
To raise the load floor for access to the Tire Service
Kit, or spare tire (if equipped), pull upward on the
load floor handle.
Do not raise the floor beyond the point of
resistance. In vehicles equipped with a power
liftgate, forcing the floor upward can damage the
floor and vehicle’s trim panel.

Raised Load Floor — (Power Liftgate)

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.
WARNING!
1 — Upper Position
2 — Center Position
3 — Lower Position
1 — Raised Floor Maximum Height
2 — Raised Load Floor

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To fully raise the load floor, pull upward on the floor
handle, pull the floor outward, then position the
floor upright with the bottom fitting on top of the
floor positioning brackets. Push the top of the floor
down firmly to secure it in this position.

Fully Raised Load Floor Position

To provide additional storage area, each rear seat
can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo
space and still maintains some rear seating room
Ú page 28.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor
should be used to secure loads safely when the
vehicle is moving.
Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim
panels.
Rear Storage Bins
The rear storage bins are located in the rear of the
vehicle on the sides of the load floor.

Rear Storage Bin

WARNING!
Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or
accident, a tie-down could pull loose and allow
the child seat to come loose. A child could be
badly injured. Use only the anchors provided
for child seat tethers.
To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the rear
cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended
for load carrying purposes only, not for
passengers, who should sit in seats and use
seat belts.
The weight and position of cargo and
passengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of
control resulting in personal injury, follow these
guidelines for loading your vehicle:
Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left
door or left door center pillar.
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor.
Put heavier objects as low and as far forward
as possible.
Place as much cargo as possible in front of the
rear axle. Too much weight or improperly
placed weight over or behind the rear axle can
cause the vehicle to sway.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair visibility
or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden
stop or accident.
WARNING!
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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 lb (68 kg), and
it should be uniformly distributed 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 authorized
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 appro-
priately.
Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
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 lift. It is recommended to not carry
large flat loads, such as wood panels or surf -
boards, which may result in damage to the
cargo or your vehicle.
Load should always be secured to crossbars
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!

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80GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
The instrument cluster display will normally display
the main menu or the screens of a selected feature
of the main menu. The main display area also
displays pop-up messages that consist of
approximately 60 possible warning or information
messages. These pop-up messages fall into
several categories:
Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this
type of message takes control of the main
display area for five seconds and then returns to
the previous screen. Most of the messages of
this type are then stored (as long as the condi-
tion that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item.
Examples of this message type are “Right Front
Turn Signal Lamp Out” and “Low Tire Pressure.”
Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or
until the condition that activated the message is
cleared. Examples of this message type are
“Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal is left on) and
“Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle with the
lights on).
Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote
Start feature. This message type is displayed
until the ignition is in the RUN state. Examples of
this message type are “Remote Start Canceled -
Door Ajar” and “Press Brake Pedal and Push
Button to Start.”
Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this
type of message takes control of the main
display area for five seconds and then returns to
the previous screen. An example of this
message type is “Automatic High Beams On.”
OIL CHANGE RESET
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, depen -
dent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time the ignition is cycled to the
ON/RUN position.
To reset the oil change indicator after performing
the scheduled maintenance, refer to the following
procedure:

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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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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VEHICLE SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Vehicle Setup Menu item is
displayed in the instrument cluster display. This
menu item allows you to change the settings for
the following:
Display
Navigation Repetition
Security
Passenger Airbag
Seat Belt Reminder
Safety and Assistance
Speed Warning
Hill Start Assist
NOTE:Most vehicle settings will be moved into the radio
if a touchscreen radio is present Ú page 165.
Display
By selecting Display, the following settings can be
selected:
Language: select the language in which to
display the information/warnings.
Phone Repetition: displays information relating
to the phone mode. Units
By selecting Units, the unit of measurement to use
for displaying various values can be set. Possible
options are:
US
Metric
Custom: allows individual changes of units for
temperature, distance, consumption, and tire
pressure.
Clock And Date
By selecting Clock and Date, the time and date can
be set. Possible options are:
Set Time: adjust hours/minutes
Set Format: adjust the time format “12h”
(12 hours) or “24h” (24 hours)
Set Date: adjust day/month/year
Security
Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD): a selection of
Passenger Air Bag Disable (ON/OFF) may be made
if a child restraint must be installed in the front
seat. Safety And Assistance
By selecting the item Safety and Assistance, the
following adjustments can be made:
ParkSense (If Equipped): a selection of the type
of information provided by ParkSense
Front ParkSense Volume (If Equipped): selec
-
tion of the volume of the beeps provided by the
front ParkSense
Rear ParkSense Volume (If Equipped): selection
of the volume of the beeps provided by the rear
ParkSense
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (If Equipped): a
selection of operating modes of the system
Forward Collision Warning Plus
FCW Sensitivity (If Equipped): a selection of the
“readiness” of intervention of the Forward Colli -
sion Warning Plus system, based on the
distance to the obstacle
Rain Sensing Wipers (If Equipped): enabling/
disabling the automatic operation of wipers in
the event of rain
Active Lane Management Force (If Equipped):
selection of the force to be applied to the
steering wheel to put the car in the roadway
through the system of electrical drive, in case of
operation of the system Active Lane Manage -
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Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate the engine oil temperature is
high. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine
as soon as possible. Wait for oil temperature to
return to normal levels.
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the
driver or passenger seat belt is
unbuckled. When the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN position and if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound
and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver
or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled,
the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on
continuously and a chime will sound Ú page 204.
Transmission Fault Warning Light
This light will illuminate (together with a
message in the instrument cluster
display and a buzzer) to indicate a
transmission fault. Contact an authorized
dealer if the message remains after restarting
the engine.

Transmission Temperature Warning Light —
If Equipped

This warning light will illuminate to warn
of a high transmission fluid temperature.
This may occur with strenuous usage
such as trailer towing. If this light turns
on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or
slightly faster, with the transmission in PARK or
NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light
turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
Vehicle Security Warning Light —
If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for
approximately 15 seconds when the
Vehicle Security system is arming,
and then will flash slowly until the vehicle
is disarmed.
YELLOW WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light
This warning light monitors the ABS.
The light will turn on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position and may
stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and service is required as
soon as possible. However, the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally,
assuming the Brake Warning Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN position, have the brake
system inspected by an authorized dealer.WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over,
come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will
eventually cause severe transmission damage
or transmission failure.

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