JEEP COMPASS 2023 Repair Manual

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Plugging in a phone or another USB device may
cause the connection to a previous device to be
lost.

Front USB Ports

By using a USB cable to connect an external
device:
The device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing the artist, track title, and
album information on the radio display.
NOTE:Depending on track configuration, track infor -
mation may not be present on the radio display.
The device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to play, and browse the contents of the
device.
The audio device battery charges when plugged
into the USB port.
The second row USB ports can be used to charge
an external device.

Charge Only Rear USB Ports

NOTE:Charge unsupported devices with the Charge Only
USB ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into
a Media USB port, a message will display on the
touchscreen that the device is not supported by
the system.
POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be 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/RUN 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.
1 — Type C USB Port
2 — Type A USB Port
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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If equipped, the front power outlet is located on the
center stack of the instrument panel.

Front Power Outlet

If equipped, a power outlet is located in the rear
cargo area.

Rear Cargo Area Power Outlet — If Equipped

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
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt 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 up to 150 Watts.
Certain game consoles will exceed this power limit,
as will most power tools.
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.). Eventu -
ally, 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 accessories,
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!

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Power Inverter Location

To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in
a 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 of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will
automatically 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.
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD —
I
F EQUIPPED

Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A Qi
wireless charging pad located below the center
stack by the cupholders. This charging pad is
designed to wirelessly charge your Qi enabled
mobile phone. Qi is a standard that allows wireless
charging of your mobile phone. Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi
wireless charging. If the phone is not equipped
with Qi wireless charging functionality, an
aftermarket sleeve or a specialized back plate can
be purchased from your mobile phone provider or
a local electronics retailer. Please see your
phone’s owner’s manual for further information.
The wireless charging pad is equipped with an
anti-slip mat to hold your mobile phone in place,
and an LED indicator light.
LED Indicator Status:
No Light: Charging pad is idle or searching for a
device.
Blue Light: Device is detected and is charging.
Red Light/Flashing: Internal error, or foreign
object is detected.
NOTE:
The wireless charging pad will not work if any of
the four doors are open, even if the engine is
running. Opening the liftgate will not interfere
with charging pad operation.
Using a phone case may interfere with wireless
charging.WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
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.
WARNING!
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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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OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUNROOF
The sunroof has two programmed open positions,
comfort stop position and full open position. The
comfort stop position has been optimized to
minimize wind buffeting when driving with side
windows closed and sunroof open. If the sunshade
is in the closed position when initiating a sunroof
open or vent command the sunshade will
automatically open to the half open position prior
to the sunroof opening.
Express Open/Close
Push the switch to open and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will open to the
comfort stop (partially opened) position and
automatically stop. Push the switch and release it
again, and the sunroof will open to the full open
position then automatically stop.
Pull the switch to close and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will completely
close automatically from any position.
During Express Open or Express Close operation,
any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the
sunroof. Manual Open/Close
Push and hold the switch to open. The sunroof will
open to the comfort stop (partially opened)
position and automatically stop. Push the switch
and hold it again, and the sunroof will open to the
full open position then automatically stop.
Pull and hold the switch to completely close the
sunroof from any position.
Any release of the switch during open or close
operation will stop the sunroof movement. The
sunroof will remain in a partially opened position
until the switch is operated and held again.
VENTING SUNROOF
Push and release the vent switch within one-half
second and the sunroof will move from the closed
position to the vent position. This is called “Express
Vent.” During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
NOTE:When the sunroof is in a full open or a partial open
position, Express Vent operation is not available.
You must push and hold the vent switch to cycle
the sunroof from a slide open position to the vent
position. Sunroof movement will stop if the switch
is released prior to the sunroof reaching the vent
position.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. Occu
-
pants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object, to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.
Do not use the sunroof and its related parts
for supporting and/or grabbing purposes.
Serious personal injury may result to fingers
and other body parts as well as damage to the
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWER
S
UNSHADE
The sunshade has two programmed open
positions: half open and full open. When opening
the sunshade from the closed position, the
sunshade will always stop at the half open position
regardless of express or manual operation. The
switch must be pushed again to continue on to full
open position.
Express Open/Close
Push the sunshade switch to open and release it
within one-half second and the sunshade will open
to the half open position and stop automatically.
Push the switch and release it again, and the
sunshade will open to the full open position and
stop automatically.
Pull the sunshade switch to close and release it
within one-half second. If the sunroof is in closed
position, the sunshade will full close automatically
from any position. If the sunroof is open or vented,
the sunshade cannot be closed beyond the half
open position. Pulling the sunshade switch when
the sunshade is in the half open position will
automatically close sunroof prior to the sunshade
closing. During Express Open or Express Close operation,
any movement of the sunshade switch will stop the
shade.
Manual Open/Close
Push and hold the sunshade switch to open. The
sunshade will open to the half open position and
stop automatically. Push and hold the switch
again, and the sunshade will open to the full open
position.
Pull and hold the sunshade switch to close. If the
sunroof is in closed position, the sunshade will fully
close from any position. If the sunroof is open or
vented, the sunshade will close to the half open
position and stop. Pulling and holding the switch
again will close both the sunroof and sunshade
completely.
Any release of the switch will stop the movement
and the sunshade will remain in a partially opened
position until the switch is pushed again.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically
retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs.
Next, pull the sunroof close switch and release to
Express Close.
NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result
in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will
disable and the sunroof must be closed in Manual
Mode.
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to
clean the glass panel. Periodically check for and
clear out any debris that may have collected in the
tracks.
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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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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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