oil additives JEEP COMPASS 2023 Owners Manual

274SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the
correct API trademark and the correct SAE viscosity
grade numbers should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against
the addition of any additives (other than leak
detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and its performance may be
impaired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil
Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine
oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil
filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a
problem to the environment. Contact an
authorized dealer, service station or governmental
agency for advice on how and where used oil and
oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new
filter at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
A full-flow type disposable oil filter should be used
for replacement. The quality of replacement filters
varies considerably. Only high quality Mopar®
certified filters should be used.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER
For the proper maintenance intervals Úpage 268.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement filters varies
considerably. Only high quality Mopar® certified
filters should be used.
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized
dealer at the start of each warm season. This
service should include cleaning of the condenser
fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension
should also be checked at this time.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses,
etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the
case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air
induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless
such removal is necessary for repair or
maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the
engine compartment before starting the vehicle
with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses,
etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING!

Use only refrigerants and compressor lubri -
cants approved by the manufacturer for your
air conditioning system. Some unapproved
refrigerants are flammable and can explode,
injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or
lubricants can cause the system to fail,
requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Infor -
mation Book, located in your owner’s informa -
tion kit, for further warranty information.

The air conditioning system contains refrig -
erant under high pressure. To avoid risk of
personal injury or damage to the system,
adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines
to be disconnected should be done by an
experienced technician.
CAUTION!

Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air
conditioning components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Door Ajar
................................................... 90, 91Door Ajar Light.......................................... 90, 91Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 28Driving........................................................... 161
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Easy Entry Seats.............................................. 33Electric Brake Control System....................... 188Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 187Traction Control System.................. 191, 194Electric Parking Brake................................... 103Electrical Power Outlets................................... 59Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................189Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 91Emergency Braking........................................ 200Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 260Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 244Jacking...................................................... 247Jump Starting............................................ 258Tow Hooks................................................. 266Towing....................................................... 264Emission Control System Maintenance........... 99Engine........................................................... 271Air Cleaner................................................. 274Block Heater............................................. 102Break-In Recommendations...................... 102Checking Oil Level..................................... 272Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 323
Cooling..................................................... 279Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 243Fails To Start............................................ 101Flooded, Starting...................................... 101Jump Starting........................................... 258Oil.................................................... 273, 323Oil Filler Cap............................................. 271Oil Filter.................................................... 274Oil Selection.................................... 273, 323Oil Synthetic............................................. 273Overheating.............................................. 261Starting..................................................... 100Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 224, 266Ethanol......................................................... 321Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 243Exhaust System................................... 243, 278Exterior Lighting........................................ 43, 44Exterior Lights.........................................43, 242
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 274Air Conditioning..................................57, 275Engine Oil........................................ 274, 323Engine Oil Disposal................................... 274FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 244Turn Signals.........................43, 46, 97, 242
Flash-To-Pass............................................ 43, 45Flat Tire Changing................................ 298, 310Flat Tire Stowage................................. 298, 310Flooded Engine Starting................................ 101Floor Console...................................................58Fluid Capacities............................................ 323Fluid Leaks.................................................... 242Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 282Engine Oil................................................. 272Fluid, Brake................................................... 324Fog Lights.................................................43, 46Fold-Flat Seats.................................................28Folding Rear Seats...........................................30Forward Collision Warning............................ 198Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 262Fuel............................................................... 320Additives................................................... 322Clean Air................................................... 320Ethanol..................................................... 321Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 152Gasoline................................................... 320Light.............................................................93Materials Added....................................... 322Methanol.................................................. 321Octane Rating.................................. 320, 323Specifications........................................... 323Tank Capacity........................................... 323Fuses............................................................ 284
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