Manual Transmission - If Equipped; Five-Speed Manual Transmission - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

Parking Brake
When the parking brake is applied with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the "Brake
Warning Light" in the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
NOTE:
• When the parking brake is applied and the
automatic transmission is placed in gear,
the "Brake Warning Light" will flash. If
vehicle speed is detected, a chime will
sound to alert the driver. Fully release the
parking brake before attempting to move
the vehicle.
• This light only shows that the parking
brake is applied. It does not show the
degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
For vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission, apply the parking brake before placing
the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on
the transmission locking mechanism may make
it difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK.
The parking brake should always be applied
whenever the driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disen-
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
• Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to
leave an automatic transmission in PARK,
a manual transmission in REVERSE or first
gear. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains
on with the parking brake released, a brake
system malfunction is indicated. Have the
brake system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the park-
ing brake fully applied. The parking brake
(Continued)
should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.
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