Checking Oil Level; Cooling System; Adding Washer Fluid; Dealer Service - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

Checking Oil Level

To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine
oil must be maintained at the correct level.
Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as
every fuel stop. The best time to check the
engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat over-
night. Checking engine oil level when the engine
is cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground and only when the engine is hot, will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Maintain the oil level between the range mark-
ings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone which depicts the
MIN at the low end of the range and MAX at the
high end of the range. Adding 1 quart (1 liter) of
oil when the reading is at the low end of the
indicated range will result in the oil level at the
full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the
engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead
to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil
temperature. This could damage your en-
gine. Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced
and tightened after adding oil.

Cooling System

WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling
fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position. The
fan is temperature controlled and can start
at any time the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection
every 12 months (before the onset of freezing
weather, where applicable). If the engine cool-
ant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance,
the system should be drained, flushed, and
refilled with fresh engine coolant (antifreeze).
Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean
by gently spraying water from a garden hose
vertically down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tight-
ness of the connection at the bottle and radiator.
Inspect the entire system for leaks.

Adding Washer Fluid

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment, and the fluid level should
be checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent only (not radia-
tor antifreeze).
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take
some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help
blade performance. To prevent freeze-up of your
windshield washer system in cold weather, se-
lect a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds
the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer
fluid containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite
and burn you. Care must be exercised when
filling or working around the washer solution.

DEALER SERVICE

Your authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to per-
form all service operations in an expert manner.
Service Manuals are available which include
detailed service information for your vehicle.
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