Vehicle Identification Number; Brake System; Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications; Torque Specifications - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found
on the left front corner of the instrument panel,
visible through the windshield. This number also
is stamped into the right front body, on the right
front seat crossmember under the carpet and
the vehicle registration and title.

Vehicle Identification Number

Right Front Body VIN Location
204
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted
brakes as standard equipment. In the event
power assist is lost for any reason (for example,
repeated brake applications with the engine off),
the brakes will still function. However, the effort
required to brake the vehicle will be much
greater than that required with the power system
operating.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot
resting or riding on the brake pedal can result
in abnormally high brake temperatures, ex-
cessive lining wear, and possible brake dam-
age. You would not have your full braking
capacity in an emergency.
If either of the two hydraulic systems lose nor-
mal capability, the remaining system will still
function with some loss of overall braking effec-
tiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal
travel during application and greater pedal force
required to slow or stop. In addition, if the
malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the
brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, the
"Brake Warning Light" will light.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the "Brake Warning
Light" on is dangerous. A significant decrease
in braking performance or vehicle stability
during braking may occur. It will take you
longer to stop the vehicle or will make your
vehicle harder to control. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the
vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed
and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts
should be torqued using a properly calibrated
torque wrench.

Torque Specifications

Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug
Nut/Bolt
Size
M12 x
100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m)
1.5
Lug
Nut/
Bolt
Socket
Size
19 mm