Ignition Off Operation; To Open And Close The Hood; Liftgate - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

Ignition Off Operation

For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Instru-
ment Cluster Display
The power sunroof switch will remain active for
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature.
For Vehicles Equipped With The Instrument
Cluster Display
The power sunroof switch will remain active for
up to approximately ten minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE
HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left
kick panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Move the safety latch, located outside the
vehicle under the front edge of the hood,
toward the center and raise the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Location
Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side
(left side facing hood) of the engine compart-
ment to secure the hood in the open position.
Place the hood prop at the location stamped into
the inner hood surface.
Prop Rod Location
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:
• Before closing hood, make sure the hood
prop rod is fully seated into its storage
retaining clips.
• Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of
the hood to ensure that both latches en-
gage. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged.

LIFTGATE

NOTE:
The key that is used to start the vehicle is
also used to lock or unlock the doors and
open the liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock
and turn it to the right (manual lock models
only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using
the key fob or by activating the power door lock
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