Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual page 168

front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substi-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to
guard against vehicle movement and pos-
sible injury or damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not completely in PARK.
Check by trying to move the shift lever out
of PARK with the brake pedal released.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK
before leaving the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally
and your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a ve-
hicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
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brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine off, and remove the ignition
key. Once the key is removed, the shift
lever is locked in PARK, securing the ve-
hicle against unwanted movement.
WARNING! (Continued)
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the ignition key 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 shift lever.
• Do not leave the key fob or ignition key in
or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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