Automatic Transmission Overheating; Jacking And Tire Changing - Jeep Compass User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING

During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the
automatic transmission oil may become too hot.
When the transmission overheat warning light
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the trans-
mission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the
engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
turns on, you will experience
Spare/Jack/Tools
1 — Spare Tire
2 — Jack And Tools
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