Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped; To Release The Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped; Ignition Switch; Ignition Key Removal - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

The recommended replacement battery is
CR2032.
1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw,
remove the screw. With the key fob buttons
facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to
pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make
sure not to damage the elastomer seal dur-
ing removal.
Separating Case Halves
2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the new battery with your fingers.
Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If
you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing
alcohol.
3. To reassemble the key fob case, snap the
two halves together.
NOTE:
If the key fob is equipped with a screw,
reinstall and tighten the screw until snug.
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STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF
EQUIPPED
With the engine running, rotate the steering
wheel one-half revolution in either direction (six
o'clock position), turn off the engine and remove
the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either
direction until the lock engages.
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
— If Equipped
Insert the key in the ignition and start the engine.
If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel
slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:
If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to
the right to disengage it. If you turned the
wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the
wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.

IGNITION SWITCH

Ignition Key Removal

1. Place the gear selector in PARK (if equipped
with an automatic transmission).
2. Place the ignition in the ACC (Accessory)
position.
3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate
the key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition.
Ignition Positions
1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
NOTE:
If you try to remove the key before you place
the gear selector in PARK, the key may
become trapped temporarily in the ignition.
If this occurs, place the gear selector in
PARK, rotate the key clockwise slightly, and
then remove the key as described above. If a
malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can
be started and stopped but the key cannot
be removed until you obtain service.