Engine Block Heater - If Equipped; Engine Break-In Recommendations; Park Brake; Electric Park Brake (Epb) - Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF
EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine and
permits quicker starts in cold weather.
Connect the cord to a 110-115 Volt AC electrical
outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension
cord.
For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C),
the engine block heater is recommended. For
ambient temperatures below -20°F (-29°C), the
engine block heater is required.
The engine block heater cord is routed under
the hood, behind to the driver's side headlamp.
Follow the steps below to properly use the
engine block heater:
1. Locate the engine block heater cord (behind
the driver's side headlamp).
2. Undo the Velcro strap that secures the
heater cord in place.
3. Pull the cord to the front of the vehicle and
plug it into a grounded, three-wire extension
cord.
4. After the vehicle is running, reattach the cord
to the Velcro strap, and properly stow away
behind the driver's side headlamp.
NOTE:
• The engine block heater cord is a factory
installed option. If your vehicle is not
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equipped, heater cords are available from
your authorized Mopar dealer.
• The engine block heater will require 110 Volts
AC and 6.5 Amps to activate the heater
element.
• The engine block heater must be plugged in
at least one hour to have an adequate warm-
ing effect on the engine.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block
heater cord before driving. Damage to the
110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause elec-
trocution.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to
a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration
in low gear can be detrimental and should be
avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which ve-
hicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
"Dealer Service" in "Servicing And Mainte-
nance".
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Min-
eral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as a problem.

PARK BRAKE

Electric Park Brake (EPB)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Park
Brake System (EPB) that offers simple opera-
tion, and some additional features that make the
parking brake more convenient and useful.
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked. Be-
fore leaving the vehicle, make sure that the park
brake is applied. Also, be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK.