Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual page 215

NOTE:
• When towing your vehicle, always follow ap-
plicable state and provincial laws. Contact
state and provincial Highway Safety offices
for additional details.
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this vehicle,
to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake en-
gagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is
enabled or disabled via the customer pro-
grammable features in
Settings.
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel
Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front
wheels are OFF the ground. This may be ac-
complished using a tow dolly (front wheels off
the ground) or vehicle trailer (all four wheels off
the ground). If using a tow dolly, follow this
procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,
following the dolly manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB). Place
the transmission in PARK. Turn the engine
OFF.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly,
following the dolly manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but
do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the Electric Park Brake (EPB).
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob,
and release the brake pedal.
CAUTION!
• Towing with the front wheels on the ground
the Uconnect
will cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while be-
ing towed.
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the
ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT AL-
LOWED. This vehicle may be towed on flatbed
or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on
the ground can cause severe transmission
CAUTION! (Continued)
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
DRIVING TIPS
On-Road Driving Tips
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of off-road applica-
tions. Specific design characteristics give them
a higher center of gravity than conventional
passenger cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is
a better view of the road, allowing you to antici-
pate problems. They are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as conventional
passenger cars any more than low-slung sports
cars are designed to perform satisfactorily in
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
Off-Road Driving Tips
When To Use 4WD LOW Range
When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for
additional traction and control on slippery or
difficult terrain, ascending or descending steep
(Continued) hills, and to increase low-speed pulling power