Manual Transmission - If Equipped; Five-Speed Manual Transmission - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
• Cold engine speeds higher than necessary
for driving or higher than specified for
idling may damage engine components.
Starting If Engine Has Run Out of Fuel
To restart the diesel engine after running out of
fuel, turn the ignition key to the ACC (Acces-
sory) position approximately eight seconds prior
to cranking the engine. Several attempts of 10
second crank times may be required.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED
Five–Speed Manual Transmission
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the parking
brake fully applied. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the
vehicle, especially on an incline.
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Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift
gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly
press the accelerator pedal.
Shift Pattern
Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a
gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear,
(not third), when starting from a standing posi-
tion. Damage to the clutch can result from
starting in a gear higher than first gear.
CAUTION!
• Launching in any gear except 1st gear will
result in excessive slipping of the clutch
and potentially lugging or stalling the en-
gine.
• Use each gear in numerical order, do not
skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in
first gear, (not third), when starting from a
standing position. Damage to the clutch
can result from starting in a gear higher
than first gear.
For most city driving, you will find it easier to use
only the lower gears. For steady highway driv-
ing with light accelerations, fifth gear is recom-
mended.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch
pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill
with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will
cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.