Ignition Park Interlock; Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (Btsi) System - Jeep COMPASS User Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
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with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave the ignition (in a
vehicle equipped with push button start) in
the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only
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after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
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NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure
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your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
I P I
GNITION ARK NTERLOCK
Vehicles with push button start:
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to be
in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the
OFF mode. This helps the driver avoid
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing
STARTING AND OPERATING
the transmission in PARK. This system also
locks the transmission in PARK whenever the
ignition is in the OFF mode.
Vehicles with mechanical key:
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to be
in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the
OFF (key removal) position. The key can only be
removed from the ignition when the ignition is in
the OFF position, and the transmission is locked
in PARK.
If the vehicle's battery becomes discharged, the
key will be trapped in the ignition even when the
gear selector is in PARK. Recharge the battery
to allow key removal.
B /T S
RAKE RANSMISSION HIFT
I (BTSI) S
NTERLOCK YSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI system that
holds the transmission gear selector in PARK
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the
transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be
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