Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual page 274

WARNING Never travel in the internal
load compartment. In the event of an
accident, anyone inside the boot would
be at greater risk of serious or even fatal
injury.
WARNING Ensure that all the occupants
of the car wear their seat belts correctly
and that any children are positioned
correctly on the dedicated child restraint
systems.
TRANSPORTING ANIMALS
Deployment of the airbags may be
dangerous for an animal on the front
seat. It is therefore advisable to arrange
animals on the rear seat inside dedicated
cages restrained by the car's seat belts.
Bear in mind also that, in the event
of a sudden braking or an accident,
an inadequately restrained animal
may be projected within the passenger
compartment, risking injury to the
animal itself and the other occupants of
the car.
EXHAUST GAS
Adequate maintenance of the exhaust
system represents the best protection
against leaks of carbon monoxide into
the passenger compartment.
Should an unusual noise from the
exhaust system or the presence
of exhaust gas in the passenger
compartment be identified, or if the
underbody or rear part of the car is
damaged, have the entire exhaust system
and adjoining bodywork areas checked
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to identify any components which are
broken, damaged, worn or have moved
from their correct fitting position.
For these operations, contact a Jeep
Dealership.
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Using the 4WD LOW mode (Plug-In Hybrid
version only)
During off-road driving, select the 4WD
LOW operating mode in order to obtain
greater traction and control on slippery or
tough surfaces and downhill or uphill on
gradients and to increase traction power
at low speeds.
The use of this operating mode must be
limited to extreme situations, such as
high snow, mud or sand, when greater
towing power is required at low speed.
Fords
Although your car is capable of driving
through water, there are a number of
precautions that must be considered
before crossing.
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Driving through water more than a few
inches/centimetres deep will require
extra caution to ensure safety and
prevent damage to your car. When
crossing water courses, before starting
to ford try to establish the depth of the
water and the conditions at the bottom,
including the presence of any obstacles.
After passing a ford, check all the levels
of fluid in the tanks/reservoirs in the
engine compartment. Fords may cause
damage not covered by warranty.
WARNING When crossing a ford, do not
exceed a speed of 8 km/h.
Running water
If the water is swift flowing and rising
(e.g. in storm run-off) avoid crossing
until the water level recedes and/or the
flow rate is reduced. If it is necessary to
cross flowing water courses, avoid doing
so if the depth is greater than 22 cm.
Flooded stretches
Avoid travelling on flooded stretches with
depth of water greater than 40.5 cm
and slow down as appropriate in order
to minimise the generation of waves.
Maximum speed in 40.5 cm of water is
less than 8 km/h.
Driving in snow, mud and sand
In heavy snow, when pulling a load,
or for additional control of the car at
slower speeds, shift to a low gear and,
if necessary, select the 4WD operating
mode suitable for the terrain using the
Selec-Terrain™ device (Plug-In Hybrid
version only). Do not shift to a lower gear
than necessary to maintain headway.
Over-revving the engine can spin the
wheels and traction will be lost.
Avoid abrupt downwards gear changes
on icy or slippery roads, since the engine
braking action may make the car slip,
resulting in loss of control.