Bodywork - Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual

inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard prescribed pressure and check
it periodically;
do not drain the engine cooling
system;
any time the car is left inactive for
two weeks or more, operate the air
conditioning system with engine idling
for at least 5 minutes, setting external
air and with fan set to maximum speed.
This operation will ensure appropriate
lubrication for the system, thus
minimising the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the system is
operated again.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device to STOP and closing the driver's
door, wait at least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply
from the conventional battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
conventional battery, make sure that the
ignition device is in the STOP position
and the driver's door is closed.
NOTE When the car has not been
started or driven for at least 30 days, an
extended park start procedure is required
to start the car.
Refer to the "Starting the engine"
chapter in the "Starting and driving"
section for more information.
157)
For the Plug-in Hybrid version: If the car
is stopped for several weeks, park the
car with the high-voltage battery charged
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more than 50%. If over-discharged, the
high-voltage battery may be damaged.
The Jeep Dealership can provide further
advice on what to do if the car should be
stopped for more than three months.
IMPORTANT
157) Before removing the positive and
negative terminals from the conventional
battery, leave the starter in the STOP
position for at least one minute and close
the driver's side door. When reconnecting
the electrical supply to the conventional
battery, make sure that the ignition device
is in the STOP position and the driver's
door is closed.

BODYWORK

BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or bodywork. For
the general terms of this warranty, refer
to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
158) 159)
7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Versions with matt paintwork
(where provided)
Some parts of the car are painted with
a matt paintwork which requires special
care for its preservation.
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Washing the car
To correctly wash the car, follow these
instructions:
if the car is washed remove the aerial
from the roof;
Versions with stickers (where
provided): avoid washing with rollers
and/or brushes in washing stations. Wash
the car by hand only, using pH-neutral
detergents
Dry it with a damp chamois leather.
Abrasive products and/or polishes should
not be used for cleaning the car.
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a distance
of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration. Build up of
water could cause damage to the car in
the long term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.