Jeep Compass 2023 Owner's Manual page 48

46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
 After 25 minutes of continuous use, Recirculation
mode will automatically shut off for two minutes to
allow fresh air intake inside the cabin to maintain suffi-
cient oxygen levels.
 Recirculation mode will function in this way, in either
automatic or manual override mode.
AUTO Button
Press and release this button on the
touchscreen, or push the button on the
faceplate, to change the current setting.
The AUTO indicator illuminates when AUTO is
on. This feature automatically controls the interior cabin
temperature by adjusting distribution and amount of
airflow. Toggling this function will cause the system to
switch between manual override mode and automatic
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Front Defrost Button
Press and release the touchscreen button, or
push and release the button on the faceplate,
to change the current airflow setting to Defrost
mode. The Front Defrost indicator illuminates
when Front Defrost is on. Air comes from the windshield
and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button
is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature settings for the best
windshield and side window defrosting and defogging
performance. When toggling the front defrost mode
button, the Climate Control system will return to the
previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the button on the
touchscreen, or push and release the button on
the faceplate, to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator illuminates when
the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
 Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.
 Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
 Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Driver And Passenger Temperature
Control Buttons
These buttons provide the driver and passenger with
independent temperature control.
Push the red button on the faceplate or
touchscreen or press and slide the
temperature bar towards the red arrow
button on the touchscreen for warmer
temperature settings.
Push the blue button on the faceplate or
touchscreen or press and slide the
temperature bar towards the blue arrow
button on the touchscreen for cooler
temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to
toggle the Sync feature on/off. The SYNC
indicator is illuminated when SYNC is on.
SYNC is used to synchronize the passenger
temperature setting with the driver temperature setting.
Changing the passenger temperature setting while in
SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.