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Jeep Compass User Manual

Chrysler 2011
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  • Page 1 Compass User Guide...
  • Page 2 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep is a registered ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Power Outlet ....42 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Four-Wheel Drive Operation ..43 Driver Cockpit .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.

  • Page 5: Rollover Warning

    If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - 4WD Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Cruise Indicator - Hill Descent Control Indicator Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar Lo tIrE - Low Tire Pressure...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. •...

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seats • The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward •...

  • Page 16: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat • The front passenger seat can be folded flat. Pull up on the recliner handle, to the full upward position, to fold down the seatback. CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls.

  • Page 17: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED • If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

  • Page 20: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 21: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

  • Page 22: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

  • Page 23: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning •...

  • Page 24: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express • Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically. Closing Sunroof Express • Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position.

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protection Feature • This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual opening and closing of the sunroof.

  • Page 26: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 28: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)

  • Page 29: Audio Settings

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...

  • Page 30: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Audio Jack • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...

  • Page 31: Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...

  • Page 32: Hard-Disk Drive Operation

    ELECTRONICS Clock Setting • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the USER CLOCK soft-key (Navigation radio only). • To adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD soft-key. •...

  • Page 33: Usb Port

    ELECTRONICS • Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key. The imported picture is now available in the MANAGE MY PICTURES screen. • In order to display the imported picture in the radio screen, touch the desired picture soft-key. • Select this picture by pressing the PICTURE VIEW soft-key. A check mark indicates the currently used picture.
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS Setting a Home Location • Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the Navigation system. • Touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch Go Home. • Next, select from: • Enter My Address – enter an address for the location using the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 35: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    • For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. ® NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.jeep.com/uconnect.

  • Page 36: Making A Phone Call

    ELECTRONICS Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to ® follow the Bluetooth instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phone pairing setup. • Press the Phone button to begin.

  • Page 37: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.jeep.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth- compatible, and paired with your radio.

  • Page 38: Ipod ® /Usb/Mp3 Control

    ELECTRONICS Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a command (for example, “tutorial”). • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system.

  • Page 39: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.jeep.com/uconnect website for a list ®...

  • Page 40: Programmable Features

    When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. • You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off.
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS Auto Unlock Doors On Exit • To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. • Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

  • Page 42: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink ® )

    ELECTRONICS ® UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink ® Programming HomeLink Begin Programming ® • The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead console. • Erase all channels before you begin programming by holding the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes.

  • Page 43: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS ® Using HomeLink ® • To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button and the programmed device will operate. • Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any ® problems programming HomeLink , or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.

  • Page 44: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.

  • Page 45: Off-Road Capabilities

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE • This feature provides full time, on-demand, four-wheel drive (4WD). OPERATION • To activate, pull the T-handle, located in between the front driver and passenger seats, up once and release. The “4WD Indicator Light” will come on in the cluster. •...

  • Page 46: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 47: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 48 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. •...

  • Page 49: Charging System Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your vehicle overheats. BRAKE - Brake Warning Light •...

  • Page 50: Air Bag Warning Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 51: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Oil Change Indicator Message • If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change. Resetting The Light After Servicing • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine). •...

  • Page 52: Automatic Transmission Overheating

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING • During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil may become too hot. • When the transmission overheat warning light turns on, you will experience reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down.

  • Page 53: Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions • Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 100 ft lbs (135 N•m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.

  • Page 55: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 56 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system. • Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

  • Page 57: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. • Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.

  • Page 58: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 59: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 60: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 61: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 62: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 63 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 64: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part ® Engine Coolant 2.0L, 2.4L MOPAR Antifreeze/ 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and coolant Year/100,000 Mile Formula recovery bottle filled to MAX HOAT (Hybrid Organic level.
  • Page 65 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part ® Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power Steering ® Fluid +4 or MOPAR ® ATF+4 Automatic — Transmission Fluid or ® equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.

  • Page 66: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 67 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 68: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...

  • Page 69: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM) • The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Empty Empty 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 10 Amp Red...

  • Page 70: Tire Pressures

    Fuse 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren (If Equipped) 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat/AC/Compass Sensor 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror (If Equipped)

  • Page 71: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 72: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–877–426–5337 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 73: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at electronic files are also available on the 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge 9153), or go to http:// websites. www.safercar.gov; or write to: •...

  • Page 74: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Jeep dealership or online at mopar.com.

  • Page 75: Index

    ... 69 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 40 Calibration, Compass ..38 Hard Disk Drive ... . . 30 Change Oil Indicator .
  • Page 76 INDEX LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Reporting Safety Defects ..71 CHildren) ....11 Restraints, Child .
  • Page 77 INDEX Recreational ... . . 44 Voice Command ... . 35 Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ..44 Warning, Roll Over .
  • Page 78 NOTES...
  • Page 79 Driving anD alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 80 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media...

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