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Jeep Compass 2008 Owner's Manual

Jeep Compass 2008 Owner's Manual (399 pages)

Chrysler LLC

Brand: Jeep | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
- Introduction
  1
  - Table of Contents
    3
- Introduction
  4
- Rollover Warning
  4
- How to Use this Manual
  5
- Warnings and Cautions
  7
- Vehicle Identification Number
  7
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  8
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  12
  - Ignition Key Removal
    12
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    14
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  12
- Steering Wheel Lock - Manual Transmission Only
  14
  - To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
    14
  - To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
    14
- Sentry Key
  15
  - Replacement Keys
    16
  - Customer Key Programming
    17
  - General Information
    18
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  18
  - To Set the Alarm
    18
  - To Disarm the System
    19
  - Security System Manual Override
    19
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  19
  - To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
    20
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  
  21
  - To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
    21
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    21
  - To Turn off "Flash Lights with Lock
    22
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    22
  - General Information
    24
  - Battery Replacement
    24
  - Door Locks
    26
    
    Manual Door Locks
    26
    
    Power Door Locks
    27
    
    Child-Protection" Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - if Equipped
    30
  - Power Windows- if Equipped
    31
    
    Power Window Switches
    31
    
    Auto down
    31
    
    Window Lockout Switch
    32
  - Liftgate
    32
  - Occupant Restraints
    34
    
    Lap/Shoulder Belts
    35
    
    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
    39
    
    Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
    40
    
    Seat Belt Pretensioners
    43
    
    Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)
    44
    
    Seat Belt Extender
    45
    
    Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
    46
    
    Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental
    46
    
    Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
    46
    
    Event Data Recorder (EDR)
    55
    
    Child Restraint
    57
  - Engine Break-In Recommendations
    65
  - Safety Tips
    66
- 66 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  
  66
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

69
- Mirrors
  73
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
  76
  - Operation
    78
  - Phone Call Features
    85
  - Uconnect™ System Features
    88
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    93
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System
    95
  - General Information
    103
- Seats
  103
  - Front Seat Adjustment
    103
  - Manual Seat Height Adjustment - if Equipped
    104
  - Manual Lumbar- if Equipped
    105
  - Driver's Seat Back Recline
    105
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    106
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    107
  - Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat
    108
  - Folding Rear Seat
    109
  - Reclining Rear Seat - if Equipped
    110
- To Open and Close the Hood
  112
- Lights
  113
  - Map/Reading Lights
    113
  - Multi-Function Control Lever
    114
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
    114
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    115
  - Lights-On Reminder
    115
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    116
  - Turn Signals
    116
  - Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
    117
  - Passing Light
    118
  - Off-Road Lights - if Equipped
    118
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  119
  - Windshield Washers
    119
  - Mist Feature
    120
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    121
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    122
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    122
- Tilt Steering Column
  122
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  123
  - To Activate
    123
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    124
  - To Deactivate
    124
  - To Resume Speed
    124
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    124
  - Manual Transaxle
    125
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    125
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
  126
  - 126 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
    126
- Electronic Brake Control System - ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/ESP
  127
  - Anti-Lock Brake System - (ABS)
    127
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    127
  - Brake Assist System (BAS)
    128
  - Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
    129
  - ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    130
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  134
  - Programming Homelink
    135
  - Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    138
  - Using Homelink
    139
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    139
  - Security
    139
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    140
  - General Information
    140
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  141
  - Opening the Sunroof
    142
  - Closing the Sunroof
    142
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    143
  - Pinch Protect Override
    143
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    143
  - Sunshade Operation
    143
  - Wind Buffeting
    143
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    144
  - Ignition off Operation
    144
- Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped
  144
  - Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off
    146
- Console Features
  147
- Cargo Area Features
  148
  - Cargo Light/Removable Self Recharging
    148
  - Flashlight - if Equipped
    148
  - Cargo Cover - if Equipped
    150
  - Removable Load Floor
    150
  - Cargo Tie-Down Loops
    151
  - Fold down Speakers - if Equipped
    152
- Rear Window Features
  152
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    152
  - Rear Window Defroster
    153
- Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
  154
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

155
- Instrument Panel Features
  158
- Instrument Cluster-Premium
  159
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  160
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  171
  - Engine Oil Change Indicator System
    172
  - EVIC Functions
    173
  - Compass/Temperature/Audio
    174
  - Average Fuel Economy
    174
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    175
  - Elapsed Time
    175
  - Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
    175
  - Personal Settings
    175
  - Features)
    175
- Radio General Information
  181
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    181
  - Two Types of Signals
    181
  - Electrical Disturbances
    181
  - AM Reception
    181
  - FM Reception
    181
- Electronic Digital Clock
  182
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    182
- Sales Code REF - AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio and Hands Free Phone Capability
  183
- Sales Code RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, and Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES) Capabilities
  190
- Sales Code REC - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Navigation System
  204
- Satellite Radio - if Equipped
  208
  - System Activation
    208
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
    209
  - Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios
    209
  - Selecting a Channel
    210
  - Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
    210
  - Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if Equipped)
    211
  - PTY Button Scan
    211
  - PTY Button Seek
    211
  - Satellite Antenna
    211
  - Reception Quality
    212
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  212
  - Radio Operation
    213
  - CD Player
    213
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  214
- Climate Controls
  214
  - Air Conditioning
    218
  - Air Filtration System - if Equipped
    219
  - Operating Tips
    220
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  214
Starting and Operating

223
- Starting Procedures
  227
  - Manual Transaxle
    227
  - Automatic Transaxle
    227
  - Normal Starting
    227
  - Extremely Cold Weather
    228
  - (Below 20°F or 29°C)
    228
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    228
  - After Starting
    229
- Manual Transaxle - if Equipped
  229
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    231
  - Downshifting
    231
- Automatic Transaxle - if Equipped
  232
- Autostick - if Equipped
  236
  - Autostick Operation
    236
  - Autostick General Information
    237
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  238
  - Acceleration
    238
  - Traction
    239
- Four Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  238
- Driving through Water
  239
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    240
  - Shallow Standing Water
    240
- Parking Brake
  241
- Brake System
  243
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    244
- Power Steering
  246
- Tire Safety Information
  247
  - Tire Markings
    247
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    251
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    252
- Tires - General Information
  256
  - Tire Pressure
    256
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    257
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    259
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    260
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    260
  - Tire Spinning
    261
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    262
  - Life of Tire
    262
  - Replacement Tires
    263
  - Alignment and Balance
    264
- Tire Chains
  265
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  265
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - if Equipped
  266
  - Base System - if Equipped
    269
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    271
  - General Information
    274
- Fuel Requirements
  275
  - Gasoline Engines
    275
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    276
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    276
  - MMT in Gasoline
    277
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    277
  - Fuel System Cautions
    277
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    278
- Snow Tires
  275
- Adding Fuel
  279
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    279
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    280
- Trailer Towing
  281
  - Common Towing Definitions
    281
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    284
- Vehicle Loading
  281
  - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
    281
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
  285
- Trailer and Tongue Weight
  286
- Towing Requirements
  287
- Towing Tips
  292
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  293
  - Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
    293
  - Ground)
    293
What to Do in Emergencies

295
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  296
- If Your Engine Overheats
  296
- Automatic Transaxle Overheating
  298
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  298
  - Jack Location
    299
  - Spare Tire Stowage
    299
  - Preparations for Jacking
    299
  - Jacking Instructions
    300
- Jump-Starting Procedures Due to a Low Battery
  303
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  305
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  306
  - With Ignition Key
    306
  - Without the Ignition Key
    307
Maintaining Your Vehicle

309
- Engine Compartment - Gasoline
  312
- Maintaining Your Vehicle
  312
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  313
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    314
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  314
- Dealer Service
  316
- Replacement Parts
  316
- Maintenance Procedures
  317
  - Engine Oil
    317
- Drive Belt - Check Condition
  320
- Spark Plugs
  320
- Catalytic Converter
  321
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  322
- Air Cleaner Element (Filter)
  323
- Fuel Filter
  323
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  324
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  325
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  326
  - Front Suspension Ball Joints
    327
  - Body Lubrication
    327
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    328
  - Windshield Washer Reservoir
    328
  - Exhaust System
    328
  - Cooling System
    329
  - Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
    335
  - Fuel System Connections
    335
  - Brake System
    335
  - Automatic Transaxle (CVT)
    339
  - Manual Transaxle
    339
  - Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only
    340
  - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only
    341
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    341
- Fuses/Integrated Power Module (IPM)
  347
- Replacement Bulbs
  350
- Vehicle Storage
  350
- Bulb Replacement
  351
  - Headlamps
    351
  - Fog Lights
    353
  - Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights - Replacement
    354
  - License Lights
    356
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplight
    358
If You Need Consumer Assistance

371
- If You Need Assistance
  372
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  372
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    372
  - Prepare a List
    372
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    372
- Mopar Parts
  375
- Reporting Safety Defects
  375
  - In Canada
    376
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  375
- Publication Order Forms
  376
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  378
  - Treadwear
    378
  - Traction Grades
    378
  - Temperature Grades
    379

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