2007 JEEP COMPASS wheel

Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug
in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to
insert your finger to override the system. The ignition
key must be in the on position to use the override lever.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the driv-
etrain will result.
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•Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
scratch the paint.
•Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and
open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
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•Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match the
color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, use Mopar Wheel Cleaner or select a nonabra-
sive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel
wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only Mopar
cleaners are recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective
finish.
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
YES Essentialsseats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MoparTotal Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•For grease stains, apply MoparMulti-purpose
cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a
fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen-
tials products.
Interior Care
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347
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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
390 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CD (Compact Disc) Player...............187,195
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 219
Cellular Phone........................ 83,220
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 361
Chains, Tire............................ 275
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 301
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 252
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 318
Child Restraint.......................... 64
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 68
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 67
Child Safety Locks........................ 23
Child Seat.............................. 70
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 278
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 347
Climate Control......................... 220
Clock ........................186,189,197,210Clutch............................... 340
Clutch Fluid........................... 340
CoinHolder ........................... 152
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 219
Compact Spare Tire...................... 263
Compass.............................. 184
Compass Calibration..................... 184
Compass Variance....................... 183
Console.............................. 152
Contract, Service........................ 386
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................362,363
Cooling System......................... 333
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 335
Coolant Level......................334,337
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 336
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 334
Inspection........................... 337
Points to Remember.................336,337
Pressure Cap......................... 336
394 INDEX

Four Wheel Drive....................... 243
Systems............................. 243
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 243
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 309
Fuel..............................277,363
Adding............................. 281
Additives............................ 279
Capacity............................ 362
CleanAir ............................ 278
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 281
Filter ............................... 327
Gasoline............................ 277
Gauge.............................. 166
Hoses.............................. 339
Light ............................... 167
Octane Rating........................ 277
Requirements......................... 277
System Hoses......................... 339
Tank Capacity........................ 362Fueling ............................... 281
Fuses................................ 350
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 132
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............281,283,317
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 278
Gasoline (Fuel)......................277,362
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 278
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 170
Fuel................................ 166
Odometer........................... 173
Tachometer.......................... 168
Gearshift.............................. 237
General Information.................... 16,275
General Maintenance..................... 320
Glass Cleaning.......................... 349
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 285
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 284
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Seat Belt Reminder..................... 168
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 32
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 170
Traction Control....................... 142
Turn Signal.................. 119,122,167,358
Voltage............................. 166
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 166
Loading Vehicle......................... 284
Tires ............................... 255
Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 331
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 159
Lumbar Support........................ 110
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 327Maintenance, General..................... 320
Maintenance Procedures................... 320
Maintenance Schedule.................... 366
Schedule “A”......................... 378
Schedule “B”......................... 369
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,318
Manual, Service......................... 388
Manual Transaxle..................233,241,343
Downshifting......................... 242
Fluid Level Check...................343,344
Frequency of Fluid Change............343,344
Lubricant Selection..................343,344
Map/Reading Lights..................... 118
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 340
Mirrors ................................ 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Outside.............................. 80
Rearview............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
400 INDEX

Starting Procedures...................... 232
Steering
Power...........................250,330
TiltColumn .......................... 128
Wheel Lock........................... 17
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 218
Storage............................... 354
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 309
Sun Roof.............................. 146
Sun Visor Extension....................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 323
System, Navigation...................... 209
Tachometer............................ 168
Taillights.............................. 358
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......170,299
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 30
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 30
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 155
Tilt Steering Column..................... 128
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 255
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 254
Tire Markings.......................... 251
Tire Safety Information.................... 251
Tires ............................ 74,259,389
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 266
Air Pressure.......................... 259
Alignment........................... 268
Chains.............................. 275
Changing............................ 301
Compact Spare........................ 263
Flat Changing........................ 305
General Information.................... 259
High Speed.......................... 262
Inflation Pressures..................... 260
INDEX 405
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