2007 JEEP COMPASS high beam

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, trans-
mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Manual Lumbar— If Equipped............110
▫Driver’s Seat Back Recline...............111
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............112
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............113
▫Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat............114
▫Folding Rear Seat.....................115
▫Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped.........116

Lights...............................118
▫Map/Reading Lights...................118
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............119
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................119
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped.........................120▫Lights-On Reminder...................120
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............121
▫Turn Signals.........................121
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........122
▫Passing Light........................123

To Open And Close The Hood.............123

Windshield Wipers And Washers...........125
▫Windshield Washers...................125
▫Mist Feature.........................126
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............127
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............127
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................127

Tilt Steering Column....................128
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control
Lever up or down.Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the
ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch
is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and
the gear shift is in any position except park.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Dimmer Control
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Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the control lever.NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Front Fog Lights Control
Turn Signal Control
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Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to Low beam.
High Beam Control
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Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in
the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the
high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds
for the next flash to pass operation.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located on the left kick panel.Primary Hood Latch
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4. Oil Pressure Light
Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come
on and remain on when the ignition switch is
turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
5. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to 2 gallons, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.6. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
7. Airbag Light
The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
come on during starting, stays on, or comes on
while driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
8. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever.
9. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Push the turn signal lever away from the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:
•Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Front Header Lamp......................T578
Center Dome Lamp......................T578
Rear Cargo/Flashlight.................8–A35LF
LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam/High Beam Headlight............ H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. . . 3157AK
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)...................... LEDAssembly
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Turn Signal......................3157AK
Backup Light..................... W16W(921)
License Light.......................... W5W
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