2007 JEEP COMPASS hood open

▫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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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
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123
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Then move the safety catch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side
facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the
hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the
location stamped into the inner hood surface.To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20
cm (8 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
Secondary Hood Latch
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when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have a competent technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil
change or lubrication. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this
manual.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 298
Head Restraints......................... 112
Headlights............................ 355
Cleaning............................ 348
High Beam........................122,167
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 122
Passing............................. 123
Replacing............................ 355
Switch .............................. 119
Heated Seats........................... 113
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 287
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 132
Hood Release.......................... 123
Hoses................................ 338
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 14,31
Infant Restraint.......................... 64
Information Center, Vehicle................. 176
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 166
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 164
Instrument Panel Cover................... 349
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 349
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 350
Interior Appearance Care.................. 347
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 127
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 301
Jack Operation.......................301,302
Jacking Instructions...................... 302
Jump Starting.......................... 305
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