2007 JEEP COMPASS windshield wipers

▫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
76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
Washer Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125
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Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the
wipers will continue to operate.CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Mist Control
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.2. Push the release tab shown in the illustration and slide
the wiper blade assembly down along the arm. Gently
place the wiper arm on the windshield.
3. Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip
until it locks in place.
Windshield Washer Reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the rear of the
engine compartment on the right side and should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
antifreeze).
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system,
or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 334
Corrosion Protection..................... 345
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 326
CruiseLight ........................... 171
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 384
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Dealer Service.......................... 320
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield................... 74,222
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 122
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 336
Engine Oil........................... 324
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20Door Opener, Garage..................... 132
Downshifting.......................... 242
DriveBelts ............................ 324
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 111
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 308
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 129
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 176
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 301
Jump Starting......................... 305
Towing ............................. 310
Emission Control System Maintenance......318,366
Engine............................... 316
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
INDEX 395
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Windows.............................. 34
Power............................... 34
Windshield Washers...................... 125
Windshield Wipers....................125,332Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 332
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 127
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 347
408 INDEX