2008 JEEP COMPASS oil level

Power Transfer Unit (PTU) ± AWD/4WD Models
Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended fluid. Refer to
ªFluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Partsº for correct fluid
type.
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage.
If leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing
the fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained be-
tween the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 inch (4 mm)
below the fill hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the ªMaintenance Scheduleº located in Section 8
of this manual for the correct change interval.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.5 Gallons 51.0 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
All Gasoline Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil.)4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or
equivalent.7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 123
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 130
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 171
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 298
Jump Starting......................... 303
Towing............................. 306
Emission Control System Maintenance......314,364
Engine.............................65,312
Break-In Recommendations................ 65
Checking Oil Level..................... 317
Cooling............................. 329
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 278
Fuel Requirements..................... 275
Jump Starting......................... 303
Oil ...........................317,360,361
Oil Change Interval.................... 318
Oil Filler Cap......................312,319
Oil Filter............................ 361Oil Selection.......................... 318
Oil Synthetic......................... 319
Operation............................ 65
Overheating.......................... 296
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 53
Event Data Recorder...................... 55
Exhaust Gas Caution............33,66,278,328,329
Exhaust System......................... 328
Fabric Care............................ 344
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 323
Engine Fuel.......................... 323
Engine Oil........................320,361
Flashers.............................. 296
Hazard Warning....................... 296
Turn Signal.......................... 354
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 302
386 INDEX

Maintenance, General..................... 317
Maintenance Procedures................... 317
Maintenance Schedule.................... 365
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 168,314
Manual, Service......................... 376
Manual Transaxle..................227,229,339
Downshifting......................... 231
Fluid Level Check...................340,341
Frequency of Fluid Change............340,341
Lubricant Selection...............339,340,341
Map/Reading Lights..................... 113
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 337
Mirrors................................ 73
Electric Powered....................... 74
Outside.............................. 73
Rearview............................. 73
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 266Mopar Parts.........................316,375
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 114
Navigation Radio........................ 204
Navigation System....................... 204
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 275
Odometer............................. 167
Trip .............................165,167
Oil Change Indicator..................... 172
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 172
Oil, Engine.........................317,360
Capacity............................ 360
Change Interval....................... 318
Checking............................ 317
Disposal............................ 320
Filter............................... 320
INDEX 391
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