2008 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

Points to Remember.................332,333
Pressure Cap......................... 332
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 330
Corrosion Protection..................... 341
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 322
Cruise Light........................... 165
Cup Holder............................ 147
Customer Assistance..................... 372
Data Recorder, Event...................... 55
Dealer Service.......................... 316
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield................67,216,217
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 122
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 313
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 117
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 333
Engine Oil........................... 320Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 231
Drive Belts............................ 320
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 105
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 238
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 239
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 127
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 127
Brake Assist System.................... 128
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 129
Electronic Stability Program............... 130
Traction Control System................. 127
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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
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Flooded Engine Starting................... 228
Fluid, Brake........................... 362
Fluid Capacities......................... 360
Fluid Leaks............................. 67
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 339
Fluids................................ 361
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 361
Fog Lights....................... 116,169,353
Fold Down Speakers..................... 152
Folding Rear Seat........................ 109
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 109
Four Wheel Drive....................... 238
Systems............................. 238
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 238
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 305
Fuel..............................275,361
Adding............................. 279
Additives............................ 277Capacity............................ 360
Clean Air............................ 276
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 279
Filter............................... 323
Gasoline............................ 275
Gauge.............................. 160
Hoses.............................. 335
Light............................... 161
Octane Rating........................ 275
Requirements......................... 275
System Hoses......................... 335
Tank Capacity........................ 360
Fuel System Caution..................... 280
Fueling............................... 279
Fuses................................ 347
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............279,280,314
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 276
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Gasoline (Fuel).......................275,360
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 276
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 164
Fuel................................ 160
Odometer........................... 167
Tachometer.......................... 162
Gearshift.............................. 234
General Information.................18,103,274
General Maintenance..................... 317
Glass Cleaning.......................... 345
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 282
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 281
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 76
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 239
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 296Head Restraints......................... 106
Headlights............................ 351
Cleaning............................ 345
High Beam........................ 117,161
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 117
Passing............................. 118
Replacing............................ 351
Switch.............................. 114
Heated Seats........................... 107
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 284
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134
Hood Release.......................... 112
Hoses................................ 335
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................15,19
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Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle................. 171
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 73
Instrument Cluster....................... 160
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 158
Instrument Panel Cover................... 345
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 346
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 347
Interior Appearance Care.................. 344
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 122
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 299
Jack Operation.......................298,300
Jacking Instructions...................... 300
Jump Starting.......................... 303
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 19
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 46
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........161,354
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
Latches
Hood............................... 112
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 275
Life of Tires............................ 262
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 152
Light Bulbs............................ 350
Lights..............................67,113
Airbag........................51,54,67,161
Back-Up............................. 354
Brake Warning........................ 163
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Bulb Replacement...................... 351
Cargo .............................. 148
Center Mounted Stop................... 358
Daytime Running...................... 115
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 114
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 130
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 163
Fog .......................... 116,169,353
Headlight Switch...................... 114
Headlights........................... 114
High Beam Indicator.................... 161
Instrument Cluster..................... 114
License............................. 356
Lights On Reminder.................... 115
Low Fuel............................ 161
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 168
Map Reading......................... 113
Off-Road............................ 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 161Seat Belt Reminder..................... 162
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 164
Traction Control....................... 130
Turn Signal.................. 114,117,161,354
Voltage............................. 160
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 160
Loading Vehicle......................... 281
Tires ............................... 252
Locks
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lubrication, Body....................... 327
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 154
Lumbar Support........................ 105
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 324
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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
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Identification Logo..................... 319
Materials Added to..................... 319
Recommendation...................318,360
Synthetic............................ 319
Viscosity............................ 319
Oil Pressure Light....................... 161
Onboard Diagnostic System..............313,314
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 134
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 221
Overdrive............................. 235
Overheating, Engine...................... 296
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........5,376
Paint Care............................. 341
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 241
Passing Light........................... 118
Personal Settings........................ 175Pets.................................. 65
Phone, Cellular.......................... 76
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 252
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 347
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors.............................. 74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 144
Steering..........................246,326
Steering, Checking..................... 326
Sunroof............................. 141
Transfer Unit......................... 341
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 362
Power Transfer Unit...................... 341
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 46
Preparation for Jacking.................... 299
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