2008 JEEP COMPASS ECU

2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the
housing and rotate it into the position shown.3. Disconnect the bulb from the lamp harness to replace
the bulb.
Releasing the bulbDisconnecting bulb
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 244
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 331
Adding Fuel........................... 279
Adding Washer Fluid..................122,153
Additives, Fuel......................... 277
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 323
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 325
Air Conditioning Controls................. 214
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 220
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............325,326
Air Conditioning System................214,325
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 257
Airbag................................ 46
Airbag Deployment.....................50,52
Airbag Light.....................51,54,67,161
Airbag Maintenance....................... 54
Airbag, Side............................ 52
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............46,52
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............18,164Alignment and Balance................... 264
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 211
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........330,360,361
Capacities........................... 360
Disposal............................ 333
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............126,244
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 341
Automatic Door Locks...................27,28
Automatic Transaxle...........12,227,232,298,339
Fluid Level Check...................... 339
Interlock System....................... 233
Overheating.......................... 298
Selection Of Lubricant................... 339
Shifting............................. 234
Special Additives...................... 339
Autostick............................. 236
382 INDEX

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
390 INDEX

Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features............ 175
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 22
Radial Ply Tires......................... 259
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 181
Radio, Navigation....................... 204
Radio Operation...................183,190,214
Radio, Satellite.......................205,208
Radio (Sound Systems).................183,190
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 340
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 340
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 32
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 109
Rear Window Defroster................... 153
Rear Window Features.................... 152
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 152Recorder, Event Data...................... 55
Recreational Towing...................... 293
Refrigerant............................ 326
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 19
Security Alarm......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 212
Replacement Bulbs....................... 350
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 316
Replacement Tires....................... 263
Reporting Safety Defects................... 375
Restraints, Child.......................57,63
Restraints, Infant......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 150
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
INDEX 393
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Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 154
Rotation, Tires.......................... 265
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 66
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 67
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 375
Safety Information, Tire................... 247
Safety Tips............................. 66
Satellite Radio.......................205,208
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 211
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 365
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 346
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts.............................. 34
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 39
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 39
And Pregnant Women................... 46
Child Restraint......................... 57
Extender............................. 45Front Seat............................ 35
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Rear Seat............................. 35
Reminder............................ 162
Seats................................. 103
Adjustment.......................... 103
Cleaning............................ 344
Head Restraints....................... 106
Heated............................. 107
Lumbar Support....................... 105
Rear Folding......................... 109
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 109
Seatback Release....................... 105
Tilting.............................. 105
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Oil......................... 318
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................15,19
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
394 INDEX

Tachometer............................ 162
Taillights.............................. 354
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......164,297
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 61
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 151
Tilt Steering Column..................... 122
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 252
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 251
Tire Markings.......................... 247
Tire Safety Information.................... 247
Tires ............................67,256,378
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 262
Air Pressure.......................... 256
Alignment........................... 264
Chains.............................. 265
Changing............................ 298
Compact Spare........................ 260Flat Changing........................ 302
General Information.................... 256
High Speed.......................... 259
Inflation Pressures..................... 257
Jacking............................. 298
Life of Tires.......................... 262
Load Capacity.....................252,253
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 266
Quality Grading....................... 378
Radial.............................. 259
Replacement......................... 263
Rotation............................. 265
Safety...........................247,256
Sizes............................... 249
Snow Tires........................... 275
Spare Tire........................... 299
Spinning............................ 261
Tread Wear Indicators................... 262
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 286
396 INDEX

Unleaded Gasoline....................... 275
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 335
Vanity Mirrors........................... 76
Variance, Compass....................... 178
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................253,281
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 350
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 160
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 375
Washer, Adding Fluid..................122,153
Washers, Windshield..................... 119
Washing Vehicle......................... 342Water
Driving Through...................... 239
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 264
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 343
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 343
Wind Buffeting......................... 143
Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............46,52
Window Fogging........................ 221
Windows.............................. 31
Power............................... 31
Windshield Washers...................... 119
Windshield Wipers.................... 119,328
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 328
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 122
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 344
398 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockSENTRY KEY Replacement Keys
Customer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemSecurity System Manual OverrideREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and
LiftgateUsing The Panic AlarmTo Turn Off Flash Lights With LockProgramming Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationBattery ReplacementDOORLOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If EquippedPOWER
WINDOWS- IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Auto DownWindow Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsSeat Belt Pretensioners
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belt ExtenderSeat Belts And Pregnant WomenDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THEFEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror-Drivers
SideOutside Mirror-Passengers SidePower Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedVanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding FeatureHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone
ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedManual Lumbar- If EquippedDrivers Seat Back ReclineAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If Equipped
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Folding Rear SeatReclining Rear Seat - If Equipped TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Map/Reading LightsMulti-FunctionControl LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped
Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If Equipped Turn Signals Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Passing LightOff-Road lights - If equippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WashersMist FeatureWindshield Wiper OperationIntermittent Wiper SystemAdding
Washer FluidTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate For PassingANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
- IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/ESP Anti-Lock Brake System - (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)ESP (Electronic Stability Program)GARAGE DOOR OPENER
- IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening the SunroofClosing the SunroofPinch
Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCONSOLE FEATURES CARGO AREA
FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self Recharging Flashlight - If EquippedCargo Cover - If EquippedRemovable Load FloorCargo Tie-Down LoopsFold Down Speakers - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window DefrosterROOF
LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF
EQUIPPED Engine Oil Change Indicator SystemEVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)RADIO GENERAL
INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock SettingProcedureSALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND
HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD ModeOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeOperatingInstructions - Hands Free Phone - If EquippedOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If EquippedSALES CODE
RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT
Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Operating Instructions
- Satellite Radio (If Equipped)REC Setting the ClockAudio Clock DisplaySATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoring
and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)PTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityREMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate ControlsAir ConditioningAir Filtration System - If EquippedOperating Tips STARTINGAND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual TransaxleAutomatic TransaxleNormal Starting
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingMANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Recommended Shift SpeedsDownshiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic
Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemGear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT)AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick Operation Autostick General InformationFOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) -If EquippedPOWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number
(TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And
BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationSNOW TIRES FUEL REQUIREMENTS GASOLINE ENGINES
Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUELFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
TRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and TongueWeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle
Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare
Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT - GASOLINE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belt
- Check ConditionSpark PlugsCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemFuel FilterAir Cleaner Element (Filter)Maintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering - Fluid CheckFront Suspension Ball JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper
BladesWindshield Washer ReservoirExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses And Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel System ConnectionsBrake SystemAutomaticTransaxle (CVT)Manual TransaxleRear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models OnlyPower Transfer Unit (PTU)
- AWD/4WD Models OnlyAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Fog Lights Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights -
ReplacementLicense LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightOff-Road LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY
INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX