2008 JEEP COMPASS key

All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi-
tion, not in the LOCK position.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug
in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to
insert your finger to override the system. The ignition
key must be in the on position to use the override lever.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the driv-
etrain will result.
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off theignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315
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Ball Joints............................. 327
Battery............................... 324
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Belts, Drive............................ 320
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 327
B-Pillar Location........................ 252
Brake Assist System...................... 128
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 127
Brake Fluid............................ 362
Brake, Parking.......................... 241
Brake System........................243,335
Anti-Lock (ABS).................126,127,244
Hoses.............................. 336
Master Cylinder....................... 337
Parking............................. 241
Warning Light........................ 163
Brakes.............................243,335
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 233
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 65Bulb Replacement.....................350,351
Bulbs, Light............................ 350
Calibration, Compass..................... 180
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 360
Capacities, Fluid........................ 360
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 279
Oil (Engine).......................312,319
Car Washes............................ 342
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 278
Cargo Area Cover....................... 150
Cargo Area Features...................... 148
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 148
Luggage Carrier....................... 154
Cargo Light............................ 148
Cargo Load Floor........................ 150
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 151
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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
388 INDEX

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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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
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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

Towing............................... 281
Disabled Vehicle....................... 306
Guide.............................. 285
Recreational.......................... 293
Weight.............................. 285
Traction.............................. 239
Trailer Towing.......................... 281
Cooling System Tips.................... 293
Hitches............................. 284
Minimum Requirements................. 287
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 286
Wiring.............................. 291
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 285
Trailer Weight.......................... 285
Transaxle............................. 232
Automatic....................12,227,232,339
Autostick............................ 236
Manual........................12,227,229
Operation........................... 232Overdrive........................... 235
Selection of Lubricant................... 339
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 165
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 134
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 22
Transporting Pets........................ 65
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 262
Trip Odometer.......................... 167
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 165
Turn Signals...................... 117,161,354
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 76
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 158
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 378
Universal Transmitter..................... 134
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