2009 JEEP COMPASS light

Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 317
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............314,316
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 79
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 263
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 330
Head Restraints......................... 115
Headlights............................ 378
Cleaning............................ 372
High Beam........................... 124
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 124
Passing............................. 124
Replacing............................ 378
Switch.............................. 121
Heated Seats........................... 116
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 318HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134
Hood Release.......................... 119
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................16,20
Infant Restraint.......................... 61
Information Center, Vehicle................. 175
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster....................... 163
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 161
Instrument Panel Cover................... 372
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 373
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 374
Interior Appearance Care.................. 371
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
424 INDEX

Jack Location........................... 333
Jack Operation.......................332,334
Jacking Instructions...................... 334
Jump Starting.......................... 338
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 381
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
Latches
Hood............................... 119
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 307
Life of Tires............................ 294Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 154
Light Bulbs............................ 377
Lights..............................70,121
Airbag........................54,57,70,164
Alarm.............................. 168
Anti-Lock........................... 165
Back-Up............................. 381
Brake Warning........................ 166
Bulb Replacement...................... 378
Cargo .............................. 151
Center Mounted Stop................... 384
Daytime Running...................... 123
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 121
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................275,278
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 166
Fog ..........................122,173,380
Headlight Switch...................... 121
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Headlights........................... 121
High Beam Indicator.................... 165
Instrument Cluster..................... 121
License............................. 382
Lights On Reminder.................... 122
Low Fuel............................ 164
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 172
Map Reading......................... 126
Off-Road............................ 125
Oil Pressure.......................... 164
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 165
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............20,168
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 168
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 169
Traction Control....................... 275
Turn Signal.....................121,123,381
Voltage............................. 163
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 163Loading Vehicle......................314,315
Capacities........................... 315
Tires ............................... 284
Locks
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 355
Lumbar Support........................ 114
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 353
Maintenance, General..................... 349
Maintenance Procedures................... 349
Maintenance Schedule.................... 390
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................172,347
Manual, Service......................... 413
426 INDEX

Manual Transaxle..................251,254,366
Downshifting......................... 255
Fluid Level Check...................367,368
Frequency of Fluid Change............367,368
Lubricant Selection...............366,367,368
Map/Reading Lights..................... 126
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 364
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Powered....................... 77
Outside.............................. 76
Rearview............................. 75
Vanity............................... 79
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 298
Mopar Parts.........................348,412
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 121
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 68Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 307
Odometer............................. 171
Trip .............................169,171
Oil Change Indicator..................... 176
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 176
Oil, Engine.........................349,386
Capacity............................ 386
Change Interval....................... 350
Checking............................ 349
Disposal............................ 352
Filter............................... 352
Identification Logo..................... 351
Materials Added to..................... 351
Recommendation...................350,386
Synthetic............................ 351
Viscosity............................ 351
Onboard Diagnostic System..............346,347
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 134
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Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 244
Overdrive............................. 259
Overheating, Engine...................168,330
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........5,413
Paint Care............................. 368
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 267
Passing Light........................... 124
Personal Settings........................ 179
Pets.................................. 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 79
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 79
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 284
Power
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors.............................. 77
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 144Steering..........................265,266
Sunroof............................. 140
Transfer Unit......................... 368
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 388
Power Transfer Unit...................... 368
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 333
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 179
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Radial Ply Tires......................... 291
Radio Operation........................ 237
Radio, Satellite.......................... 229
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 367
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 367
428 INDEX

Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........131,169
Speedometer........................... 164
Starting............................... 251
Automatic Transmission................. 251
Engine Fails to Start.................... 253
Manual Transmission................... 251
Starting Procedures...................... 251
Steering
Power...........................265,266
Tilt Column.......................... 130
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 235
Storage............................147,377
Storage Bin............................ 147
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 340
Sun Roof.............................. 140
Sun Visor Extension....................... 79
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 351
Tachometer............................ 165
Taillights.............................. 381
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......168,331
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 130
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 284
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 283
Tire Markings.......................... 279
Tire Safety Information.................... 279
Tires ............................70,288,414
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 294
Air Pressure.......................... 288
Chains.............................. 297
Changing............................ 332
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Compact Spare........................ 292
Flat Changing........................ 337
General Information.................... 288
High Speed.......................... 291
Inflation Pressures..................... 289
Jacking............................. 332
Life of Tires.......................... 294
Load Capacity........................ 284
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 298
Pressure Warning Light.................. 169
Quality Grading....................... 414
Radial.............................. 291
Replacement......................... 295
Rotation............................. 297
Safety...........................279,288
Sizes............................... 281
Snow Tires........................... 297
Spare Tire........................... 333
Spinning............................ 293Tread Wear Indicators................... 294
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 320
Towing............................... 316
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 94
Disabled Vehicle....................... 341
Guide.............................. 319
Recreational.......................... 327
Weight.............................. 319
Towing Assistance........................ 94
Trailer Towing.......................... 316
Cooling System Tips.................... 326
Hitches............................. 318
Minimum Requirements................. 321
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 320
Wiring.............................. 324
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 319
Trailer Weight.......................... 319
Transaxle............................. 256
Automatic....................12,251,256,366
432 INDEX

Autostick............................ 260
Manual........................14,251,254
Operation........................... 256
Overdrive........................... 259
Selection of Lubricant................... 366
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 134
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 294
Trip Odometer.......................... 171
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 169
Turn Signals......................123,164,381
UCI Connector......................... 224
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 79
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 161Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 414
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 224
Universal Transmitter..................... 134
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 307
Vanity Mirrors........................... 79
Variance, Compass....................... 182
Vehicle Certification Label................. 314
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading...................284,314,315
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 377
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 19
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 107
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 163
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
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