2009 JEEP COMPASS brake fluid

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant.
❏Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV).
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
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Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the spark plugs (except 2.4L PZEV).
❏Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
❏Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
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Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs (except 2.4L
PZEV).
❏Adjust the parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 269
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 360
Adding Fuel........................... 312
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 356
Additives, Fuel......................... 310
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 352
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 354
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 243
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............354,355
Air Conditioning System.................. 354
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 289
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment.....................53,55
Airbag Light.....................54,57,70,164
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............49,55
Alarm Light........................... 168
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........359,386,387
Capacities........................... 386
Disposal............................ 362
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 269
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 165
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Appearance Care........................ 368
Assistance Towing........................ 94
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 76
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Transaxle...........12,251,256,332,366
Fluid Level Check...................... 366
Interlock System....................... 257
Overheating.......................... 332
Selection Of Lubricant................... 366
Shifting............................. 258
Special Additives...................... 366
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Autostick............................. 260
Battery............................... 353
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 355
B-Pillar Location........................ 284
Brake Assist System...................... 273
Brake Fluid............................ 388
Brake, Parking.......................... 267
Brake System........................268,364
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................269,272
Master Cylinder....................... 364
Parking............................. 267
Warning Light........................ 166
Brakes.............................268,364
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 257
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement.....................377,378
Bulbs, Light............................ 377Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 386
Capacities, Fluid........................ 386
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 312
Oil (Engine).......................345,351
Power Steering........................ 266
Car Washes............................ 369
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 311
Cargo Area Cover....................... 152
Cargo Area Features...................... 151
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 151
Cargo Light............................ 151
Cargo Load Floor........................ 153
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 153
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
Cellular Phone........................79,237
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 384
Chains, Tire............................ 297
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Towing............................. 341
Emission Control System Maintenance......347,390
Engine............................... 345
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Checking Oil Level..................... 349
Cooling............................. 358
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 311
Fuel Requirements..................... 307
Jump Starting......................... 338
Oil ...........................349,386,387
Oil Change Interval.................... 350
Oil Filler Cap......................345,351
Oil Filter............................ 387
Oil Selection.......................... 350
Oil Synthetic......................... 351
Overheating.......................... 330
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Event Data Recorder...................... 58Exhaust Gas Caution............35,69,311,356,357
Exhaust System......................... 356
Fabric Care............................ 371
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 352
Engine Oil........................352,387
Flashers.............................. 330
Hazard Warning....................... 330
Turn Signal........................164,381
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 337
Flooded Engine Starting................... 253
Fluid, Brake........................... 388
Fluid Capacities......................... 386
Fluid Leaks............................. 70
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 366
Power Steering........................ 266
Fluids................................ 387
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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