2009 JEEP COMPASS coolant

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).
Odometer Reading Date
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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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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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Changing A Flat Tire..................... 332
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 281
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 347
Child Restraint.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 63
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Child Seat.............................. 66
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 308
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 370
Climate Control......................... 237
Clock.....................185,188,202,205,214
Clutch............................... 364
Clutch Fluid........................... 364
Coin Holder........................... 150
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 236
Compact Spare Tire...................... 292Compass Variance....................... 182
Connector
UCI ................................ 224
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 224
Console.............................. 150
Contract, Service........................ 411
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................386,387
Cooling System......................... 358
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 360
Coolant Level......................359,362
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 362
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 359
Inspection........................... 362
Points to Remember.................361,363
Pressure Cap......................... 361
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 359
Corrosion Protection..................... 368
Cruise Light........................... 169
Cupholders............................ 150
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Customer Assistance..................... 409
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 349
Defroster, Rear Window................... 155
Defroster, Windshield...................70,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 346
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 124
Dipsticks
Power Steering........................ 266
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 362
Engine Oil........................... 352
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 255
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 114Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 262
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 263
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 77
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 272
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 272
Brake Assist System.................... 273
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 274
Electronic Stability Program............... 275
Traction Control System................. 272
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 131
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 275
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 175
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 332
Jump Starting......................... 338
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Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 387
Fog Lights.......................122,173,380
Folding Rear Seat........................ 118
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 118
Four Wheel Drive....................... 261
Systems............................. 261
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 261
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 340
Fuel..............................307,387
Adding............................. 312
Additives............................ 310
Capacity............................ 386
Clean Air............................ 308
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 312
Gasoline............................ 307
Gauge.............................. 163
Light............................... 164
Octane Rating........................ 307
Requirements......................... 307Tank Capacity........................ 386
Fuel System Caution..................... 314
Fueling............................... 312
Fuses................................ 374
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............312,313,346
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 308
Gasoline (Fuel).......................307,386
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 308
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 168
Fuel................................ 163
Odometer........................... 171
Tachometer.......................... 165
Gearshift.............................. 258
General Information.................19,107,307
General Maintenance..................... 349
Glass Cleaning.......................... 372
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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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