2009 JEEP COMPASS cruise control

•Cruise control status
•Traction/stability control status
•Tire pressure monitoring system status
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
times — babies and children, too. Every state in the
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and younger should ride properly
buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats, rather than in the front seat.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,
can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force
required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no
matter how strong you are. The child and others
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s
size.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is located
on the right side of the steering wheel.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off,
push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE
indicator will turn off. The system should be turned off
when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator
and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
Electronic Speed Control Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7
of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cool-
ing System Pressure Cap paragraph.
18. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
Control System is ON.
19. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed Control
System is SET to the desired speed.
20. Shift Lever Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
shift lever selection.NOTE:You must apply the brakes before shifting from
PARK.
21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B
will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and
hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer
to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer must be in Trip
mode to reset.
22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If
Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly, when cold and in-
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169
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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
420 INDEX

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
INDEX 421
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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
INDEX 431
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