2010 JEEP COMPASS power steering fluid

Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering — add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transaxle fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Overheating.......................... 360
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 400
Shifting ............................. 284
Special Additives ...................... 401
Autostick ............................. 285
Battery ............................... 387
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Belts, Seat .............................. 82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 389
B-Pillar Location ........................ 313
Brake Assist System ...................... 300
Brake Fluid ............................ 423
Brake, Parking .......................... 293
Brake System ........................ 296,398
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 297,299
Master Cylinder ....................... 399
Parking ............................. 293
Warning Light ........................ 186 Brakes
............................. 296,398
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 283
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 80
Bulb Replacement ..................... 412,413
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,412
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 421
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 421
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 339
Oil (Engine) ....................... 378,385
Power Steering ........................ 293
Car Washes ............................ 404
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,339
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 170
Cargo Area Features ...................... 169
Cargo Compartment Light ............................... 169
Luggage Carrier ....................... 176
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Flat Tire Stowage........................ 365
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 279
Fluid, Brake ........................... 423
Fluid Capacities ......................... 421
Fluid Leaks ............................. 83
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 401
Power Steering ........................ 293
Fluids ................................ 422
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 422
Fog Lights ....................... 142,195,415
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 136
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 136
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 287
Systems ............................. 287
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 287
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 370
Fuel .............................. 335,422
Adding ............................. 339 Additives
............................ 337
Capacity ............................ 421
Clean Air ............................ 335
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 339
Gasoline ............................ 335
Gauge .............................. 183
Light ............................... 184
Octane Rating ........................ 335
Requirements ......................... 335
Tank Capacity ........................ 421
Fuel System Caution ..................... 340
Fueling ............................... 339
Fuses ................................ 408
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............339,341,379
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 335
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 335,421
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 336
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Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 423
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 403
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 361
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 201
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 320
Radio Operation ........................ 259
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 252
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 402
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 402
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
Rear Window Defroster ................... 175
Rear Window Features .................... 174
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 174 Recreational Towing
...................... 355
Refrigerant ............................ 389
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 19
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 257
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 412
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 381
Replacement Tires ....................... 323
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 450
Restraint, Head ......................... 133
Restraints, Child ....................... 72,78
Restraints, Infant ......................... 73
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 170
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