2010 JEEP COMPASS instrument panel

Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 121
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 121
▫ Commands ........................ 123
▫ Voice Training ...................... 126
 Seats .............................. 126
▫ Front Seat Adjustment ................. 126
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped ........................ 128
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped .......... 128
▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ............... 129
▫ Six-Way Power Seats — If Equipped ....... 130
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 131
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 132▫
Adjusting Active Head Restraints ......... 133
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 136
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 138
 Lights ............................. 140
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 140
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 140
▫ Instrument Panel Dimming ............. 141
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 141
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 142
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 142
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 142
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 143
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 143
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The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding
phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as
tones over the phone.
NOTE:
•You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone
network configurations. This is normal.
•Some paging and voice mail systems have system time
out settings that are too short and may not allow the
use of this feature.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The “Voice Command” button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
command immediately. For example, if a prompt is
askingWould you like to pair a phone, clear a..., you
could press the
button and say, Pair a Phoneto
select that option without having to listen to the rest of
the voice prompt.
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™
Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
•Press thebutton to begin.
•After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations. The Uconnect™ Phone will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cellular phone, the Uconnect™ Phone will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using Uconnect™ Phone. The status is given for roaming,
network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The heaters provide the same heat level for both the seat
cushion and the seatback. The controls for the front
heated seats are located on the center instrument panel
area.
After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for
Off.Press the switch once to select High-level heat-
ing. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
If High-level heating is selected, the system automatically
switches to Low-level heating and turns one indicator
light Off after 30 minutes of continuous operation. It will turn the heater and the remaining indicator light off after
an additional 30 minutes of continuous operation. If
Low-level heating is selected, the system automatically
turns the heater and the indicator light Off after 30 min-
utes of continuous operation.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights,
the passing lights and the fog lights. The multifunction
lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
to turn on the parking lights.
Turn the end of the lever to the second detent to turn on
the headlights.
Multifunction Lever
Headlight Control
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Instrument Panel Dimming
Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
the parking lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the
ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the
driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Dimmer Control
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
The sunroof will also operate up to 45 seconds after the
ignition has been turned OFF. The sunroof operation will
be canceled if either of the front doors are opened during
the 45 second time period.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located
in the instrument panel for added convenience. This
power outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices.
12 Volt Power Outlet
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There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear
passengers.STORAGE
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are
an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment.
Rear Cupholders
1 — Upper Storage Bin
2 — Lower Glove Compartment
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 181
 Instrument Cluster .................... 182
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 183
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 196
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System —
If Equipped ........................ 198
▫ EVIC Functions ..................... 199
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ........... 200
▫ Average Fuel Economy ................ 200 ▫
Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 200
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ............ 200
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... 201
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 201
 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 206
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 206
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