2010 JEEP COMPASS light

▫Flash-To-Pass ....................... 143
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 144
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 144
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 145
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 146
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 146
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 147
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 147
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 148
▫ To Activate ......................... 149
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 150
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 150
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 150 ▫
To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 150
▫ Manual Transaxle .................... 151
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 151
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 152
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 153
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 156
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 156
▫ Reprogramming A Single
HomeLink Button................... 157
▫ Security ........................... 157
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 157
▫ General Information .................. 158
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 158
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▫Opening The Sunroof ................. 159
▫ Closing The Sunroof .................. 159
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 160
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 160
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 160
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 160
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 161
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 161
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 161
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 161
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 163
 Cupholders .......................... 165
 Storage ............................. 166 ▫
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin ...... 166
▫ Door Storage ....................... 167
 Console Features ...................... 168
 Cargo Area Features ................... 169
▫ Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight .......................... 169
▫ Cargo Cover ........................ 170
▫ Removable Load Floor ................ 172
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Loops ................ 173
▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ....... 174
 Rear Window Features .................. 174
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 174
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 175
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 176
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set
in the day position (toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the available cellular service
and area.
•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the
button and
say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
•The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the cellular phone directly.
WARNING!
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
Uconnect™ Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature
in emergency situations, when the cellular phone has
network coverage and stays paired to the Uconnect™
Phone.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance:
•Press thebutton to begin.
•After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:
•The towing assistance number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-
2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-
3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside
Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour
Towing Assistance coverage details on the DVD in
the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour
Towing Assistance references.
•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the
button and
say “Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.
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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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Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the multifunction lever. NOTE:
The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the
engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking
brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in
any position except PARK.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Front Fog Lights Control
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