2010 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

Lights.............................. 83,140
Airbag ...................... 57,64,70,82,184
Alarm .............................. 188
Anti-Lock ........................... 185
Back-Up ............................ 416
Brake Warning ........................ 186
Bulb Replacement ...................... 413
Cargo .............................. 169
Center Mounted Stop ................... 419
Daytime Running ...................... 142
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 140
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 304
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 186
Exterior .............................. 83
Fog .......................... 142,195,415
Headlight Switch ...................... 140
Headlights ........................... 140
High Beam Indicator .................... 185
Instrument Cluster ..................... 140 License
............................. 417
Lights On Reminder .................... 141
Low Fuel ............................ 184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 194
Map Reading ......................... 144
Oil Pressure .......................... 184
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 185
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............18,188
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 188
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 190
Traction Control ....................... 304
Turn Signal ................... 83,140,142,416
Voltage ............................. 183
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 183
Loading Vehicle ...................... 341,343
Capacities ........................... 343
Tires ............................... 313
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LocksChild Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 29
Lubrication, Body ....................... 389
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 176
Lumbar Support ........................ 128
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 387
Maintenance, General ..................... 382
Maintenance Procedures ................... 382
Maintenance Schedule .................... 426
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 194,380
Manual, Service ......................... 451
Manual Transaxle .................. 277,280,401
Downshifting ......................... 281
Fluid Level Check ................... 402,403
Frequency of Fluid Change ............402,403
Lubricant Selection ...............401,402,403Map/Reading Lights
..................... 144
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 399
Mirrors ................................ 89
Automatic Dimming ..................... 89
Electric Powered ....................... 91
Heated .............................. 92
Outside .............................. 90
Rearview ............................. 89
Vanity ............................... 92
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 326
Mopar Parts ......................... 381,450
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 140
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 80
Occupant Restraints ................... 37,63,67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........59,60,63,66
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 335
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Odometer............................. 192
Trip ............................. 190,192
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 198
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 198
Oil, Engine ......................... 383,421
Capacity ............................ 421
Change Interval ....................... 384
Checking ............................ 383
Disposal ............................ 385
Filter ............................... 386
Identification Logo ..................... 384
Materials Added to ..................... 385
Recommendation ................... 384,421
Synthetic ............................ 385
Viscosity ............................ 385
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............379,380
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 152
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Overdrive ............................. 285 Overheating, Engine
................... 189,358
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,451
Paint Care ............................. 403
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 293
Passing Light ........................... 143
Personal Settings ........................ 201
Pets .................................. 80
Phone, Cellular .......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 313
Power Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 161
Steering .......................... 291,293
Sunroof ............................. 158
Transfer Unit ......................... 403
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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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Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 176
Rotation, Tires .......................... 325
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 82
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 83
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 450
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 81
Safety Information, Tire ................... 308
Safety Tips ............................. 81
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 253
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 252
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 408
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 53
Seat Belts ............................ 37,82
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 44
And Pregnant Women ................... 55 Child Restraint
........................ 72
Extender ............................. 55
Front Seat ............................ 39
Inspection ............................ 82
Pretensioners .......................... 49
Rear Seat ............................. 39
Seats ................................. 126
Adjustment .......................... 126
Heated ............................. 131
Lumbar Support ....................... 128
Rear Folding ......................... 136
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 136
Seatback Release ....................... 129
Tilting .............................. 129
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 384
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
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Service Assistance....................... 447
Service Contract ......................... 449
Service Manuals ........................ 451
Setting the Clock .............208,222,224,227,236
Settings, Personal ........................ 201
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 281
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 271
Signals, Turn ...................... 83,184,416
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 288
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 324
Snow Tires ............................ 325
Spare Tire .......................... 320,361
Specifications Oil ................................ 384
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........148,189
Speedometer ........................... 184 Starting
............................... 277
Automatic Transmission ................. 277
Engine Fails to Start .................... 279
Manual Transmission ................... 277
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 277
Steering Power ........................... 291,293
Tilt Column .......................... 147
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 257
Storage ............................ 166,411
Storage Bin ............................ 166
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 270
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 370
Sun Roof .............................. 158
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 92
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 385
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System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 186
Taillights .............................. 416
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......189,359
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 173
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 311
Tire Markings .......................... 308
Tire Safety Information .................... 308
Tires ............................ 83,317,453
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 323
Air Pressure .......................... 317
Chains .............................. 324 Changing
............................ 360
Compact Spare ........................ 320
Flat Changing ........................ 365
General Information .................... 317
High Speed .......................... 319
Inflation Pressures ..................... 318
Jacking ............................. 360
Life of Tires .......................... 323
Load Capacity ..................... 313,314
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 326
Pressure Warning Light .................. 190
Quality Grading ....................... 453
Radial .............................. 320
Replacement ......................... 323
Rotation ............................ 325
Safety ........................... 308,317
Sizes ............................... 309
Snow Tires ........................... 325
Spare Tire ........................... 361
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Spinning............................ 321
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 322
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 347
Towing ............................... 344
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 107
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 371
Guide .............................. 347
Recreational .......................... 355
Weight .............................. 347
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction .............................. 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 344
Cooling System Tips .................... 354
Hitches ............................. 346
Minimum Requirements ................. 348
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 347
Wiring .............................. 352
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 347
Trailer Weight .......................... 347 Transaxle
............................. 282
Automatic .................... 12,277,282,400
Autostick ............................ 285
Manual ........................ 14,277,280
Operation ........................... 282
Overdrive ........................... 285
Selection of Lubricant ................... 400
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 152
Transporting Pets ........................ 80
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 322
Trip Odometer .......................... 192
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 190
Turn Signals ...................... 142,184,416
UCI Connector ......................... 247
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 93
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 181
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