2010 JEEP COMPASS key

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic Transaxle
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels off the ground).
•All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles must be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels off the ground).
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CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Manual Transaxle
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
•FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
•FWD or AWD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheels off the ground).
All Transaxles
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not
in the LOCK position.
•Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
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Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system (automatic transmission
only). There is a removable plug in the right side of the
shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to
override the system. The ignition key must be in the ON
position to use the override lever.
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persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 189
Fuel ............................... 183
Odometer ........................... 192
Tachometer .......................... 186
Gearshift .............................. 284
General Information ................. 18,121,334
General Maintenance ..................... 382
Glass Cleaning .......................... 407
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 344
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............342,344
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 358
Head Restraints ......................... 133 Headlights
............................ 413
Cleaning ............................ 407
High Beam .......................... 143
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 143
Passing ............................. 143
Replacing ........................... 413
Switch .............................. 140
Heated Mirrors .......................... 92
Heated Seats ........................... 131
Heater ............................... 260
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 279
Hill Start Assist ......................... 302
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 346
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 152
Hood Release .......................... 138
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
462 INDEX

Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 73
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 196
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 89
Instrument Cluster ....................... 183
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 181
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 407
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 408
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 408
Interior Appearance Care .................. 406
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 361
Jack Operation ....................... 360,362
Jacking Instructions ...................... 362
Jump Starting .......................... 366 Key, Programming
........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 19
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster .......................... 56,57
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 416
Lane Change Assist ...................... 143
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
Latches ................................ 83
Hood .............................. 138
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 335
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 83
Life of Tires ............................ 323
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 174
Light Bulbs .......................... 83,412
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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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INDEX 467