2011 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 coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
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 transmission 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........................ 375
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 422
Shifting ........................... 296
Special Additives ..................... 422
Autostick ............................. 298
B-Pillar Location ........................ 324
Battery ............................... 407
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Belts, Seat .............................. 85
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 409
Brake Assist System ...................... 309
Brake Fluid ............................ 439
Brake System ........................ 305,419
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 306,309
Master Cylinder ..................... 419
Parking ........................... 303
Warning Light ....................... 195 Brake, Parking
.......................... 303
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Brakes ............................. 305,419
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 83
Bulb Replacement ..................... 434,435
Bulbs, Light .......................... 87,434
Calibration, Compass ..................... 216
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 437
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 437
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 353
Oil (Engine) ................... 397,398,405
Power Steering ...................... 302
Car Washes ............................ 425
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............84,353
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 178
Cargo Area Features ...................... 177
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Flashers.............................. 374
Hazard Warning ..................... 374
Turn Signal .................... 87,193,436
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 291
Fluid Capacities ......................... 437
Fluid Leaks ............................. 87
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................. 422
Power Steering ...................... 302
Fluid, Brake ........................... 439
Fluids ................................ 438
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 438
Fog Lights ....................... 148,204,435
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 143
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 143
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 300
Systems ........................... 300
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 389 Fuel
.............................. 349,438
Adding ........................... 353
Additives .......................... 351
Capacity ........................... 437
Clean Air .......................... 349
Ethanol ........................... 350
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 353
Gasoline ........................... 349
Gauge ............................ 192
Light ............................. 193
Materials Added ..................... 351
Methanol .......................... 350
Octane Rating ....................... 349
Requirements ....................... 349
Tank Capacity ....................... 437
Fuel System Caution ..................... 354
Fueling ............................... 353
Fuses ................................ 430
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PowerDoor Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 168
Steering ........................ 301,302
Sunroof ........................... 165
Transfer Unit ....................... 424
Windows ........................... 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 439
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 424
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 377
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 213
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 331
Radio Operation ........................ 271
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 423 Rear Drive Assembly
..................... 423
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 143
Rear Window Defroster ................... 183
Rear Window Features .................... 182
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 182
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73
Recreational Towing ...................... 370
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 349
Refrigerant ............................ 409
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 19
Security Alarm ....................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 269
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 434
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
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