2011 JEEP COMPASS towing

144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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S456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 306
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 415
Adding Fuel ........................... 353
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 410
Additives, Fuel ......................... 351
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 406
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 408
Air Conditioning ........................ 271
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 271
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............408,409
Air Conditioning System .............271,276,408
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 284
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 329
Airbag .............................. 60,69
Airbag Deployment ....................... 70
Airbag Light ................... 67,68,73,85,193
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 72
Airbag, Side ...................... 63,66,68,69Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........64,66,69
Alarm Light ........................... 197
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................234,259
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 306
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 194
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........414,437,438
Capacities .......................... 437
Disposal ........................... 417
Appearance Care ........................ 424
Assistance Towing ....................... 111
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 276
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,289,294,375,422
Fluid Level Check .................... 422
Interlock System ..................... 295
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Electronic Roll Mitigation............... 310
Traction Control System ................ 309
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 314
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 207
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 376
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Towing ............................ 391
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 400
Engine ............................ 397,398
Block Heater ........................ 291
Break-In Recommendations .............. 83
Checking Oil Level ................... 403
Cooling ........................... 413
Exhaust Gas Caution ................84,353
Fuel Requirements .................... 349
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Oil ......................... 403,437,438Oil Change Interval
................... 404
Oil Filler Cap .................. 397,398,405
Oil Filter ........................... 438
Oil Selection ........................ 404
Oil Synthetic ........................ 405
Overheating ........................ 374
Temperature Gauge ................... 198
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Ethanol ............................... 350
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,84,353
Exhaust System ....................... 84,411
Exterior Lights .......................... 87
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 406
Air Conditioning ..................... 283
Engine Oil ....................... 406,438
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............353,355,399
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 437
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 349
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 349
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 198
Fuel .............................. 192
Odometer .......................... 201
Tachometer ......................... 195
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 390
Gearshift .............................. 296
General Information ................. 17,127,348
General Maintenance ..................... 402
Glass Cleaning .......................... 428
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............356,358Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 97
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 374
Head Restraints ......................... 140
Headlights ............................ 435
Cleaning ........................... 428
High Beam ......................... 149
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 149
Passing ............................ 149
Replacing .......................... 435
Switch ............................ 147
Heated Mirrors .......................... 96
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 271
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 291
Hill Descent Control ................... 205,311
Hill Start Assist ......................... 312
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 361
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 158
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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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Rotation........................... 338
Safety .......................... 318,328
Sizes ............................. 320
Snow Tires ......................... 337
Spare Tire .......................... 377
Spinning ........................... 334
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 335
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 362
Towing ............................... 358
24-Hour Towing Assistance .............. 111
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 391
Guide ............................. 362
Recreational ........................ 370
Weight ............................ 362
Towing Assistance ....................... 111
Trailer Towing .......................... 358
Cooling System Tips .................. 369
Hitches ............................ 361
Minimum Requirements ................ 363 Trailer and Tongue Weight
.............. 362
Wiring ............................ 367
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 362
Trailer Weight .......................... 362
Transaxle ............................. 294
Automatic .................. 12,289,294,422
Autostick .......................... 298
Manual ......................... 289,292
Operation .......................... 294
Overdrive .......................... 298
Selection of Lubricant ................. 422
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 158
Transporting Pets ........................ 83
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 335
Trip Computer .......................... 205
Trip Odometer .......................... 201
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 199
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