2011 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
without starting the engine (engine Off).
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and
hold the override release lever forward.6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels
OFFthe ground).
•All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles must be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels OFFthe ground).
Shift Lever Override Access Cover6
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CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Manual Transmission
•
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 wheelsOFFthe ground).
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must
be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make
certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
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CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or 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.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 2.0L ............. 397
 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 398
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 399
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 399
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 400
 Replacement Parts ..................... 401
 Dealer Service ........................ 401 
Maintenance Procedures ................. 402
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 403
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 406
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 406
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 407
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 408
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 409
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 410
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 410
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▫Exhaust System ..................... 411
▫ Cooling System ..................... 413
▫ Brake System ....................... 419
▫ Automatic Transmission
(CVT) – If Equipped .................. 422
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 423
▫ Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD
Models Only ....................... 423
▫ Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD
Models Only ....................... 424
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 424
 Fuses .............................. 430
▫ Integrated Power Module .............. 430
Vehicle Storage ....................... 434
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 434
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 435
▫ Headlamps ........................ 435
▫ Fog Lamps ......................... 435
▫ Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp ....... 436
▫ License Lamps ...................... 436
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ......... 436
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 437
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 438
▫ Engine ............................ 438
▫ Chassis ........................... 439
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
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