2011 JEEP COMPASS trip computer

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 190
 Instrument Cluster .................... 191
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 192
 Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped ........ 205
▫ Control Buttons ..................... 206
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 207
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped .......................... 210 ▫
EVIC Functions ..................... 211
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ........... 211
▫ Average Fuel Economy ................ 211
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 212
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ............ 212
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... 212
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 213
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28. 4WD! Warning Light — If EquippedThis light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
system. The light will come on, for a bulb
check, when the ignition key is turned to the
ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long
as three seconds.
When lit solid: There is a 4WD system fault. 4WD
performance will be at a reduced level. Service the 4WD
system soon.
When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily dis-
abled due to overload condition.
29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the EVIC messages.
For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)”. 30. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped
The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the
4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans-
mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE
position (Off-Road Mode).
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE:The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.The EVIC consists of the following:•System Status
•Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
•Compass Heading
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
•Uconnect™ phone Displays (if equipped)
•Audio Mode Display
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207

Loading Vehicle...................... 355,357
Capacities .......................... 357
Tires .............................. 324
Locks Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 29
Lubrication, Body ....................... 409
Lumbar Support ........................ 137
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 407
Maintenance Procedures ................... 402
Maintenance Schedule .................... 442
Maintenance, General ..................... 402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 203,400
Manual Transaxle .................. 289,292,423
Downshifting ....................... 293
Fluid Level Check ................. 423,424
Frequency of Fluid Change ...........423,424Lubricant Selection
................. 423,424
Manual, Service ......................... 465
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 150
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 419
Methanol ............................. 350
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 205
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 95
Heated ............................. 96
Outside ............................ 94
Rearview ........................... 93
Vanity ............................. 96
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 339
Mopar Parts ......................... 401,464
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 350
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 147
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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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INDEX 485