2011 JEEP COMPASS steering wheel

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off” mode
by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC, refer to
the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• 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 generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure,affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, shouldbe cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent
is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp H11
High Beam Headlamp 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 7444NA
Front Side Marker Lamp W5W
Front Fog Lamp PSX24W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) LED Assembly (Serviced at Authorized
Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp 7440NA (W21W) Crystal
License Lamp W5W
Rear Turn Lamp 7440NA (WY21W) Amber
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
LightsHeadlights ..............17
Park ..................17
TurnSignal ..............17
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record ..........66
Maintenance Schedule .........64
Media Center Radio .......26,27,29
MOPAR® Accessories .........72
Navigation ................31
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .......26
Oil Change Indicator ..........49
Oil, Engine Capacity ................62
Outlet Power .................42
Overheating, Engine ..........49
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Pairing) .............34
Phone (Uconnect) ............33
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ...............68
Power Glass Sunroof ............22
Inverter ................41
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 42
Seats .................13
Steering ................62
PreparationforJacking .........50
Programmable Electronic Features . . 38
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ..........26
Touch-Screen .............29
Radio Operation ...........26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....18
Rear Seat, Folding ...........14
Recreational Towing ..........44
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........69 Reporting Safety Defects
........71
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
Seat Belts .................9
Seats ...................13
Adjustment ..............13
Folding Front Passenger .......14
Heated ................15
Power .................13
Rear Folding .............14
Seek Button .............27,29
Setting the Clock ..........28,30
Shift Lever Override ...........55
Signals,Turn...............17
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........32
Spare Tire ................50
Spark Plugs ...............62
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............19
Cancel .................19
Resume ................19
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....19
Starting Remote .................8
Steering T

ilt Column ..............15
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....33
Store Radio Presets .........28,30
Sun Roof .................22
Supplemental Restraint System
-Airbag .................10
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . 49
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......9
Theft System Arming ...........9
Theft System Disarming .........9
Tilt Steering Column ..........15
Tires AirPressure ..............68
Changing ...............51
Flat Changing .............51
Jacking ................51
Pressure Warning Light .......45
Touch-Screen Radio ..........29
Towing ..................44 24-Hour Towing Assistance .....45
DisabledVehicle ...........56
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