2011 JEEP COMPASS transmission

JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumpercables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the
two finger screws, located on the radiator support.
• Set the parking brake, shift theautomatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking
brake and make sure the ignition is
OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF
the ground)Front Wheels Raised,
Rear Wheels on the
GroundRear Wheels Raised,
Front Wheels on the
Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be UsedNOT Permitted
FWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in NEUTRALRecommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT PermittedNOT Permitted
AWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in NEUTRALRecommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
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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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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.0L, 2.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to MAX
level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L,
2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20
engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.0L, 2.4L 87 Octane 13.6 Gallons (51.5 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.0L, 2.4L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 2.0L, 2.4L ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission
(CVT) MOPAR
®CVTF + 4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR
®Gear & Axle
Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API
GL 5 or equivalent
non-synthetic product. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPAR
®Gear & Axle
Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API
GL 5 or equivalent
non-synthetic product. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids
or equivalent. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
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. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow
plowing, 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). XX
Replace the spark plugs. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
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Airbag ..................10
Alarm,Panic ...............8
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ...................9
Audio Jack...............29
Audio Settings ............27,28
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................21
Automatic Transmission FluidType ...............62
Overheating ..............50
AxleFluid ................62
Belts, Seat ................9
BrakeFluid ...............62
Bulb Replacement ...........69
Calibration, Compass ..........38
Change Oil Indicator ..........49
Child Restraint ..............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....11
Clock Setting ............28,30
Compass Calibration ..........38
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........62
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....19
CruiseLight ...............19
Customer Assistance ..........70
Defects, Reporting ...........71
Dimmer Control .............17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......17
Disarming, Theft System .........9
Driver Cockpit ..............4
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) .................19
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................37,38
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....24
Emergency, In Case of Overheating ..............49
Engine Compartment .............60
OilSelection .............62
Overheating ..............49 Event Data Recorder
..........58
Exterior Lights ..............69
Flash-To-Pass ..............17
Fluid Capacities .............62
Fluids ...................62
FogLights ................17
Folding Front Passenger Seat .....14
Folding Rear Seat ............14
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......43
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........57
Front Heated Seats ...........15
Fuel Specifications .............62
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 40
Hard Disk Drive .............30
Headlights ................17
Dimmer Switch ............17
High Beam ..............17
HeatedSeats ..............15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ..................17
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................40
Hood Release ..............59
Instrument Cluster ............6
Indicators ................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . 6,45
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 18
Introduction ................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..........41
Inverter

, Power .............41
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .......36
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .....37
Jack Location ..............50
Jump Starting ..............53
KeyFob ..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 38
Lane Change Assist ..........17
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Recreational.............44
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......44
Trailer Weight ..............44
Transmission Fluid ..................62
Turn Signals ...............17
Uconnect™ Phone ...........33
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....35
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) ..............40
USBPort ...............31,36 Voice Command
............35
Warning, Roll Over ............3
Washer Rear ..................18
Washers, Windshield ..........18
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ......69
Wind Buffeting .............23
Windshield Washers ..........18
WindshieldWipers ...........18
Wiper,Rear ...............18
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