2011 JEEP COMPASS warning light

Oil Change Indicator
Message• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or
greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
• During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, theautomatic transmission oil may become too hot.
• When the transmission overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the
transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowedunder the load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed underthe rear load floor in the trunk.
• To remove the spare tire, lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid iceor slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a
manual transmission into REVERSE.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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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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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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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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