2012 JEEP COMPASS brake

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
❏ Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
❏ 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.
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ 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.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, 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).
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S462 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 314
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 423
Adding Fuel ........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 418
Additives, Fuel ......................... 359
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 412
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 414
Air Conditioning ........................ 276
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 276
Air Conditioning Filter .................287,415
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............414,415
Air Conditioning System .............276,280,414
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 288
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 337
Airbag .............................. 61,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ................... 68,69,74,86,197
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 73
Airbag, Side ...................... 64,67,69,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........65,67,70
Alarm Light ........................... 201
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................239,263
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 314
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 198
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........422,445,446
Capacities .......................... 445
Disposal ........................... 425
Appearance Care ........................ 432
Assistance Towing ....................... 112
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ................... 32,33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................. 12,294,381
Overheating ........................ 381
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Automatic Transmission................299,429
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 430
Fluid Level Check .................... 430
Fluid Type ......................... 429
Gear Ranges ........................ 301
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 306
B-Pillar Location ........................ 332
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 86
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 317
Brake Fluid ............................ 447
Brake System ........................ 313,426
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 314,316
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310 Warning Light
....................... 199
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 300
Brakes ............................. 313,426
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ..................... 442,443
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,442
Calibration, Compass ..................... 220
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 445
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 445
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 361
Oil (Engine) ................... 403,404,411
Power Steering ...................... 309
Car Washes ............................ 433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,360
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 183
Cargo Area Features ...................... 182
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Cooling System......................... 421
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 423
Coolant Level .................... 421,425
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 425
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 422
Inspection .......................... 425
Points to Remember ................ 424,425
Pressure Cap ........................ 424
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 422
Corrosion Protection ..................... 432
Cruise Light ........................... 202
Cupholders ............................ 181
Customer Assistance ..................... 467
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 74
Dealer Service .......................... 408
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 188
Defroster, Windshield ................87,278,284
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 154 Diagnostic System, Onboard
................ 405
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 150
Dipsticks Power Steering ...................... 309
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 425
Engine Oil ......................... 411
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 160
Downshifting .......................... 298
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 139
Driving ............................... 308
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 96
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 173
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 316
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 316
Brake Assist System ................... 317
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Flashers.............................. 380
Hazard Warning ..................... 380
Turn Signal .................... 88,197,444
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 295
Fluid Capacities ......................... 445
Fluid Leaks ............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 430
Power Steering ...................... 309
Fluid, Brake ........................... 447
Fluids ................................ 446
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 446
Fog Lights ....................... 149,208,443
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 144
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 144
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 307
Systems ........................... 307
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 307
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 396 Fuel
.............................. 357,446
Adding ........................... 361
Additives .......................... 359
Capacity ........................... 445
Clean Air .......................... 357
Ethanol ........................... 358
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 361
Gasoline ........................... 357
Gauge ............................ 196
Light ............................. 197
Materials Added ..................... 359
Methanol .......................... 358
Octane Rating ....................... 357
Requirements ....................... 357
Tank Capacity ....................... 445
Fuel System Caution ..................... 362
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses ................................ 438
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Life of Tires............................ 343
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 187
Light Bulbs .......................... 88,442
Lights .............................. 88,148
Airbag .................... 68,69,74,86,197
Alarm ............................ 201
Anti-Lock .......................... 198
Back-Up ........................... 444
Brake Assist Warning .................. 325
Brake Warning ...................... 199
Bulb Replacement .................... 443
Cargo ............................. 182
Center Mounted Stop .................. 444
Daytime Running .................... 149
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 325
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 199
Exterior ............................ 88 Fog .........................
149,208,443
Headlight Switch ..................... 148
Headlights ......................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................. 198
Instrument Cluster ................... 148
License ............................ 444
Lights On Reminder .................. 149
Low Fuel .......................... 197
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 207
Map Reading ....................... 152
Oil Pressure ........................ 197
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 198
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18,201
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 201
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 203
Traction Control ..................... 325
Turn Signal ................. 88,148,150,444
Voltage ............................ 196
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 196
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Loading Vehicle...................... 363,365
Capacities .......................... 365
Tires .............................. 332
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 34
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Lubrication, Body ....................... 417
Lumbar Support ........................ 138
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 413
Maintenance Procedures ................... 408
Maintenance Schedule .................... 450
Maintenance, General ..................... 408
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 207,406
Manual Transaxle ..................... 293,296
Downshifting ....................... 298
Fluid Level Check .................... 431 Frequency of Fluid Change
...........431,432
Lubricant Selection ................... 431
Manual Transmission ..................... 430
Fluid Level Check .................... 430
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 431
Lubricant Selection ................... 430
Manual, Service ......................... 471
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 152
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 427
Methanol ............................. 358
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 209
Mirrors ................................ 94
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 96
Heated ............................. 97
Outside ............................ 95
Rearview ........................... 94
Vanity ............................. 98
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
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