2012 JEEP COMPASS Security alarm

Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkButton
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.
3. Without releasing the button proceed with
“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” Step 2 and
follow all remaining steps.
Using HomeLink
To operate, press and release the programmed
HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the
programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera-
tor, security system, entry door lock, home/office light-
ing, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may
also be used at any time.
Security
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when
the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167

The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
15. Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on, safely pull over and stop them
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
17. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201

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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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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Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™).............. 98
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 332
Power Door Locks ......................... 31
Mirrors ............................ 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 173
Steering ........................ 308,309
Sunroof ........................... 169
Transfer Unit ....................... 431
Windows ........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 447
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 431
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 61
Preparation for Jacking .................... 383
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 217Radial Ply Tires
......................... 339
Radio Operation ........................ 275
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 431
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 431
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 38
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 144
Rear Window Defroster ................... 188
Rear Window Features .................... 187
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 187
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 74
Recreational Towing ...................... 377
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 357
Refrigerant ............................ 415
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 59
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 20
Security Alarm ....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 273
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INDEX 487

Rear Folding (Sedan).................. 144
Seatback Release ..................... 139
Tilting ............................ 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 410
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 467
Service Contract ......................... 469
Service Manuals ........................ 471
Setting the Clock .................. 224,243,252
Settings, Personal ........................ 217
Shift Lever Override ...................... 397
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 298
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 120
Shoulder Belts ........................... 43
Side Airbag ............................. 69
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 287Signals, Turn
...................... 88,197,444
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 346
Snow Tires ............................ 346
Spare Tire ....................... 340,341,383
Specifications Oil ............................... 410
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........157,202
Speedometer ........................... 197
Starting ............................... 293
Automatic Transmission ................ 294
Engine Fails to Start .................. 295
Manual Transmission .................. 293
Remote ............................ 26
Starting Procedures ...................... 293
Steering Power .......................... 308,309
Tilt Column ........................ 156
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 273
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INDEX 489

Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls................... 273
Storage ............................ 179,442
Storage Bin ............................ 179
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 286
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 396
Sun Roof .............................. 169
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 411
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 199
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......201,381
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 80
Text Messaging ......................... 120
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18Tie Down Hooks, Cargo
................... 185
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 156
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 332
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 330
Tire Markings .......................... 326
Tire Safety Information .................... 326
Tires ............................ 88,336,473
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 343
Air Pressure ........................ 336
Chains ............................ 346
Changing .......................... 382
Compact Spare ...................... 340
General Information .................. 336
High Speed ......................... 339
Inflation Pressures .................... 337
Jacking ............................ 382
Life of Tires ........................ 343
Load Capacity .................... 332,333
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 348
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Transporting Pets........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 342
Trip Computer .......................... 209
Trip Odometer .......................... 205
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 203
Turn Signals ...................... 150,197,444
UCI Connector ......................... 266
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 98
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 194
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 473
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 266
Universal Transmitter ..................... 160
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 357
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 98
Variance, Compass ....................... 221
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 363 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............ 7
Vehicle Loading ................... 333,363,365
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ....................... 286,442
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 128
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 196
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 7
Warranty Information ..................... 470
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 418
Washers, Windshield ..................... 155
Washing Vehicle ......................... 433
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 434
492 INDEX