2012 JEEP COMPASS jump start

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
NOTE: Remove Air Intake before proceeding with this
Jump-Starting procedure.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the
discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the
engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
10. Reinstall the air intake duct.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 1st gear
and Reverse (with manual transmission). Using minimal
accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking mo-
tion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
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Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413

Electronic Roll Mitigation............... 318
Traction Control System ................ 316
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 157
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 322
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 211
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 382
Jump Starting ....................... 392
Towing ............................ 399
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 406
Engine ............................ 403,404
Block Heater ........................ 296
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 409
Cooling ........................... 421
Exhaust Gas Caution ................85,360
Fuel Requirements .................... 357
Jump Starting ....................... 392
Oil ......................... 409,445,446Oil Change Interval
................... 410
Oil Filler Cap .................. 403,404,411
Oil Filter ........................... 446
Oil Selection ........................ 410
Oil Synthetic ........................ 411
Overheating ........................ 380
Temperature Gauge ................... 201
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 71
Ethanol ............................... 358
Event Data Recorder ...................... 74
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 39,85,360
Exhaust System ....................... 85,419
Exterior Lights .......................... 88
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 412
Air Conditioning .................. 287,415
Engine Oil ....................... 412,446
480 INDEX

HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter... 160
Hood Release .......................... 146
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 76
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 211
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 94
Instrument Cluster ....................... 196
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 194
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 436
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 437
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 438
Interior Appearance Care .................. 435
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 154
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 383
Jack Operation ....................... 382,384
Jacking Instructions ...................... 384
Jump Starting .......................... 392
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 61
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 444
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
Latches ................................ 88
Hood ............................. 146
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 357
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 88
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INDEX 483