2012 JEEP COMPASS wheel

The EVIC consists of the following:
•System Status
•Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
•Compass Heading
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
•Uconnect™ phone Displays (if equipped)
•Audio Mode Display
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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SCANbutton again. During Scan mode, pressing the
<< SEEK andSEEK >> buttons will select the previ-
ous and next tracks.
•RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB
device, or press the VR button and say Shuffle ONor
Shuffle Off.IftheRND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
•TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob functions
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio
device or external USB device.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-
wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
the track detail on the radio display. Once the track
to be played is highlighted on the radio display,
press the TUNEcontrol knob to select and start
playing the track. Turning the TUNEcontrol knob
fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast
scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on
the radio display may be noticeable.
•During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward
(counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
•In List mode, the radio PRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or
external USB device.
•Preset 1 – Playlists
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Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the
previous track music on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Remote Sound System Controls(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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AutoStick .......................... 306
▫ Operation ......................... 306
▫ General Information .................. 307
 Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped . . 307
 On-Road Driving Tips .................. 308
 Power Steering ....................... 308
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 309
 Parking Brake ........................ 310
 Brake System ........................ 313
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 314
 Electronic Brake Control System ........... 316
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 316
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 316▫
Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 317
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......... 318
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped . . 319
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual
Transmission Only ................... 320
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......... 322
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC Off Indicator Light ............ 325
 Tire Safety Information ................. 326
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 326
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 330
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 331
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 332
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Tires — General Information ............. 336
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... 336
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................ 337
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 339
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... 339
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel – If Equipped .............. 339
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ........ 340
▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped ............ 341
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ......... 341
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 342
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 342
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 343 ▫
Replacement Tires .................... 344
 Tire Chains .......................... 346
 Snow Tires .......................... 346
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 346
 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..... 348
▫ Base System ........................ 350
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 352
▫ General Information .................. 356
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 357
▫ 2.0L And 2.4L Engine ................. 357
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 357
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 358
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 358
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
•If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
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When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift
lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the
parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau-
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
move the shift lever rearward (with the brake
pedal released) after you have placed it in PARK.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK before
leaving the vehicle.
•It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling normally and
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.(Continued)
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General Information
•
If a ratio other than first is selected and the vehicle is
brought to a stop, the transmission control logic will
automatically select the first gear ratio.
•If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to
the rev limit, the transmission will automatically select
the next higher ratio.
•If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed,
that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
•If the system detects powertrain overheating, the
transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode
and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
•If the system detects a problem, it will disable the
AutoStickmode and the transmission will return to
the automatic mode until the problem is corrected.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel
drive (4WD).
Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi-
tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose
Four-Wheel Drive Switch
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