2012 JEEP COMPASS engine oil

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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461

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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152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 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
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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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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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
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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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Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 348
Mopar Parts ......................... 407,470
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 358
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 148
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ................... 39,67,71
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........64,65,67,70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 357
Odometer ............................. 205
Trip ........................... 203,205
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 214
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 214
Oil, Engine ......................... 409,445
Capacity ........................... 445
Change Interval ..................... 410
Checking .......................... 409
Disposal ........................... 411 Filter
............................. 412
Identification Logo ................... 410
Materials Added to ................... 411
Recommendation .................. 410,445
Synthetic .......................... 411
Viscosity ........................... 411
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............405,406
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 160
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Overheating, Engine ................... 202,380
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,471
Paint Care ............................. 432
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 310
Passing Light ........................... 150
Personal Settings ........................ 217
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular .......................... 98
486 INDEX