2012 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

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

Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 442
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 407
Replacement Tires ....................... 344
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 470
Restraint, Head ......................... 141
Restraints, Child ....................... 75,82
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 183
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Rotation, Tires .......................... 346
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 470
Safety Information, Tire ................... 326
Safety Tips ............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 85 Satellite Radio Antenna
.................239,263
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 450
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 437
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 59
Seat Belts ............................ 39,86
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 61
Child Restraint ..................... 75,76
Extender ........................... 60
Front Seat .......................... 43
Inspection .......................... 86
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 43
Seats ................................. 133
Adjustment ......................... 136
Heated ............................ 135
Lumbar Support ..................... 138
Rear Folding ........................ 144
488 INDEX

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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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
490 INDEX

Pressure Warning Light................ 203
Quality Grading ..................... 473
Radial ............................ 339
Replacement ........................ 344
Rotation ........................... 346
Safety .......................... 326,336
Sizes ............................. 328
Snow Tires ......................... 346
Spare Tire .......................... 383
Spinning ........................... 342
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 370
Towing ............................... 365
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 112
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 399
Guide ............................. 369
Recreational ........................ 377
Weight ............................ 369
Towing Assistance ....................... 112 Trailer Towing
.......................... 365
Cooling System Tips .................. 376
Hitches ............................ 368
Minimum Requirements ................ 371
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 370
Wiring ............................ 374
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 369
Trailer Weight .......................... 369
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 12,294
Autostick .......................... 306
Manual ......................... 293,296
Transmission Automatic ....................... 299,429
Fluid ............................. 429
Manual ........................... 430
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 160
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INDEX 491

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

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 434
Wind Buffeting ......................... 172
Window Fogging ........................ 287
Windows .............................. 36
Power ............................. 36 Windshield Defroster
................87,278,284
Windshield Washers ................... 152,155
Windshield Wipers .................... 152,417
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 154
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel.
The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to
the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The
negative power connection should be made to body sheet
metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This
connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof
or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in
mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect
the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so
equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only
fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure
a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference
between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s
electronic systems.