2012 JEEP COMPASS airbag

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.NOTE:
The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bags 2 — Knee Bolster
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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
are located above the side windows. The trim covering
the side air bags is labeled SRS AIRBAG.This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•Air Bag Warning Light
•Steering Wheel and Column
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
3 10 Amp
Red Rear Center Brake
Light Switch
4 10 Amp
Red Ignition Switch/
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
5 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow – If
Equipped
6 10 Amp
Red Power Mirror/Airbag
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module/Steering
Control Satellite
Radio (If Equipped)
7 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
8 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off DrawCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats
10 20 Amp
Yellow Power Locks
11 15 Amp
Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp
Yellow AC Inverter
13 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Power Supply
Outlet
14 10 Amp
Red Instrument Cluster/
Interior Lighting
15 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan
16 15 Amp
Lt Blue Sunroof/Cigar
Lighter (If Equipped)
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
17 10 Amp
Red Wireless Control
Module
18 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown Relay
19 20 Amp
Yellow Radio Amplifiers
20 15 Amp
Lt Blue Radio
21 10 Amp
Red Intrusion Module/
Siren – If Equipped
22 10 Amp
Red Heating, AC/
Compass
23 15 Amp
Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay
24 15 Amp
Lt Blue Power Sunroof – If
EquippedCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
25 10 Amp
Red Heated Mirror – If
Equipped
26 15 Amp
Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay
27 10 Amp
Red Airbag Control
Module
28 10 Amp
Red Airbag Control
Module/Occupant
Classification Module
29 Hot Car (No Fuse
Required)
30 20 Amp
Yellow Heated Seat – If
Equipped
31 10 Amp
Red Headlamp Washer –
If Equipped
32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown Relay
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
476 INDEX

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
484 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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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
490 INDEX