2012 JEEP COMPASS manual transmission

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler
GroupLLC ................2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit..............4
Instrument Cluster............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ..................8
Remote Start...............8
Theft Alarm................9
Seat Belt..................9
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) — Air Bags...... 10
Child Restraints.............11
FrontSeats ................13
RearSeats................ 14
Tilt Steering Column..........15
HeatedSeats .............. 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations..17
Turn Signal/Lights Lever........18
Wiper/Washer Lever......... 19
Speed Control.............20
Continuously Variable Automatic
Transmission (CVT)...........21
Manual Climate Controls........21
Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC).............22
Power Sunroof.............22
Wind Buffeting.............23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System....24
Media Center 130 (Sales Code
RES)...................26
Media Center 130 With Satellite
Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) . . . 28
Media Center 230 (Sales
CodeREQ) ...............30
Media Center 430/430N (Sales
Code RBZ/RHB)............33
Sirius XM™Satellite Radio/
Travel Link................42
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 46
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control.......46
Uconnect™ Phone...........47
Uconnect™ Voice Command.....50
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio.....52
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).............52
Programmable Features.......53Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®)..............54
PowerInverter .............57
Power Outlet..............58
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFour-Wheel Drive Operation.....59
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)........ 61
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.)...........62
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.....63Instrument Cluster Warning Lights..63
If Your Engine Overheats.......67
Automatic Transmission
Overheating..............68
Jacking And Tire Changing.....68
Jump-Starting Procedures......74
Shift Lever Override..........76
Towing A Disabled Vehicle...... 77
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.......78
Event Data Recorder (EDR).....79
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..........80
Engine Compartment..........81
Fluids And Capacities.........83
Maintenance Chart..........84
Fuses...................87
TirePressures..............89
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.....90
Exterior Bulbs.............90
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center .................. 91
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center .................. 91
Assistance For The Hearing
Impaired................. 91
Publications Ordering......... 91
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C..........92
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories
ByMOPAR®...............93
INDEX.................94
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.....97
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!(Continued)
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for
the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the
result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
• While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4, 5 or 6
speeds, the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has an infinite
number of speeds. This allows it to adjust to exactly the right ratio to
optimize performance and fuel economy.
• Under hard acceleration, you may hear more engine noise than with a
conventional transmission. The CVT may also occasionally feel like it is
“shifting.” These characteristics are perfectly normal and contribute to
the CVT's efficiency.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated
whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission
Flat Tow None
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACCNOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFront
NOT ALLOWEDOK(FWD Only)
Rear
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer
AllOK OK
NOTE:Vehicles equipped withmanual transmissionsmay be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway
speed, for any distance, if themanual transmissionis in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If
these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are off the ground.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if
a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
UTILITY
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE
(manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain
in the vehicle while the vehicle is
being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
NOTE:Refer to “Tires — General
Information” in “Starting And
Operating” in the Owner's Manual on
the DVD for further information about
the spare tire, it's use, and operation.
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug
wrench from the spare wheel as
an assembly. Turn the jack screw
to the left to loosen the lug
wrench and remove the wrench
from the jack assembly.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left
one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
NOTE:There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body.
The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear
locations by two rectangular cutouts.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WARNING!
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip
off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any
part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to
get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The
jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The
vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Alwayspark on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the
roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in
PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this
vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor
traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed,
spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle
less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with
care to avoid contact with any sharp edges.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop
could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat)
tire repaired or replaced immediately.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the
ground)Flatbed Towing (all
four wheels
suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised,
Rear Wheels on the
GroundRear Wheels Raised,
Front Wheels on the
Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended
MethodMay Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Automatic
Transmission With a
KeyNOT Permitted Recommended
MethodMay Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Manual
Transmission With a
KeyMay be Used with the
transmission in
NEUTRALRecommended
MethodMay Be Used NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended
MethodNOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Automatic
Transmission With a
KeyNOT Permitted Recommended
MethodNOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Manual
Transmission With a
KeyMay be Used with the
transmission in
NEUTRALRecommended
MethodNOT Permitted NOT Permitted
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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 move the shift lever back
and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator
pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow,
sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) to “Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch.
For further information on ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and
DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or
drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires.
Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive
wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant
2.0L, 2.4LMOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent.7.2 Quarts
(6.8 Liters) Includes
heater and coolant
recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with
Filter 2.0L, 2.4LAPI Certified SAE 5W-20 engine
oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade.4.5 Quarts
(4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.0L,
2.4L87 Octane 13.6 Gallons
(51.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter
2.0L, 2.4LMOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent.—
Spark Plugs 2.0L,
2.4LZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.11 mm])—
Automatic
Transmission (CVT)MOPAR® CVTF + 4®
Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid.—
Manual
TransmissionMOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4® product.—
Rear Drive
Assembly (RDA)MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or
equivalent non-synthetic
product.—
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU)MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or
equivalent non-synthetic
product.—
Brake Master
CylinderMOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703
should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available, then DOT
4 is acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids or
equivalent.—
Power Steering
ReservoirMOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4 or MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product.—
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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