2013 JEEP COMPASS engine coolant

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-12106.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X XX X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs ** XX X X X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid. XX
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................337
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............449
Adding Fuel ............................ .386
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .444
Additives, Fuel .......................... .384
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .440
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................442
Air Conditioning ......................... .297
Air Conditioning Controls ...................297
Air Conditioning Filter .....................308
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............309
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................442
Air Conditioning System ....................297 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .360
Alarm Light ............................ .217
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................449
Capacities ........................... .472
Disposal ............................ .451
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................337
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................214
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .459
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........301
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................321
Fluid and Filter Changes .................457
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Fluid Level Check..................... .456
Fluid Type .......................... .455
Gear Ranges ......................... .323
Special Additives ...................... .456
Autostick .............................. .329
Battery ................................ .441
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat ...............................98
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................443
B-Pillar Location ......................... .355
Brake Assist System ...................... .340
Brake Fluid ............................ .474
Brake, Parking .......................... .334
Brakes ................................ .336
Brake System ........................... .336
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .337
Master Cylinder ....................... .453
Parking ............................. .334Warning Light
........................ .215
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................322
Bulb Replacement ........................ .469
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........472
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .472
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .386
Oil (Engine) ......................... .431
Power Steering ....................... .333
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............450
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .198
Cargo Area Features ...................... .197
Cargo Compartment ...................... .197
Light .............................. .197
Luggage Carrier ...................... .204
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Cargo Light............................ .197
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .200
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .200
Car Washes ............................ .460
Cellular Phone ...........................112
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............472
Chains, Tire ............................ .369
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .408
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .351
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .434
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............96
Checks, Safety ............................96
Child Restraint ............................76
Child Safety Locks .........................33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .382
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .461
Climate Control ......................... .297
Clock ................................. .241Clutch
................................ .453
Clutch Fluid ............................ .453
Coin Holder ............................ .196
Cold Weather Operation ....................317
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............296
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .364
Compass .............................. .226
Compass Calibration ...................... .237
Compass Variance ........................ .238
Connector UCI ............................... .287
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........287
Console ............................... .196
Contract, Service ......................... .487
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .472
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........450
Cooling System .......................... .447
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............449
Coolant Level ........................ .448
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Disposal of Used Coolant.................451
Drain, Flush, and Refill ..................448
Inspection ........................... .451
Points to Remember .....................452
Pressure Cap ......................... .450
Radiator Cap ......................... .450
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............449
Corrosion Protection ...................... .459
Cruise Light ............................ .218
Cupholders ............................ .196
Customer Assistance ...................... .485
Data Recorder, Event .......................75
Dealer Service ........................... .436
Defroster, Rear Window .....................203
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................170
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................433
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................165 Dipsticks
Power Steering ....................... .333
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............451
Door Locks ..............................29
Door Locks, Automatic ......................31
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .176
Downshifting ........................... .320
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .153
Driving ............................... .331
Electrical Power Outlets .....................188
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............339
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................340
Brake Assist System .....................340
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................341
Traction Control System ..................340
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........172
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............345
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......228
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. .408
Jump Starting ........................ .419
Towing ............................. .426
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........434
Engine ................................ .431
Air Cleaner .......................... .440
Block Heater ......................... .318
Break-In Recommendations ................96
Checking Oil Level .....................437
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................448
Cooling ............................. .447
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fuel Requirements ..................... .381
Jump Starting ........................ .419
Oil ................................ .437
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .431Oil Selection
......................... .438
Oil Synthetic ......................... .439
Overheating ......................... .406
Temperature Gauge .....................217
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Ethanol ............................... .382
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................39
Exhaust System ...........................97
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .440
Air Conditioning ...................... .308
Engine Oil ........................... .440
Engine Oil Disposal .....................439
Flashers ............................... .406
Hazard Warning ...................... .406
Turn Signal .......................... .101
498 INDEX