2013 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

Ignition Key Removal.......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................76
Information Center, Vehicle ..................228
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................107
Instrument Cluster ....................... .212
Instrument Panel and Controls ................210
Instrument Panel Cover .....................464
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............464
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............465
Interior Appearance Care ....................462
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............170
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .410
Jack Location ........................... .408
Jack Operation .......................... .408
Jump Starting ........................... .419Key-In Reminder
..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Knee Bolster ..............................61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................471
Lane Change Assist ....................... .165
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................43
Latches ............................... .101
Hood .............................. .160
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .381
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .367
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................37
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............202
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
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INDEX 501

Lights................................ .101
Airbag ...............................68
Alarm .............................. .217
Anti-Lock ........................... .214
Back-Up ............................ .471
Brake Assist Warning ....................349
Brake Warning ........................ .215
Bulb Replacement ..................... .470
Cargo .............................. .197
Center Mounted Stop ....................472
Daytime Running ..................... .163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .349
Engine Temperature Warning ..............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .164
Headlights .......................... .163
Headlight Switch ...................... .163
High Beam .......................... .165High Beam Indicator
....................214
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............165
Instrument Cluster ..................... .163
License ............................. .472
Lights On Reminder .....................163
Low Fuel ........................... .213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........223
Map Reading ......................... .167
Oil Pressure ......................... .213
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............18
Service ............................. .470
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..............217
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............219
Traction Control ....................... .349
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Voltage ............................. .212
W

arning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .388
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Capacities........................... .390
Tires ............................... .355
Locks ..................................29
Automatic Door ........................31
Child Protection ........................33
Door ................................29
Power Door ...........................30
Lubrication, Body ........................ .443
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................204
Lumbar Support ......................... .152
Maintenance Free Battery ....................441
Maintenance Procedures ....................436
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .476
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......223
Manual, Service ......................... .490
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ..................... .458
Lubricant Selection ..................... .458Manual Transmission
..................... .318
Fluid Level Check ..................... .457
Frequency of Fluid Change ................457
Lubricant Selection ..................... .457
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................453
Methanol .............................. .382
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .226
Mirrors ............................... .107
Automatic Dimming ....................108
Electric Powered .......................110
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ..............................111
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ........................... .107
Vanity ...............................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................371
Mopar Parts ............................ .435
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INDEX 503

MTBE/ETBE........................... .382
Multi-Function Control Lever .................162
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................39
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................381
Odometer .............................. .221
Trip ............................... .219
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .231
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................231
Oil, Engine ............................. .437
Capacity ............................ .472
Change Interval ....................... .438
Checking ........................... .437
Disposal ............................ .439
Filter .............................. .440
Filter Disposal ........................ .439Identification Logo
..................... .438
Materials Added to .....................439
Recommendation ...................... .438
Synthetic ............................ .439
Viscosity ............................ .439
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .440
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................433
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ............176
Operating Precautions ..................... .433
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .459
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .334
Passing Light ........................... .165
Personal Settings ......................... .234
Pets ....................................95
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Pets, Transporting..........................95
Phone, Cellular ...........................112
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ...............112
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........355
Power Door Locks ............................30
Mirrors ..............................110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........188
Steering ............................ .332
Sunroof ............................. .185
Transfer Unit ......................... .458
Windows .............................35
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .474
Power Transfer Unit ...................... .458
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................61
Preparation for Jacking .....................409 Pretensioners
Seat Belts .............................55
Programmable Electronic Features .............234
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .362
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........450
Radio Operation ......................... .296
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................458
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .458
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................37
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .158
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................203
Rear Window Features .....................202
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .202
Recorder, Event Data .......................75
Recreational Towing ...................... .403
Reformulated Gasoline .....................382
Refrigerant ............................. .443
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INDEX 505

Reminder, Seat Belt.........................59
Remote Control Door Locks ............................20
Security Alarm .........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........294
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .469
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .435
Replacement Tires ........................ .368
Reporting Safety Defects ....................489
Restraint, Head .......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Restraints, Occupant ........................39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................198
Roll Over Warning ..........................4 Roof Type Carrier
........................ .204
Rotation, Tires .......................... .370
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................489
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................350
Safety Tips ...............................96
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................256
Schedule, Maintenance .....................476
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .464
Seat Belt Reminder .........................59
Seat Belts ................................39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ..................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........48
And Pregnant Women ....................61
Child Restraint .........................76
Extender ..............................60
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Front Seat.............................43
Inspection .............................98
Pretensioners ..........................55
Rear Seat .............................43
Untwisting Procedure ....................52
Seats ................................. .148
Adjustment .......................... .148
Heated ............................. .150
Lumbar Support ...................... .152
Rear Folding ......................... .158
Rear Folding (Sedan) ....................158
Seatback Release ...................... .153
Tilting .............................. .153
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .485
Service Contract ......................... .487Service Manuals
......................... .490
Settings, Personal ........................ .234
Setting the Clock ......................... .241
Shift Lever Override ...................... .425
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............320
Shoulder Belts ............................43
Side Airbag ..............................70
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............308
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................369
Snow Tires ............................. .363
Spare Tire .............................. .364
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................172
Speedometer ............................ .213
Starting ............................... .315
Automatic Transmission ..................316
Cold Weather ........................ .317
Engine Fails to Start .....................317
Manual Transmission ....................315
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INDEX 507

Remote...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .315
Steering Power .............................. .332
Tilt Column .......................... .171
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............294
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .294
Storage ............................... .469
Storage Bin ............................. .194
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .307
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .423
Sun Roof .............................. .185
Sun Visor Extension ........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .439
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ............................. .215
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........301Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant
............217
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................200
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .171
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........355
Tire Markings ........................... .350
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................367
Air Pressure ......................... .359
Chains ............................. .369
Changing ........................... .408
Compact Spare ....................... .364
General Information .....................359
High Speed .......................... .362
Inflation Pressures ..................... .360
Jacking ............................. .408
Life of Tires .......................... .367
Load Capacity ........................ .355
508 INDEX