2013 JEEP COMPASS trip computer

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...........210
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................211
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....212
 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED .....226
▫ Control Buttons ...................... .226
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED ..................228
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped .......................... .231
▫ EVIC Functions ...................... .232▫
Compass/Temperature/Audio ............232
▫ Average Fuel Economy ..................232
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ................233
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ..............233
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... .233
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ........234
 MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO
RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK) .................239
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ........239
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MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE:The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
Control Buttons
STEP Button
Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to
scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-
tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B).
Mini-Trip Control Buttons
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.The EVIC consists of the following:
•
System Status
• Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Compass Heading
• Outside Temperature Display
• Trip Computer Functions
• Uconnect™ phone Displays (if equipped)
• Audio Mode Display
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP”
message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter in the instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster Description” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap
properly and press the odometer/trip odometer RESET
button to turn the message off. If the problem continues,
the message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
VEHICLE LOADING
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to
the driver’s door B-Pillar.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
• Month and year of manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Type of Vehicle
• Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
388 STARTING AND OPERATING

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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Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . . .176
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .367
Trip Computer .......................... .226
Trip Odometer .......................... .221
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................219
Turn Signals ............................ .164
UCI Connector .......................... .287
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ...............112
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........210
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................491
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .287
Universal Transmitter ..................... .176
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .381
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................52
Vanity Mirrors ...........................111
Variance, Compass ....................... .238Vehicle Certification Label
...................388
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .356
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .307
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............18
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................142
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .212
Warning, Roll Over .........................4
Warnings and Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information ..................... .488
Washer Adding Fluid ........................ .444
Washers, Windshield ...................... .170
Washing Vehicle ......................... .460
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................461
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................461
Wind Buffeting .......................... .187
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