2014 JEEP COMPASS check oil

Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models
Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If
leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing the
fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between
the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill
hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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 fill 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 533

Fluid and Filter Changes..................507
Fluid Level Check ...................... .507
Fluid Type ........................... .506
Gear Ranges .......................... .335
Special Additives ...................... .506
Autostick .............................. .347
Battery ................................ .489
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................492
B-Pillar Location ......................... .387
Brake Assist System ...................... .370
Brake Fluid ............................ .529
Brake, Parking .......................... .363
Brakes ................................ .365
Brake System ........................... .365
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .366
Master Cylinder ....................... .503Parking
............................. .363
Warning Light ........................ .225
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................334
Bulb Replacement ........................ .524
Bulbs, Light ............................ .104
Calibration, Compass ..................... .247
Camera, Rear ........................... .181
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........527
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .527
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .418
Oil (Engine) .......................... .479
Power Steering ........................ .362
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................500
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................100
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .206
Cargo Area Features ...................... .205
Car

go Compartment ...................... .205
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INDEX 551

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .183
Downshifting ........................... .332
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .156
Driving ............................... .352
Off-Pavement ......................... .352
Off-Road ............................ .352
Electrical Power Outlets .....................196
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............368
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................369
Brake Assist System .....................370
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................371
Traction Control System ...................370
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............375
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......238Emergency, In Case of
Jacking .............................. .444
Jump Starting ......................... .466
Towing ............................. .474
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........482
Engine ................................ .479
Air Cleaner .......................... .488
Block Heater ......................... .329
Break-In Recommendations .................99
Checking Oil Level ..................... .485
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................497
Cooling ............................. .497
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................100
Fuel Requirements ..................... .414
Jump Starting ......................... .466
Oil................................. .485
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .479
Oil Selection .......................... .486
Oil Synthetic ......................... .487
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Overheating.......................... .441
Temperature Gauge ..................... .227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............72
Ethanol ............................... .415
Event Data Recorder ........................76
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................40
Exhaust System .......................... .100
Exterior Lights .......................... .104
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .488
Air Conditioning ...................... .318
Engine Oil ........................... .488
Engine Oil Disposal .....................487
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .441
Turn Signal .......................... .104
Flooded Engine Starting ....................328
Fluid, Brake ............................ .529Fluid Capacities
......................... .527
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .....................509
Automatic Transmission ..................507
Cooling System ........................ .497
Power Steering ........................ .362
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........528
Fog Lights ............................. .167
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .162
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...................162
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................441
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .351
Systems ............................. .351
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................351
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................470
Fuel .................................. .414
Adding ............................. .418
Additives ............................ .416
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INDEX 555

Headlight Switch...................... .166
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam Indicator .....................224
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............169
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
License ............................. .527
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........233
Map Reading ......................... .171
Oil Pressure .......................... .223
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .224
Security Alarm ..........................19
Service .............................. .525
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............229
Traction Control ....................... .379
Turn Signal .......................... .104
Voltage ............................. .222
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......222Loading Vehicle
......................... .421
Capacities ........................... .422
Tires ............................... .387
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Lubrication, Body ........................ .492
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................213
Lug Nuts .............................. .443
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................489
Maintenance Procedures ....................484
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .532
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......233
Manual, Service ......................... .546
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INDEX 559

Manual TransaxleFluid Level Check ...................... .510
Lubricant Selection ......................511
Manual Transmission ..................... .329
Fluid Level Check ...................... .510
Frequency of Fluid Change ................510
Lubricant Selection ..................... .510
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .171
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................503
Methanol .............................. .415
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .236
Mirrors ............................... .109
Automatic Dimming .....................110
Electric Powered ........................111
Exterior Folding ........................111
Heated ...............................112
Outside ..............................111
Rearview ............................ .109
Vanity ...............................112 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................404
Mopar Parts ............................ .483
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .415
Multi-Function Control Lever .................166
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................99
Occupant Restraints ........................69
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................414
Odometer .............................. .230
Trip ................................ .229
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .241
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................241
Oil, Engine ............................. .485
Capacity ............................ .527
Change Interval ....................... .486
Checking ............................ .485
560 INDEX