2014 JEEP COMPASS jump start

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (manual transmission to NEUTRAL) and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
NOTE: Remove Air Intake before proceeding with this
Jump-Starting procedure.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-)
post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri-
cal spark could cause the battery to explode and
could result in personal injury. Only use the specific
ground point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
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6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cablesin the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable
from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
5. Reinstall the air intake duct. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
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Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489

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
554 INDEX

Jump Starting........................... .466
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Knee Bolster ..............................62
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................526
Lane Change Assist ....................... .169
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................44
Latches ............................... .104
Hood ............................... .164
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .414
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .104
Life of Tires ............................ .400
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................39 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer
...............211
Light Bulbs ............................. .104
Lights ................................ .104
Airbag ................................70
Alarm .............................. .227
Anti-Lock ............................ .224
Back-Up ............................. .526
Brake Assist Warning ....................379
Brake Warning ........................ .225
Bulb Replacement ...................... .525
Cargo .............................. .205
Center Mounted Stop ....................527
Daytime Running ...................... .167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................166
Engine Temperature Warning ...............225
Exterior ............................. .104
Fog ................................ .167
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................441
Headlights ........................... .166
558 INDEX