2014 JEEP COMPASS overheating

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at
idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up
long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil
may become too hot.
If this happens, the transmission overheat in-
dicator light will come on, and the vehicle will
slow slightly until the automatic transmission
cools down enough to allow a return to the
requested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the
overheating may reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion.
442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear
and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel-
erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.NOTE:
Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................366
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............499
Adding Fuel ............................ .418
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .493
Additives, Fuel .......................... .416
Airbag ..................................62
Airbag Deployment ........................73
Airbag Light .............................70
Airbag Maintenance ........................74
Airbag, Side ..............................66
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................66
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .488
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................490
Air Conditioning ......................... .307
Air Conditioning Controls ...................307
Air Conditioning Filter .....................318
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............319
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................490
Air Conditioning System ....................307 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .393
Alarm Light ............................ .227
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................266
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................498
Capacities ........................... .527
Disposal ............................. .501
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................366
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................224
Appearance Care ..........................511
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................110
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........311
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .509
Overheating .......................... .442
Automatic Transmission ....................332
550 INDEX

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
10
INDEX 555

Disposal............................. .487
Filter ............................... .488
Filter Disposal ........................ .487
Identification Logo ..................... .486
Materials Added to ..................... .487
Recommendation ...................... .486
Synthetic ............................ .487
Viscosity ............................ .487
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .488
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................481
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............183
Operating Precautions ..................... .481
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .228
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ..............................511
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .363Passing Light
........................... .169
Personal Settings ......................... .244
Pets ....................................98
Pets, Transporting ..........................98
Phone, Cellular ...........................113
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............113
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........388
Power Door Locks ............................31
Mirrors ..............................111
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........196
Steering ............................. .361
Sunroof ............................. .193
Transfer Unit ..........................511
Windows ..............................36
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .529
Power Transfer Unit .......................511
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................62
Preparation for Jacking .....................446
10
INDEX 561