2014 JEEP COMPASS brake fluid

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continu-
ously Variable Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If Equipped We recommend you use SK Energy ATF SP-4 Transmis- sion Fluid.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubri-
cant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubri-
cant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703
should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529

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

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

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

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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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

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
...............8
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

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
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