2014 JEEP COMPASS lights

when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the SELECT
button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears
to make your selection.
Key Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone, power sunroof, and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening
either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and hold the SELECT button when in this display until
“OFF”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make
your selection.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the RKE transmitter. Press and hold theSELECT button when in this display until “OFF”, “30
sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make your
selection.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And
Operating” for system function and operating informa-
tion. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until “On” or “Off” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect® gps system units
can be changed between English and Metric.
Press and hold the SELECT button when in this display
until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears to make your
selection.
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cluster. This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle speed.
To deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more time.
The “4WD Indicator Light” will then go out.
NOTE:Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in “Starting and Op-
erating” for further information.
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto-
rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or vehicle rollover.
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-
road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area
before proceeding. There are many types of surface
conditions: hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,
mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on
your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control-
ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road
driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden
accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no
road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore
you will need to use your own good judgment on what is
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
Four-Pin Connector1 — Female Pins
4 — Park
2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn
3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/Turn
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Interior Care
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR® Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR® Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515

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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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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Capacity............................ .527
Clean Air ............................ .414
Ethanol ............................. .415
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................418
Gasoline ............................. .414
Gauge .............................. .222
Light ............................... .223
Materials Added ....................... .416
Methanol ............................ .415
Octane Rating ......................... .414
Requirements ......................... .414
Tank Capacity ......................... .527
Fueling ............................... .418
Fuel System Caution ...................... .419
Fuses ................................. .518
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............183
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................418
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .414Gasoline (Fuel)
.......................... .414
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................414
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................227
Fuel ................................ .222
Odometer ............................ .230
Tachometer ........................... .225
Gear Ranges ............................ .335
Gear Select Lever Override ..................472
General Information ...................... .144
Glass Cleaning .......................... .516
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................424
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................421
GVWR ................................ .421
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............113
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................441
Headlights ............................. .525
Cleaning ............................ .515
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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