2014 JEEP COMPASS fuel

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone which depicts the MIN at the
low end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the indicated range will result in the oil level
at the full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil®
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem-
peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
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WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con-
tact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp/Washer Control/
Smart Glass – If Equipped
37 25 Amp ClearDiesel Fuel Heater – If
Equipped
CAUTION!
•When installing the IPM cover, it is important to
ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully
latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into
the IPM, and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
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License Lamps
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of thesnap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket.Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
This light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer
for replacement.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.
Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons51.5 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified) 4.5 Quarts
4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent) 7.2 Quarts
6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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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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