2014 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

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).
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove theshift lever override access cover (located on the right
side of the shifter housing).
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4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUNposition, but do not start the engine. 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access
port, and push and hold the override release lever
forward.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
Shift Lever Override Access Cover6
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Towing Condition WheelsOFF theGround Manual TransmissionAutomatic Transmis-
sion (FWD Only)Automatic Transmis- sion 4WD
Flat Tow NONE
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC or
ON/RUN position
If transmission is op-
erable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h)
max speed
• 15 miles (24 km)
max distance
If transmission is op-
erable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h)
max speed
• 15 miles (24 km)
max distance
Wheel Lift or Dolly
To w Rear
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front FWD Models ONLYOKNOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels OFFthe ground).
• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels OFFthe ground).
If the transmission is operable, this vehicle may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km). Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models may also be towed
(under the same limitations shown above) with the rear
wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
•
Towing this vehicle using any other method could
result in extensive damage to the transfer case
and/or transmission.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
Manual Transmission
• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
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•FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
• FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheels OFFthe ground).
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition
is related to a clutch, transmission or driveline
component. Damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..........479
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........480
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .481
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............481
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .482
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................483
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .483
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........484
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .485▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .488
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................488
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............489
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............490
▫ Body Lubrication .....................492
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............493
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................493
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .494
▫ Cooling System ..................... .497
▫ Brake System ....................... .503
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▫Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If
Equipped .......................... .506
▫ Automatic Transmission (CVT) —
If Equipped ........................ .508
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......510
▫ Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD
Models Only ....................... .510
▫ Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models
Only ..............................511
▫ Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion ......................511
 FUSES ............................. .518
▫ Integrated Power Module ...............519
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................524 
REPLACEMENT BULBS .................524
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................525
▫ Headlamps ........................ .525
▫ Fog Lamps ......................... .526
▫ Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp ........526
▫ License Lamps ...................... .527
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ..........527
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................527

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . .528
▫ Engine ............................ .528
▫ Chassis ........................... .529
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