2014 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

Headlight Switch...................... .166
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam Indicator .....................224
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............169
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
License ............................. .527
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........233
Map Reading ......................... .171
Oil Pressure .......................... .223
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .224
Security Alarm ..........................19
Service .............................. .525
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............229
Traction Control ....................... .379
Turn Signal .......................... .104
Voltage ............................. .222
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......222Loading Vehicle
......................... .421
Capacities ........................... .422
Tires ............................... .387
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Lubrication, Body ........................ .492
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................213
Lug Nuts .............................. .443
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................489
Maintenance Procedures ....................484
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .532
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......233
Manual, Service ......................... .546
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INDEX 559

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
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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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INDEX 561

PretensionersSeat Belts ..............................56
Programmable Electronic Features .............244
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .395
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........500
Radio Operation ......................... .249
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................249
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................510
Rear Camera ........................... .181
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .510
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................39
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .162
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .109
Rear Window Defroster .....................212
Rear Window Features ......................211
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................211
Recorder, Event Data .......................76
Recreational Towing ...................... .437Reformulated Gasoline
.....................414
Refrigerant ............................. .491
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................60
Remote Control Door Locks ............................20
Security Alarm ..........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................26
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........303
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .524
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .483
Replacement Tires ........................ .401
Reporting Safety Defects ....................545
Restraint, Head .......................... .158
Restraints, Child ...........................77
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................206
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Roll Over Warning..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .213
Rotation, Tires .......................... .403
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................104
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................545
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .100
Safety Information, Tire .....................380
Safety Tips ...............................99
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................266
Schedule, Maintenance .....................532
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .517
Seat Belt Reminder .........................60
Seat Belts .............................. .101
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........49
And Pregnant Women .....................62
Child Restraint ..........................77 Extender
..............................61
Front Seat .............................44
Inspection ........................... .101
Pretensioners ...........................56
Rear Seat ..............................44
Untwisting Procedure .....................53
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................40
Seats ................................. .150
Adjustment .......................... .150
Heated .............................. .152
Lumbar Support ....................... .156
Rear Folding ......................... .162
Rear Folding (Sedan) .....................162
Seatback Release ....................... .156
Tilting .............................. .156
Security Alarm ............................18
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
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Sentry Key Programming....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .541
Service Contract ......................... .543
Service Manuals ......................... .546
Settings, Personal ........................ .244
Setting the Clock ......................... .251
Shift Lever Override ...................... .472
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............331
Shoulder Belts ............................44
Side Airbag ..............................71
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............318
Signals, Turn ........................... .104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................402
Snow Tires ............................. .396
Spare Tire .............................. .397
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................177
Speedometer ............................ .223
Starting ............................... .326Automatic Transmission
..................327
Cold Weather ......................... .328
Engine Fails to Start .....................328
Manual Transmission ....................326
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .326
Steering Power .............................. .361
Tilt Column .......................... .176
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............303
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .303
Storage ............................... .524
Storage Bin ............................. .202
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .317
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .470
Sun Roof .............................. .193
Sun Visor Extension .......................113
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........62
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .487
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System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer ............................. .225
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........311
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............227
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................209
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .176
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........387
TIREFIT ............................... .456
Tire Markings ........................... .380
Tires ................................. .104
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................400
Air Pressure .......................... .392
Chains .............................. .402
Changing ............................ .444
Compact Spare ........................ .397
General Information .....................392
High Speed .......................... .395
Inflation Pressures ...................... .393Jacking
.............................. .444
Life of Tires .......................... .400
Load Capacity ........................ .387
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............404
Pressure Warning Light ...................229
Quality Grading ....................... .547
Radial .............................. .395
Replacement .......................... .401
Rotation ............................. .403
Safety .............................. .380
Sizes ............................... .382
Snow Tires ........................... .396
Spare Tire ............................ .445
Spinning ............................ .399
Trailer Towing ........................ .431
Tread Wear Indicators ....................399
Tire Safety Information .................... .380
T

ongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................428
Towing ............................... .423
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INDEX 565

24-Hour Towing Assistance................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .474
Guide .............................. .427
Recreational .......................... .437
Weight .............................. .427
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........437
Trailer Towing .......................... .423
Cooling System Tips .....................436
Hitches ............................. .426
Minimum Requirements ..................429
Tips................................ .434
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................428
Wiring .............................. .433
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .427
Trailer Weight ........................... .427
Transaxle Automatic .............................12 Transmission
Automatic ........................... .332
Fluid ............................... .506
Manual ............................. .329
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .183
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .399
Trip Computer .......................... .236
Trip Odometer .......................... .230
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................229
Turn Signals ............................ .168
UCI Connector .......................... .297
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............131
Operation .............................115
Phone Call Features .....................123
Phone Features ........................ .126
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