ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR
®DOT 3, SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is dis-
played. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate
as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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103
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
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, powersteering 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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 23
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle?• Uconnect
®130 pg. 38
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 41
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 44
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 47
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 47
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 47
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 47
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 52
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 45
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 45
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 45
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 48
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 55
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 64
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)? pg. 71
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Compass? pg. 78
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 80
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 86
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 92
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 108
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 102
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 103
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 110
FAQ (How To?)
115
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ............69
ExitMenu ..............69
Language (Selecting The
Language)..............70
Travel Time.............69
Trip Functions ...........69
Units (Set Units) ..........70
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......82
Jacking ...............86
Jump Starting ...........92
Overheating ............85
Towing ...............80
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .25
Compartment ...........100
Jump Starting ...........92
Oil Selection ...........102
Overheating ............85
Event Data Recorder ..........98
Exterior Lights .............111
Flash-To-Pass..............26
FlatTire.................86
Fluid Capacities ............102
Fluids .................102
FogLights .............26,27
Folding Front Passenger Seat .....21
FoldingRearSeat ...........22
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......76
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........97
Front Heated Seats ...........23
Front Wipers Mist .................27
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........84
Specifications ..........102
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®) . .71
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......84
GPS Navigation (Uconnect
®gps) . . .57
Hard Drive (HDD) ............52
Headlights................26 Dimmer Switch ..........26
HighBeam .............26
Heated Mirrors ...........31,32 Heated Seats
..............23
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ................26
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener) . .71
Hood Release ..............99
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . .8
Interior and Instrument Lights . . .6, 7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .27
Introduction ...............2
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........74
Inverter, Power .............74
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........62
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio . . .69
Jacking Instructions ..........87
Jack Location ..............86
Jack Operation ...........86,87
Jump Starting ..............92
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Start ............11
Unlock The Doors .........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .70
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....27
Lane Change Assist ..........27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)............15,16
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . . .82
Headlights .............26
Park .................26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............80
Transmission Warning .......84
TurnSignal ..........26,27
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........10
INDEX
117
Lumbar Support............20
Maintenance Record .........107
MaintenanceSchedule........103
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ...........82
Media Center Radio ........44,47
MOPAR
®Accessories .........114
Navigation ................55
Navigation System (Uconnect
®gps) ..........56
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .56
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....25
Oil Change Indicator ..........84
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............102
Oil Pressure Light ...........83
Outlet Power ................75
Overheating, Engine ..........85
Panic Alarm ...............10
Phone (Uconnect
®) ..........63
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............110
Power Inverter ...............74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............75
Seats ................19
Steering ..............102
Power Sunroof .............33
Preparation for Jacking ........86
Programmable Electronic Features . .70
Radio Operation .....39,42,45,50
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....27
RearSeat,Folding...........22
RearWiper/Washer...........27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors .........10 Remote Starting
HowToUseRemoteStart .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
Replacement Bulbs ..........111
Reporting Safety Defects .......113
RollOverWarning ............4
Satellite Radio (Uconnect
®studios) . . .41, 43, 46
Schedule,Maintenance .......103
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................13
Child Restraints ........13,15
Energy Management Feature . . .13
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode ................17
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........13
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......13
SeatBeltReminder ........13
Seats ...................19
Adjustment .............19
Folding Front Passenger .....21
Heated ...............23
Height Adjustment ........20
Manual ...............19
Power ................19
RearFolding ............22
Security Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........12
Shift Lever Override ..........95
Signals, Turn ..............27
SIRIUS Travel Link ...........58
SpareTire................86
SparkPlugs..............102
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............28
Cancel ...............29
Resume ...............29
Set .................28
Starting Remote ...............11
Steering TiltColumn .............24
INDEX
118