•To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws,
located on the radiator support.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach, set the park-
ing brake and make sure the ignition
is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
NOTE:
Remove Air Intake before proceeding with this Jump-Starting procedure.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
vehicle with discharged battery.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post
of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
Battery Terminals
1 — Negative Terminal
2 — Positive Terminal
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Ten Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-12106. 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine 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 the
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine 87 Octane13.6 Gallons (51.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine
We recommend you use
MOPAR®Engine Oil Filters.—
Spark Plugs – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.11 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission (CVT) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®CVTF + 4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) We recommend you use SK
Energy ATF SP-4 Transmis- sion Fluid. —
Manual Transmission We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Gear & Axle Lu-
bricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Gear & Axle Lu-
bricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5. —
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
18 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown Relay
19 20 Amp Yellow Radio Amplifiers
20 15 Amp Lt
Blue Radio
21 10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/Siren – If Equipped
22 10 Amp Red Heating, AC/Compass
23 15 Amp Lt
Blue Auto Shutdown Relay
24 15 Amp Lt
Blue Power Sunroof – If Equipped
25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror – If Equipped
26 15 Amp Lt
Blue Auto Shutdown Relay
27 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module
28 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module/Occupant
Classification Module
29 Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat – If Equipped
31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer – If Equipped
32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown Relay
33 10 Amp Red J1962 Conn/Powertrain Control
Module
34 30 Amp Pink Antilock BrakeValve
35 40 Amp Green Antilock Brake Pump
36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp/Washer Control/Smart
Glass – If Equipped
37 25 Amp
Natural Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by
MOPAR
®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Compass.
CHROME:
• Mirror Covers• Fuel Filler Door• Door Handles
EXTERIOR:
• Sunroof Air Deflector • Front Air Deflector • Molded Splash Guards
• Hitch Receiver • Vehicle Cover• 18” Chrome-Clad
Aluminum Wheels
• Roadside Safety Kit • Camping Tent
• 18” Black Painted Cast
Aluminum Wheels • Winter Wheel
INTERIOR:
• Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Bright Pedal Kit
• Slush Mats • Ambient Light Kit • Heated Seats
• Cargo Tray • Shift Knob• Katzkin Leather Interiors
• Cargo Tote • Seat Covers• Cargo Nets
ELECTRONICS:
• iPod
®Adapter • Media Center upgrades
• Remote Start • Electronic Vehicle
Tracking System (EVTS)
• Mopar
®Connect
Web (WiFi) • Uconnect®Phone
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier
• Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Water Sports Carrier • Canoe Carrier
• Roof Top Cargo Carrier • Sport Utility Bars • Roof Basket
For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar®, visit your local Jeep
dealership or online at mopar.com.
• iPod
®is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
• Kicker
®is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
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Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight .......14
Driver Knee Air Bag ........14
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideImpacts ............14
AirbagLight...............83
Air Conditioning ............32
Air Recirculation ..........31,32
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........12
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........83
Assistance Towing ...........80
Audio Jack ........40,43,47,52
Audio Settings ........39,42,45
Audio Systems (Radio) .........38
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............32
Automatic Transmission ........30
FluidType ............102
Overheating ............85
AxleFluid...............102
Battery ..................92
BrakeFluid ..............102
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................25
Bulb Replacement ..........111
Calibration, Compass .........69
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........40,43,46,51
Change Oil Indicator ..........84
Changing A Flat Tire ..........86
Charging System Light .........82
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............15
Child Restraints ..........15
Child Seat Installation ....16,17
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......17
LATCH Positions ..........15 Locating The LATCH
Anchorages
.............15
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren .......15,16,17
Using The Top Tether
Anchorage ...........16,17
ChildSeat................16
Climate Control .............31
Clock Setting .......39,42,45,48
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .83
Charging System Light ......82
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................80
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ...........83
Malfunction Indicator
Light(MIL) .............82
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............80
Compass Calibration ..........69
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........102
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....28
CruiseLight...............28
Customer Assistance .........112
Defects, Reporting ..........113
Dimmer Control .............26
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......26
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........80
Disarming, Security System ......
1
3
Discharged Battery ...........92
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .36, 37
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .80
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ............83
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) ............70
Average Fuel Consumption ....69
Distance Traveled .........69
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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
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