Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace
if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. Check park brake
function, adjust if necessary. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X XXX XX
Replace spark plugs** XX X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. XX
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. (CVT only) X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only) X
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed
only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on
mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot
weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or fre-
quent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation
or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the
air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
1 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow – If Equipped
2 15 Amp Lt
Blue AWD/4WD Control Module – If
Equipped
3 10 Amp Red Rear Center Brake Light Switch
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch/Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
5 15 Amp Lt
Blue Battery Feed For Power Tech
6 10 Amp Red Power Mirror/Steering Control Satel-
lite Radio/Hands-Free Phone
7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw
8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats
10 20 Amp Yellow Power Locks/Interior Lighting
11 15 Amp Lt
Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp Yellow 115V AC Inverter – If Equipped
13 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp RedInstrument Cluster
15 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan
16 15 Amp Lt
Blue Dome Lamp/Sunroof/Rear Wiper
Motor
17 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module
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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
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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
INDEX
117
Steering Wheel Audio Controls....62
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ................14
Tilt Steering Column ..........24
Tires...................86 Air Pressure ...........110
Changing ..............86
Jacking ...............86
SpareTire .............86
Touchscreen Radio Audio Settings ...........49
Cleaning Your Touchscreen
Radio ................55
Towing..................78 Disabled Vehicle ..........96
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome..............79
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ....78
Trailer Weight ..............78 Transmission
Automatic .............30
Fluid ................102
TurnSignals...............27
Uconnect
®VoiceCommand......66
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .13
Voice Command ............66
Voice Prompt Volume Navigation ..............56
Volume Navigation Voice Prompt .....56
Warning, Roll Over ............4
Washer Rear .................28
Washers, Windshield ..........27
WheelandWheelTrimCare.....111
Wind Buffeting .............35
Windshield Washers ..........27
Windshield Wipers ...........27
Wiper,Rear...............28
INDEX
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