2014 JEEP COMPASS transmission

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it
may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on
ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain 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 transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do
not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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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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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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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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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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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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