2015 JEEP COMPASS trailer

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Flat TowNone•Transmission in NEUTRAL
•Key in ACC Position
NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front OK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On TrailerAllOKOK
NOTE:Vehicles equipped withmanual transmissions
may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal
highway speed, for any distance, if themanual transmis-
sionis in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC
position.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
•DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 425

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans-
mission fluid level using special service tools. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit
you authorized dealer immediately to have the fluid level
checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid
level can cause severe transmission damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is frequently
driven on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads,
on short trips, or in heavy city traffic during hot weather,
or is used for frequent trailer towing, police, fleet, taxi,
etc., change the fluid as indicated in the Maintenance
Schedule. In addition, change the fluid and filter if the
fluid becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the
transmission is disassembled for any reason.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495

Integrated Power Module
The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that
identifies each component may be printed on the inside
of the cover. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
120 Amp BlueTrailer Tow – If Equipped
215 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD Control Module – If Equipped
310 Amp RedRear Center Brake Light Switch
Integrated Power Module
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507

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 ser-
vice 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
displayed. 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).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played 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 Clus-
ter Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if usingyour 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
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough orunpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, inheavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use thevehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
X
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Change the manual transmission fluid if using yourvehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavyloading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial ser-vice), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% ofyour driving is at sustained high speeds during hotweather, 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.8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525

Fuel.................................214
Odometer.............................223
Tachometer............................217
Gear Ranges.............................325
Gear Select Lever Override..................458
General Information.......................142
Glass Cleaning...........................504
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................413
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................410
GVWR.................................410
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)...............111
Hazard Warning Flasher....................429
Headlights..............................512
Cleaning.............................503
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........165
Passing..............................166
Replacing.............................512
Switch...............................163
Head Restraints..........................155
Heated Mirrors...........................110
Heated Seats.............................151
Heater.................................297
Heater, Engine Block.......................319
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .165
Hill Descent Control.......................227
Hill Start Assist...........................362
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................415
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............178
Hood Release............................160
Ignition.................................12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal.......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................15
Information Center, Vehicle..................230
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................10710
INDEX 545

Jacking...............................432
Life of Tires...........................389
Load Capacity.........................375
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............393
Pressure Warning Light...................221
Quality Grading........................535
Radial...............................383
Replacement...........................390
Rotation..............................392
Safety...............................369
Sizes................................371
Snow Tires............................385
Spare Tire.............................433
Spinning.............................388
Trailer Towing.........................420
Tread Wear Indicators....................388
Tire Safety Information.....................369
Tire Service Kit...........................442
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................417
Towing................................412
24-Hour Towing Assistance................125
Disabled Vehicle........................460
Guide...............................416
Recreational...........................425
Weight...............................416
Towing Assistance.........................125
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........425
Trailer Towing...........................412
Cooling System Tips.....................424
Hitches..............................415
Minimum Requirements..................418
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..423
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................417
Wiring...............................422
Trailer Towing Guide.......................416
Trailer Weight............................416
Transaxle
Automatic.............................12
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