2015 JEEP COMPASS fuel

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone which depicts the MIN at the
low end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the indicated range will result in the oil level
at the full end of the indicator range.7
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil®
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem-
peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
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have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con-
tact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
•The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
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License Lamps
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull bulb from socket.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
This light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer
for replacement.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.6 Gallons51 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine OilWe 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 your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection87 Octane7
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................356
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............487
Adding Fuel.............................407
Adding Washer Fluid......................482
Additives, Fuel...........................405
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................61
Air Bag Components.....................61
Air bag Operation.......................64
Air Bag Warning Light....................72
Enhanced Accident Response................71
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................75
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
If A Deployment Occurs...................70
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................65
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............74
Side Air Bags...........................65
Transporting Pets........................97
Air bag Deployment........................61
Air bag Light.............................72
Air bag Maintenance........................74
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .476
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................478
Air Conditioning..........................297
Air Conditioning Controls...................297
Air Conditioning Filter.....................308
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............306
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................478
Air Conditioning System....................297
Air Pressure, Tires.........................381
Alarm Light.............................219
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................258
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................486
Capacities............................514
Disposal..............................489
538 INDEX

Calibration, Compass......................239
Camera, Rear............................176
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........514
Capacities, Fluid..........................514
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................407
Oil (Engine)...........................467
Power Steering.........................352
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................488
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................99
Cargo Area Cover.........................200
Cargo Area Features.......................200
Cargo Compartment.......................200
Light................................200
Luggage Carrier........................206
Cargo Light.............................200
Cargo Load Floor.........................202
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................202
Car Washes.............................500
Cellular Phone...........................111
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............514
Chains, Tire.............................391
Changing A Flat Tire.......................432
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................371
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .470
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............98
Checks, Safety............................98
Child Restraint............................76
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................80
Child Restraints.........................76
Child Seat Installation.....................94
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........90
Infants And Child Restraints................78
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....89
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..............................91
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......83
540 INDEX

Emission Control System Maintenance..........470
Engine.................................467
Air Cleaner...........................476
Block Heater..........................319
Break-In Recommendations.................97
Checking Oil Level......................473
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................485
Cooling..............................485
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................99
Fuel Requirements......................403
Jump Starting..........................452
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..473
Oil Filler Cap..........................467
Oil Selection...........................474
Oil Synthetic..........................475
Overheating...........................429
Temperature Gauge......................219
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............71
Ethanol................................404
Event Data Recorder........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution........................99
Exhaust System...........................99
Exterior Lights...........................102
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................476
Air Conditioning.......................308
Engine Oil............................476
Engine Oil Disposal.....................475
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................429
Turn Signal...........................102
Flooded Engine Starting....................318
Fluid, Brake.............................517
Fluid Capacities..........................514
Fluid Leaks.............................102
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.....................49710
INDEX 543