2015 JEEP COMPASS warning light

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the
automatic transmission oil may become too hot.
When the transmission overheat warning lightturns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the trans-
mission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the
engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under
the rear load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and remove
the hold down.
Spare/Jack/Tools
1 — Spare Tire2 — Jack And Tools
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
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).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed 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 Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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. 40
• Uconnect®230 pg. 43
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 46
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 46
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 46
• Uconnect®230 pg. 46
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 51
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 44
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 44
• Uconnect®230 pg. 44
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 47
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 54
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 62
• 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. 81
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 87
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 94
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 113
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 106
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 108
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 115
FAQ (How To?)
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..108
Adding Washer Fluid.........108
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .14
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .14
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rollover...............14
Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................108Air Conditioner Maintenance....108Air Conditioning............33Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....108Air Conditioning System.......108Air Recirculation..........32,33AlarmArm The System..........12Disarm The System........12Vehicle Security Alarm......12Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Alarm (Security Alarm)......12,85Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .106, 108Capacities............106Disposal..............108Anti-Lock Warning Light........80Appearance Care...........108Assistance Towing...........80Audio Jack........39,42,46,51Audio Settings........39,41,44Audio Systems (Radio).........38Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Automatic Transmission........31Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .107Overheating............87Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Back-Up Camera............30Battery..............94,108Body Mechanism Lubrication....108Brake Fluid..............107Brakes.................108Brake System.............108Master Cylinder.........108Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle................25
Bulb Replacement..........118
Calibration, Compass.........68
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine
Coolant)..............106
Capacities, Fluid...........106
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
CD (Compact Disc)Player.........39,42,45,50Change Oil Indicator..........85Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . .87Charging System Light.........80Child Restraint.............15CleaningWheels..............108Windshield Wiper Blades....108Climate Control.............32Clock Setting.......38,41,44,47Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .80ChargingSystem Light......80Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light...........81Front Fog Light Indicator.....85High Beam Indicator.......84Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Oil Pressure Warning Light....80Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light............81Turn Signal Indicator.......84Vehicle Security Light.......85Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .116Compass Calibration..........68Coolant (Antifreeze).........106Cooling System............108Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .108Coolant Level...........108Disposal of Used Coolant....108
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.....108
Inspection............108
Points to Remember.......108
Pressure Cap...........108
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)........106, 108
Corrosion Protection.........108
Cruise Control (Speed Control)....28
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Customer Assistance.........119
Defects, Reporting..........120Dimmer Control.............26Dimmer Switch, Headlight......26Disabled Vehicle Towing........80Disarming, Security System......12Discharged Battery...........94DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .108
ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............36,37Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................28Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .84Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Average Fuel Consumption....68Distance Traveled.........68Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .68Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Language (Selecting TheLanguage)..............69Travel Time.............68Trip Functions...........68Units (Set Units)..........69Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light.......82Jacking...............87Jump Starting...........94Overheating............86To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Break-In Recommendations . . .25
Checking Oil Level........108
Compartment...........102
Coolant (Antifreeze).......106
Cooling...............108
Jump Starting...........94
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 108
Oil Filler Cap...........108
Oil Selection...........108
Overheating............86Event Data Recorder.........100Exhaust System............108Exterior Lights.............118
FiltersAir Cleaner............108Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .106, 108Engine Oil Disposal.......108FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4Flash-To-Pass..............26Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Fluid, Brake..............107Fluid Capacities............106Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts................106Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27, 85Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .22Four Wheel Drive Operation......76Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........99Front Heated Seats...........23Front WipersMist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27FuelCapacity..............106Octane Rating..........106Tank Capacity..........106
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..71Gasoline (Fuel)............106General Maintenance.........108Glass Cleaning............108GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps) . . .56
Hard Drive (HDD)............51Headlights................26Cleaning.............108Dimmer Switch..........26
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High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Head Restraints............19
Heated Mirrors...........32,33
Heated Seats..............23
High Beam Indicator..........84
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch................26
HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . .71
Hood Release.............101
Instrument Cluster............8Indicators..............9Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 80, 84Instrument Panel Cover.......108Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .108Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . .113Interior and Instrument Lights . . .6, 7Interior Appearance Care.......108Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .27Introduction...............2Inverter Outlet (115V).........74Inverter, Power.............74iPod®/USB/MP3 Control........61Bluetooth®Streaming Audio . . .67
Jacking Instructions..........88Jack Location..............87Jack Operation...........87,88Jump Starting..............94
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........12Disarm The Alarm.........12Lock The Doors...........10Panic Alarm............10Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . .11Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . .10Key Fob Programmable Features . . .69
Lane Change and Turn Signals....27Lane Change Assist..........27LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15LightsCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Engine Temperature Warning . . .83Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator....85
Headlights.............26
High Beam Indicator.......84
Hill Descent Control Indicator . .85
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Seat Belt Reminder........83
Security Alarm...........85
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS)...............81Transmission Warning.......83Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 , 2 7LocksLiftgate, Tailgate..........10Lubrication, Body...........108Lumbar Support............21
Maintenance Free Battery......108Maintenance, General . . . . . . . .108Maintenance Procedures.......108Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . .112Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . .108Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Manual TransmissionLubricant Selection.......107Master Cylinder (Brakes).......108Media Center Radio . . . . . . . .43, 46MOPAR®Accessories.........121
Navigation................54Navigation System (Uconnect®gps)..55Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .54New Vehicle Break-In Period.....25
Oil Change Indicator..........85Oil, Engine...........106, 108Capacity..............106Change Interval.........108Checking.............108Disposal..............108Filter............106, 108Filter Disposal..........108Materials Added to........108Recommendation.....106, 108Viscosity.............108Oil Filter, Selection..........108Oil Pressure Light...........80
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