2016 JEEP COMPASS check oil

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty. Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•
Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 545

Bulbs, Light......................... .101, 535
Calibration, Compass ..................... .259
Camera, Rear ........................... .179
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........538
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .538
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .430
Oil (Engine) ....................491, 492, 499
Power Steering ........................ .372
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................512
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................98, 430
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .203
Cargo Area Features ...................... .203
Cargo Compartment ...................... .203
Light ............................... .203
Luggage Carrier ....................... .209
Cargo Light ............................ .203
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .205Cargo Tie-Downs
........................ .205
Car Washes ............................ .523
Cellular Phone ...........................112
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............538
Chains, Tire ............................ .414
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .456
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .392
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .494
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................80
Child Restraints .........................75
Child Seat Installation .....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........89
Infants And Child Restraints ................78
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....88
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Emergency, In Case OfJacking .............................. .456
Jump Starting ......................... .477
Towing ............................. .484
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........494
Engine ............................. .491, 492
Air Cleaner .......................... .500
Block Heater ......................... .340
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .497
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................509, 539
Cooling ............................. .509
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................98, 430
Fuel Requirements ..................... .426
Jump Starting ......................... .477
Oil .......................... .497, 538, 539
Oil Filler Cap ...................491, 492, 499
Oil Filter ............................ .500
Oil Selection .......................... .498Oil Synthetic
......................... .499
Overheating .......................... .453
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Ethanol ............................... .427
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................98, 430
Exhaust System ....................... .98, 506
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .500
Air Conditioning ....................330, 503
Engine Oil ........................ .500, 539
Engine Oil Disposal .....................500
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .453
Turn Signal .....................101, 244, 537
Flooded Engine Starting ....................339
Fluid, Brake ............................ .541
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INDEX 571

Oil Change Indicator...................... .252
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................252
Oil, Engine ...................... .497, 538, 539
Capacity ............................ .538
Change Interval ....................... .498
Checking ............................ .497
Disposal ............................. .500
Filter ............................ .500, 539
Filter Disposal ........................ .500
Identification Logo ..................... .498
Materials Added To ..................... .499
Pressure Warning Light ...................228
Recommendation ....................498, 538
Synthetic ............................ .499
Viscosity ............................ .499
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .500
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .500
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .228
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................493 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink)
.............181
Operating Precautions ..................... .493
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .453
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,560
Paint Care ............................. .522
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .373
Passing Light ........................... .167
Personal Settings ......................... .255
Pets ....................................96
Phone, Cellular ...........................112
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ................112
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........398
Power Door Locks ............................31
Mirrors ..............................110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........194
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INDEX 577