2016 JEEP COMPASS service indicator

persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
544 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Brake Warning........................ .226
Bulb Replacement ...................... .536
Cargo .............................. .203
Center Mounted Stop ....................538
Daytime Running ...................... .165
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............164, 167
Engine Temperature Warning ...............229
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog............................. .166, 537
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................241
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................453
Headlights ........................... .164
Headlights On With Wipers .............168, 173
Headlight Switch ...................... .164
High Beam ........................... .167
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............167
Instrument Cluster ..................... .164
License ............................. .538
Lights On Reminder .....................165 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)
.........233
Map Reading ......................... .169
Park ............................... .245
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .224
Security Alarm ..................... .18, 228
Service .............................. .536
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............235
Traction Control ....................... .387
Turn Signal ..............101, 164, 166, 244, 537
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .229, 244
Loading Vehicle ...................... .433, 434
Capacities ........................... .434
Tires ............................... .397
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Lubrication, Body ........................ .504
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Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................209
Lug Nuts .............................. .454
Lumbar Support ......................... .155
Maintenance Free Battery ....................501
Maintenance Procedures ....................496
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .544
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .233, 494
Manual, Service ......................... .560
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ...................521, 522
Lubricant Selection ..................... .522
Manual Transmission ...................340, 520
Fluid Level Check ...................... .521
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................521
Lubricant Selection ...............520, 521, 541
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .169
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................515
Methanol .............................. .427Mini-Trip Computer
...................... .247
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................110
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................111
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ............................ .108
Vanity ...............................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................416
MOPAR Parts ........................ .495, 559
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .427
Multi-Function Control Lever .................164
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................426
576 INDEX

Tires ........................101, 402, 408, 561
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................412
Air Pressure .......................... .402
Chains .............................. .414
Changing ............................ .456
Compact Spare ........................ .409
General Information ..................402, 408
High Speed .......................... .405
Inflation Pressures ...................... .403
Jacking .............................. .456
Life Of Tires .......................... .412
Load Capacity ..................... .397, 399
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............416
Pressure Warning Light ...................235
Quality Grading ....................... .561
Radial .............................. .405
Replacement .......................... .413
Rotation ............................. .415
Safety ........................... .391, 402Sizes
............................... .392
Snow Tires ........................... .407
Spare Tire ..................... .408, 410, 457
Spinning .............................411
Trailer Towing ........................ .443
Tread Wear Indicators ....................411
Tire Safety Information .....................391
Tire Service Kit .......467, 468, 469, 471, 472, 475, 477
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................440
Towing ............................... .435
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................126
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .484
Guide .............................. .439
Recreational .......................... .448
Weight .............................. .439
Towing Assistance ........................ .126
T

owing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........448
Traction Control ......................... .383
Trailer Towing .......................... .435
582 INDEX

Cooling System Tips.....................447
Hitches ............................. .438
Minimum Requirements ..................441
Tips................................ .446
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................440
Wiring .............................. .444
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .439
Trailer Weight ........................... .439
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ..................343, 345, 517, 519
Fluid ........................ .517, 519, 541
Manual ............................. .340
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....181
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ......................411
Trip Computer .......................... .247Turn Signals
..................... .166, 244, 537
UCI Connector .......................... .309
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Operation .............................114
Phone Call Features .....................121
Phone Features ........................ .125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
Phone .............................. .132
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........291
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............286
Operating Instructions Radio Mode .......282, 292
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .288
Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio .............277, 304
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............298
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........292
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