2016 JEEP COMPASS wheel

The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:MENU Button
Push and release the MENU button to scroll
through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn-
ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings)
or to exit submenus.
COMPASS Button
Push and release the COMPASS button to
display one of eight compass readings and the
outside temperature or to exit sub-menus.
RIGHT Button Push and release the RIGHT button for access
to main menus, submenus, or to select a per-
sonal setting in the setup menu.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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•Pushing the REPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or
push the VR button and say Repeat ONorRepeat
Off.
• Push the SCANbutton to use iPod/USB/MP3 device
scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of
each track in the current list and then forward to the
next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
desired track, when it is playing the track, push the
SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pushing the
<< SEEK andSEEK >> buttons will select the previous
and next tracks.
• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pushing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB
device, or push the VR button and say Shuffle ONor
Shuffle Off. If theRND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob functions in
a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device
or external USB device.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the
track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be
played is highlighted on the radio display, push the
TUNE control knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning the TUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll
through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
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During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise)
to get to the track faster.
In List mode, the radioPRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or external
USB device:
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks
• Preset 6 – Podcasts
Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list on
the top line and the first item in that list on the second
line. To exit List mode without selecting a track, push the
same
PRESET button again to go back to Play mode.
LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the top level
menu of the iPod or external USB device.
• Turn the TUNEcontrol knob to list the top-menu item
to be selected and push the TUNEcontrol knob. This
will display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
MUSIC TYPE button: TheMUSIC TYPE button is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio
device.
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Selecting A Different Audio Device
1. Push the Phonebutton to begin.
2. After theReadyprompt and following the beep, say
Setup, then say Select Audio Devices.
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list the audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or push the VRbutton on
the radio and say “Next Track,” to jump to the next
music track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or push the VRbutton
on the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the
previous music track on your cellular phone. Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.4
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.Pushing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset button.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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AUTOSTICK ......................... .357
▫ AutoStick
(Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) ........357
▫ AutoStick (CVT) — If Equipped ...........359
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .361
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................361
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ...............362
▫ When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD
Lock Lever Engaged — If Equipped ........363
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........363
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .365
▫ Driving Through Water .................368
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................370 
POWER STEERING .....................371
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............372
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .373
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .375
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .376
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .376
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............377
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............377
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............379
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............379
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................380
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............383
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........383
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake and
remove the Key Fob from the ignition. When
leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.5
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Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when
shifting between these gears.
The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual shifts can
be made using the AutoStick shift control (refer to
“AutoStick” in this section). Moving the shift lever to the
left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will
manually select the transmission gear, and will display
the current gear in the instrument cluster as 1, 2, 3, etc.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range.
NOTE:After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to
allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P)
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in
motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle in this range.
When parking on a level surface, you may shift the
transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking
brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before
shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on
the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi-
cult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added
precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.
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