2016 JEEP COMPASS Gas

If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components. •
Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......82
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........78
Seating Positions ........................81
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .426
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .524
Climate Control ......................... .318
Clock .......................... .263, 283, 293
Clutch ................................ .515
Clutch Fluid ............................ .515
Coin Holder ............................ .201
Cold Weather Operation ....................339
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............317
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .409
Compass .............................. .247
Compass Calibration ...................... .259Compass Variance
........................ .259
Connector UCI................................ .309
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........309
Console ............................... .201
Contract, Service ......................... .557
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .538
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........512
Cooling System .......................... .509
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............511
Coolant Level ..................... .509, 513
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................513
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................509
Inspection ........................... .513
Points To Remember .....................513
Pressure Cap ......................... .512
Radiator Cap ......................... .512
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........510, 539
Corrosion Protection ...................... .522
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INDEX 569

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

Fluid Capacities......................... .538
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .....................520
Automatic Transmission ..................518
Cooling System ........................ .509
Power Steering ........................ .372
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........539
Fog Lights .......................... .166, 537
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .160
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...................160
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................453
Four Wheel Drive ..................... .241, 361
Systems ............................. .361
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................361
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................482
Fuel .................................. .426
Adding ............................. .430
Additives ............................ .428Capacity
............................ .538
Clean Air ............................ .426
Ethanol ............................. .427
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................430
Gasoline ............................. .426
Gauge .............................. .241
Materials Added ....................... .428
Methanol ............................ .427
Octane Rating ..................... .426, 539
Requirements ......................... .426
Tank Capacity ......................... .538
Fueling ............................... .430
Fuses ................................. .529
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........181, 188
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .............430, 432, 493
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .426
Gasoline

(Fuel) ....................... .426, 538
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................426
572 INDEX

Instrument Cluster..................229, 230, 244
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............217
Instrument Panel Cover .....................527
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............528
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............530
Interior Appearance Care ....................526
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............172
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio .............147, 314
Jacking Instructions ....................... .458
Jack Location ........................... .457
Jack Operation ....................... .456, 458
Jump Starting ........................... .477
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17 Key, Replacement
..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............537
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................44
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .162
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .426
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life Of Tires ............................ .412
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................39
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............207
Light Bulbs ......................... .101, 535
Lights ............................. .101, 164
AirBag .........................72, 99, 225
Back-Up ............................. .537
Brake Assist Warning ....................387
574 INDEX

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

Steering.......................... .371, 372
Sunroof ............................. .191
Transfer Unit ......................... .522
Windows ..............................36
Power Seats Down .............................. .151
Forward ............................. .151
Rearward ............................ .151
Tilt ................................ .151
Up ................................ .151
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .541
Power Transfer Unit ....................522, 541
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............54
Preparation For Jacking .....................457
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................55
Programmable Electronic Features .............255
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .405Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)
...........512
Radio Frequency General Information .................18, 26, 29
Radio Operation ...................... .261, 318
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................261
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................521
Rear Camera ........................... .179
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .521
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................39
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .160
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .108
Rear Window Defroster .....................208
Rear Window Features .....................207
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .207
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .448
Reformulated Gasoline .....................426
Refrigerant ............................. .503
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................43
578 INDEX

Remote ControlDoor Locks ............................20
Security Alarm ..........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........315
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .535
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .495
Replacement Tires ........................ .413
Reporting Safety Defects ....................559
Restraint, Head .......................... .156
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................203
Roll Over Warning ..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .209
Rotation, Tires .......................... .415
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................99Safety Checks Outside Vehicle
................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................559
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................98
Safety Information, Tire .....................391
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................278, 305
Schedule, Maintenance .....................544
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......50
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........55
Energy Management Feature ................55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................47
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............49
Pregnant Women ........................54
Seat Belt Extender .......................53
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................55
Seat Belt Reminder .......................43
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .528
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INDEX 579