2016 JEEP COMPASS brake light

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

Capacities........................... .538
Disposal ............................. .513
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................377
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................240
Appearance Care ........................ .522
Assistance Towing ........................ .126
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .380
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ....................32, 33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........323
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .520
Automatic Transmission ...........343, 345, 517, 519
Autostick ............................ .357
Fluid And Filter Changes ..............518, 520
Fluid Level Check ...................... .518
Fluid Type .....................517, 519, 541
Gear Ranges ...................... .346, 353
Special Additives ....................517, 519 Autostick
........................... .357, 359
Axle Fluid ............................. .541
Battery ............................ .231, 501
Charging System Light ...................231
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................504
B-Pillar Location ......................... .397
Brake Assist System ...................... .379
Brake Fluid ............................ .541
Brake, Parking .......................... .373
Brakes ................................ .375
Brake System ........................ .375, 514
Master Cylinder ....................... .515
Parking ............................. .373
Warning Light ........................ .226
Brake/T

ransmission Interlock .................345
Bulb Replacement ..................... .535, 53610
INDEX 567

Cupholders............................ .201
Customer Assistance ...................... .555
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Dealer Service ........................... .496
Defroster, Rear Window .....................208
Defroster, Windshield ................99, 321, 327
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................172
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................493
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .372
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................513
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ............................30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .181
Downshifting ........................... .343
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .155
Driving ............................... .361
Off-Pavement ......................... .362
Off-Road ............................ .362
Electrical Power Outlets .....................194
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............376
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................377
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................388
Traction Control System ...................383
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........175
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............383
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........232
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......249
570 INDEX

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

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

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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INDEX 575

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

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