2016 JEEP COMPASS maintenance

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
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Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included
are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
Call toll free at:
•1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............511
Adding Fuel ............................ .430
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .505
Additives, Fuel .......................... .428
Adjust Down .............................. .151
Forward ............................. .151
Rearward ............................ .151
Up ................................ .151
AirBag.................................61 Advance Front Air Bag ....................63
Air Bag Operation .......................64
Air Bag Warning Light ....................72
Enhanced Accident Response ................71
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................74
FrontAirBag...........................61
If A Deployment Occurs ...................70
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................65
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............73Side Air Bags
...........................65
Transporting Pets ........................96
Air Bag Deployment ........................61
Air Bag Light ...................... .72, 99, 225
Air Bag Maintenance .......................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .500
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................502
Air Conditioning ......................... .318
Air Conditioning Controls ...................318
Air Conditioning Filter ..................330, 503
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........329, 331
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............502, 503
Air Conditioning System .............318, 323, 502
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .403
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................228
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .................278, 305
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............510, 538
566 INDEX

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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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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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
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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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