2016 JEEP COMPASS steering

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

Bulbs, Light......................... .101, 535
Calibration, Compass ..................... .259
Camera, Rear ........................... .179
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........538
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .538
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .430
Oil (Engine) ....................491, 492, 499
Power Steering ........................ .372
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................512
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................98, 430
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .203
Cargo Area Features ...................... .203
Cargo Compartment ...................... .203
Light ............................... .203
Luggage Carrier ....................... .209
Cargo Light ............................ .203
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .205Cargo Tie-Downs
........................ .205
Car Washes ............................ .523
Cellular Phone ...........................112
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............538
Chains, Tire ............................ .414
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .456
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .392
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .494
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................80
Child Restraints .........................75
Child Seat Installation .....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........89
Infants And Child Restraints ................78
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....88
568 INDEX

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

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

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

Snow Tires............................. .407
Spare Tire .....................408, 409, 410, 457
Spark Plugs ............................ .539
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .178
Cancel .............................. .177
Resume ............................. .177
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................175
Starting ............................... .337
Automatic Transmission ..................338
Cold Weather ......................... .339
Engine Fails To Start .....................339
Manual Transmission ....................337
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .337
Steering Power ........................... .371, 372
Tilt Column .......................... .174
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............315Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .315
Storage
............................... .535
Storage Bin ............................. .200
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .329
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .482
Sun Roof .............................. .191
Sun Visor Extension ........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .499
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........323
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................205
Tilt Down .............................. .151
Up ................................ .151
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .174
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......397, 398
Tire Markings ........................... .391
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INDEX 581