2016 JEEP COMPASS tires

Owner’s Manuals
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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.
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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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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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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

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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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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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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