2016 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

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
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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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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
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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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Seat Belt Reminder.........................43
Seat Belts ............................ .42, 99
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........50
Child Restraint ..........................75
Extender ..............................53
Front Seat ....................... .42, 44, 47
Inspection .............................99
Operating Instructions ....................47
Pregnant Women ........................54
Pretensioners ...........................55
Rear Seat ..............................44
Reminder ............................ .224
Untwisting Procedure .....................49
Seats .............................. .149, 151
Adjustment .....................149, 151, 153
Heated .............................. .152
Lumbar Support ....................... .155
Rear Folding ......................... .160Rear Folding (Sedan)
.....................160
Seatback Release ....................... .155
Tilting .............................. .155
Security Alarm ........................ .18, 228
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............539
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .555
Service Contract ......................... .557
Service Manuals ......................... .560
Settings, Personal ........................ .255
Setting The Clock ...................263, 283, 293
Shift Lever Override ...................... .483
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............342
Shoulder Belts ............................44
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............330
Signals, Turn ..................... .101, 244, 537
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................414
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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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Tires ........................101, 402, 408, 561
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................412
Air Pressure .......................... .402
Chains .............................. .414
Changing ............................ .456
Compact Spare ........................ .409
General Information ..................402, 408
High Speed .......................... .405
Inflation Pressures ...................... .403
Jacking .............................. .456
Life Of Tires .......................... .412
Load Capacity ..................... .397, 399
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............416
Pressure Warning Light ...................235
Quality Grading ....................... .561
Radial .............................. .405
Replacement .......................... .413
Rotation ............................. .415
Safety ........................... .391, 402Sizes
............................... .392
Snow Tires ........................... .407
Spare Tire ..................... .408, 410, 457
Spinning .............................411
Trailer Towing ........................ .443
Tread Wear Indicators ....................411
Tire Safety Information .....................391
Tire Service Kit .......467, 468, 469, 471, 472, 475, 477
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................440
Towing ............................... .435
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................126
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .484
Guide .............................. .439
Recreational .......................... .448
Weight .............................. .439
Towing Assistance ........................ .126
T

owing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........448
Traction Control ......................... .383
Trailer Towing .......................... .435
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