2016 JEEP COMPASS key

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic TransmissionFlat Tow None
•Transmission in NEU-
TRAL
• Key in ACC PositionNOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front FWD Models ONLY FWD Models ONLY Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer AllOK OK
NOTE:
• When recreationally towing your vehicle, always fol-
low applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state
and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details. •
Vehicles equipped with manual transmissionsmay be
recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway
speed, for any distance, if the manual transmissionis
in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC
position.
448 STARTING AND OPERATING

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................483
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........484▫
With Ignition Key .....................486
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground Manual
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
(FWD Only) 6-Speed Automatic
4WD CVT Auto-
matic Trans- mission
Flat Tow NONE
• Transmis-
sion in
NEUTRAL
• Key in
ACC or
ON/RUN
position
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h) max
speed
• 15 miles (24 km)
max distance
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h) max
speed
• 15 miles (24 km)
max distance
NOT
ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT
ALLOWED
Front FWD Models ONLY OK
NOT ALLOWED FWD Models
ONLY
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST
METHOD
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485

With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels OFFthe ground).
• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels OFFthe ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed
automatic transmission only ( NOTthe Continuously
Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km). Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed auto-
matic
only) may also be towed (under the same limita-
tions shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If these vehicles require towing,
make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
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Manual Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
• FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheels OFFthe ground).
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition
is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline.
Additional damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe engine, transmission,
or drivetrain damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
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CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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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