2016 JEEP COMPASS instrument panel

NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
EVIC Functions
• Compass/Temperature/Audio
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Units In
• Elapsed Time
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
• Personal Settings
To Reset The Display
Pushing and holding the RIGHT arrow button once will
clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will
only occur if a resettable function is currently being
displayed. To reset all resettable functions, push and
release the RIGHT arrow button a second time within
three seconds of resetting the currently displayed func-
tion. Reset ALL will be displayed during this three-
second window.
Compass/Temperature/Audio
Push and release the COMPASS button to display one of
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing, the outside temperature, and the current
radio station.
Refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in this section for additional information re-
garding the compass.
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Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset
(pushing and holding the RIGHT arrow button as
prompted in the EVIC display to reset). When the fuel
economy is reset, the display will read “RESET” or show
dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information
will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the
last fuel reading before the reset.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. This is not resettable.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a text display of
LOW FUEL.This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis-
played, based on the current values in the DTE calcula-
tion and the current fuel tank level.
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in
“Starting And Operating” for system operation.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is
in the RUN/START position.
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Elapsed time is displayed as follows:
hours: minutes: seconds
Elapsed time can be reset by pushing and holding the
RIGHT arrow button (as prompted in the EVIC display).
Upon reset, all digits will change to zeros, and time will
start incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN
or START.
Display Units Of Measure In
To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT
arrow button until “US” or “METRIC” appears.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
transmission is in PARK (automatic transmission) or the
vehicle is stopped (manual transmission).Push and release the MENU or DOWN buttons until
“Personal Settings” is displayed in the EVIC then push
and release the RIGHT button.
Use the RIGHT button to display one of the following
choices:
Language
When in this display, you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Pushing the RIGHT button while in this display selects
English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais, or NL de-
pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed
information will be shown in the selected language.
NOTE:
Uconnect language will not change using the
EVIC. Please refer to “Uconnect Phone Features” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
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Auto Lock Doors
When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Push
and hold the RIGHT arrow button when in this display
until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened, if the vehicle is
stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped
and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position (automatic transmission). Push and hold the
RIGHT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF”
appears to make your selection.
RKE Unlock
When Driver’s Door 1st is selected, only the driver’s door
will unlock on the first push of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second
push to unlock the remaining locked doors. When Re-
mote Unlock All Doors is selected, all of the doors will
unlock at the first push of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button when in
this display until “Driver’s Door 1st” or “All Doors”
appears to make your selection.
Flash Lamps With Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn with lock feature selected. Push
and hold the RIGHT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
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Sound Horn With Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pushed. This feature
may be selected with or without the Flash Lights with
Lock feature. Push and hold the RIGHT button when in
this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Push and hold the RIGHT
button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears
to make your selection.
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When on is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. If the
headlights were turned on by this feature, they will also
turn off when the wipers are turned off. To make your
selection, push and release the RIGHT button until “ON”
or “OFF” appears.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
Key Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect phone, power sunroof, and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening
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either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. Push and
hold the RIGHT button when in this display until “OFF,”
“45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make your
selection.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the RKE transmitter. Push and hold the
RIGHT arrow button when in this display until “OFF,”
“30 sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec.” appears to make your
selection.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When “On”is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And
Operating” for system function and operating informa-
tion. To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT
arrow button until “On” or “Off” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect GPS system units can
be changed between U.S and Metric.
Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button when in this
display until “U.S” or “METRIC” appears to make your
selection.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic, and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or
metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in
the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function
normally.
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NOTE:A good calibration requires a level surface and
an environment free from large metallic objects such as
buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,
etc.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows:
1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order to enter the EVIC Programming Menus.
2. Push and release the MENU button until the Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) menu
displays in the EVIC.
3. Push and release the DOWN button until “Calibrate Compass” displays in the EVIC. 4. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to start the
calibration. The “CAL” indicator will display in the
EVIC.
5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the
“CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now
function normally.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences and provide the most accurate compass head-
ing.
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NOTE:Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where
the compass sensor is located.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Push and hold the COMPASS button for approxi-
mately two seconds.
3. Push and release the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number
displays in the EVIC.
4. Push and release the RIGHT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map.
5. Push and release the COMPASS button to exit.
Compass Variance Map
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