2016 JEEP COMPASS automatic transmission

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your
authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a
safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with anautomatic transmission).
2. Place the ignition in the ACC (Accessory) position.
3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Vehicle Key
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3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the twohalves together.
NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
reinstall and tighten the screw until snug.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration. NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m). Obstructions between the
vehicle and RKE transmitter may reduce this range.
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob may
reduce this range.
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2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch be-tween LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to
LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position
(do not start the engine).
3. Within 30 seconds, push the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE:
• If you do not hear the chime, it means that the system
did not enter the programming mode and you will
need to repeat the procedure.
• Use the Automatic Door Lock feature in accordance
with local laws.Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically if:
• The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-
abled.
• The transmission was in gear, and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
• The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The doors were not previously unlocked.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:
•
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped/
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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic
System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The
light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked
promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate
the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through sev-
eral typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not
require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be ser-
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DOWN ButtonPush and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the submenus.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after 1 mile (1.6 km) of distance travelled)
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) •
Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle is not in PARK
(automatic transmission), or vehicle is in motion
(manual transmission).
• Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Gate (with vehicle graphic showing the Liftgate open
and a single chime)
• Headlamps or Park Lamps On
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
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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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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................337
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......337
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....338
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .338
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................339
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................339
▫ After Starting ....................... .339
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .340
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .340 ▫
Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...........340
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ..............342
▫ Downshifting ....................... .343
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .343
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............345
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .345
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ........................ .345
▫ Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission
(CVT) — If Equipped ...................352
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