2016 JEEP COMPASS User Guide

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-877-426-5337
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800-465-2001 (English)
Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficul-
ties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell
Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con-
tain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain acomplimentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals
or Warranty Booklet. United States customers may visit the Jeep Contact Us page
at www.jeep.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link,
then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Compartment Material” from the left
menu. You may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1-877-426-5337
(U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada).
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• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copiesof the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1-877-890-4038 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between
you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/.
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR
In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by
MOPAR featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Compass.
For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local dealership or
online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
EXTERIOR:
• Sunroof Air Deflector • Front Air Deflector • Molded Splash Guards
• Hitch Receiver • Vehicle Cover • Camping Tent
• Roadside Safety Kit • 16’ Steel Wheels • 17” Steel Wheels
• 18” Black/Silver Wheels • 18” Chrome-Clad Wheels • Wheel Locks
• Trailer Towing Accessories • Chrome Mirror Covers • Chrome Door Handles
• Chrome Fuel Door
INTERIOR:
• Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Bright Pedal Kit
• Slush Mats • Cargo Tote • Cargo Nets
• Cargo Tray • Shift Knob • Katzkin Leather Interiors
ELECTRONICS:
• iPod Adapter • Remote Start • Ambient Light Kit
• Mopar Connect •
Electronic Vehicle TrackingSystem (EVTS)• Kicker Speakers
CARRIERS:
• Roof Basket • Bike Carrier• Roof Top Cargo Carriers
• Canoe Carrier • Water Sports Carrier • Hitch-mount Bike Carrier
•
Ski and Snowboard Carriers
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 18
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 27
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle?• Uconnect 130 pg. 44
• Uconnect 130 with Satellite Radio pg. 46
• Uconnect 230 pg. 49
• Uconnect 430/430N pg. 52
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect 130 pg. 51
• Uconnect 130 with Satellite Radio pg. 51
• Uconnect 230 pg. 51
• Uconnect 430/430N pg. 57
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect 130 pg. 50
• Uconnect 130 with Satellite Radio pg. 50
• Uconnect 230 pg. 50
• Uconnect 430/430N pg. 53
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 61
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the Uconnect Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 70
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 78
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Compass? pg. 85
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 88
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 94
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 102
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 121
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 114
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 116
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 123
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Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze) .............116
Adding Washer Fluid .........116
Adjust Down .................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Up ..................24
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......14
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBagComponents ........14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight.....14,17
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........16,108
Event Data Recorder (EDR). .17, 108
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideAirBags ............15
SideImpacts ............14
AirBagLight............17,87
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........116
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....116
Air Conditioning ............39
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....116
Air Conditioning System .......116
Air Recirculation ..........38,39
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......12,92
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .114, 116 Capacities ............114
Disposal ..............116
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........87
Appearance Care ...........116
Assistance Towing ...........87
Audio Jack ........45,48,51,57
Audio Settings ........45,47,50
Audio Systems (Radio) .........44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................39
Automatic Transmission ........38
FluidType ............115 Overheating
............93
AxleFluid...............115
Back-Up Camera ............37
Battery .................116
Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile
Phone Or Audio Device After
Pairing ................70
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....116
BrakeFluid ..............115
Brakes.................116
Brake System .............116
Master Cylinder .........116
Warning Light ...........89
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................29
Bulb Replacement ..........126
Bulbs,Light..............126
Calibration, Compass .........76
Canada.................128
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............114
Capacities, Fluid ...........114
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ............116
CarWashes ..............116
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........45,48,51,56
Change Oil Indicator ..........92
ChangingAFlatTire..........94
Charging System Light .........87
Child Restraint .............18
Child Restraints ............18
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..............18
Child Seat Installation .........18
Cleaning Wheels ..............116
Windshield Wiper Blades ....116
Climate

Control .............38
Clock Setting .......44,47,50,53
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .87
Brake Warning Light ........89
Charging System Light ......87
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................91
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light...........87
FrontFogLightIndicator .....92
HighBeamIndicator .......91
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................87
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL).................91
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....87
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............88
Turn Signal Indicator .......91
Vehicle Security Light .......92
Clutch .................116
ClutchFluid..............116
Compact Spare Tire ..........124
Compass Calibration ..........76
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........114
Cooling System ............116
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .116
Coolant Level ...........116
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....116
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....116
Inspection ............116
Points To Remember ......116
Pressure Cap ...........116
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........114, 116
Corrosion Protection .........116
Customer Assistance ......127, 128
Defects, Reporting ..........128
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ......32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......31
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........87
Disarming, Security System ......12
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .116
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .42
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .91 Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light.................87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ................76
Average Fuel Consumption ....75
Distance Traveled .........75
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ............75
ExitMenu ..............75
Language (Selecting The
Language) ..............76
Travel Time .............75
Trip Functions ...........75
Units (Set Units) ..........76
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ...............94
Jump Starting ..........102
Overheating ............93
Towing ............87,106
Engine Air Cleaner ............116
Break-In Recommendations . . .29
Checking Oil Level ........116
Compartment ........110, 112
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......114
Cooling ...............116
Jump Starting ..........102
Oil .............. 114, 116
Oil

Filler Cap ...........116
Oil Selection ...........116
Overheating ............93
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............108
Exhaust System ............116
Filters Air Cleaner ............116
EngineOil ......... 114, 116
Engine Oil Disposal .......116
Flashers TurnSignal .............91
Fluid, Brake ..............115
Fluid Capacities ............114
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................114
FogLights .............31,92
FoldingRearSeat ...........26
FoldingRearSeat(Sedan) ......26
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Four Wheel Drive Operation......83
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......107
Fuel Capacity ..............114
Octane Rating ..........114
Tank Capacity ..........114
Fuses..................121
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...........78,80
Gasoline(Fuel) ............114
Gear Select Lever Override ......105
GeneralMaintenance.........116
Glass Cleaning ............116
GPS Navigation (Uconnect GPS) . . .63
Hard Drive (HDD) ............57
Headlights Cleaning .............116
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch ...............31
OnWithWipers ..........33
Passing ...............31
Switch ...............30
Head Restraints ............22
Heated Mirrors ...........38,39
Heated Seats ..............27
High Beam Indicator ..........91
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..........31
HomeLink Operation ..............80
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).............78,80
Hood Release .............109
Installing A Child Restraint With ALR..................20
Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH Lower Anchorages .....20
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt ..........20
Instrument Cluster ............8
Indicators ..............8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ............8,87,91
Instrument Panel Cover .......116
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .116 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . .121
Interior And Instrument Lights . . .6, 7
Interior Appearance Care
.......116
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .32
Introduction ...............2
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........81
Inverter, Power .............81
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ........69
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ....75
Jacking Instructions ..........96
Jack Location ..............94
Jack Operation ...........94,96
Jump Starting .............102
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Start ............11
Unlock The Doors .........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .76
Lane Change Assist ..........
31
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........13
Latches Hood ...............109
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren)...............18
Left Switch Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .68
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....34
LightBulbs ..............126
Lights AirBag ...............17
Cruise ................92
Dimmer Switch,
Headlight ...........30,31
Engine Temperature Warning . . .90
Fog ...............31,92
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ....92
Headlights .............30
Headlights On With Wipers ....33
Headlight Switch .........30
HighBeam .............31
High Beam Indicator .......91
High Beam/Low Beam Select . .31
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