2016 JEEP COMPASS key

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the
Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmis-
sion
Flat Tow None • Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC Posi-
tion NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front FWD Models ONLY FWD Models ONLY
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer All OK OK
NOTE:
• 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.
• When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission.
Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure
all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
UTILITY
86

4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position, but do not start theengine.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the override release lever forward.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground Manual
Transmission 6-Speed
Automatic
(FWD Only) 6-Speed Au-
tomatic 4WD CVT Auto-
matic Trans- mission
Flat Tow NONE • Trans-
mission
in NEU-
TRAL
• Key in
ACC or
ON/RUN
position If transmis-
sion is oper- able:
• Trans- mission
in NEU-
TRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h)
max
speed
• 15 miles
(24 km)
max dis-
tance If transmis-
sion is oper- able:
• Trans- mission
in NEU-
TRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h)
max
speed
• 15 miles
(24 km)
max dis-
tance NOT AL-
LOWED
Wheel Lift
or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT AL-
LOWED NOT AL-
LOWED NOT AL-
LOWED
Front FWD Models
ONLY OKNOT AL-
LOWED FWD Models
ONLY
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD BEST
METHOD BEST
METHOD BEST
METHOD
Refer to” Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
106

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
INDEX
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Hill Descent Control Indicator . .92
InstrumentCluster ........30
LowFuel ..............87
SeatBeltReminder ........91
Security Alarm...........92
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............88
Transmission Warning .......90
TurnSignal ..........30,31
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........10
Lubrication, Body ...........116
Lumbar Support ............26
Maintenance Free Battery ......116
Maintenance,General ........116
MaintenanceProcedures.......116
Maintenance Record .........120
MaintenanceSchedule........116
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)................91
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .......115
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......116
MediaCenterRadio........49,52
MOPAR Accessories .........129
Multi-Function Control Lever .....30
Navigation ................61
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .................61
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .61
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....29
OilChangeIndicator..........92
Oil,Engine ........... 114, 116
Capacity ..............114
Change Interval .........116
Checking .............116
Disposal ..............116
Filter ............ 114, 116
Filter Disposal ..........116
Materials Added To .......116
Recommendation .....114, 116
Viscosity .............116
Oil Filter, Selection ..........116
Oil Pressure Light ...........87 Outlet
Power ................82
Overheating, Engine ..........93
PaintCare...............116
Panic Alarm ...............10
Passing Light ..............31
Phone (Pairing) .............70
Phone (Uconnect) ...........70
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............123
Power Inverter ...............81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............82
Sunroof ...............40
Power Seats Down.................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Tilt ..................24
Up ..................24
Power Steering Fluid .........115
Power Transfer Unit ..........115
Preparation For Jacking ........95
Programmable Electronic Features . .76
Radio Presets ........45,47,50,55
RadioOperation.....45,47,50,55
R
earCamera ..............37
Rear ParkSense System ........37
Rear Seat, Folding ...........26
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........34
Refrigerant ...............116
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors .........10
Remote Starting How To Use Remote Start .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
INDEX
135