2017 JEEP COMPASS open hood

▫Ignition Off Operation ....................72
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ...........72
 LIFTGATE .............................74
▫ Cargo Area Features .....................75
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED .....78
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....79
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ...............79
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ...........81
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ........82
▫ Using HomeLink .......................83
▫ Security ..............................83 ▫
Troubleshooting Tips .....................84
▫ General Information ......................84
 CONSOLE FEATURES .....................85
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................87
▫ Glove Compartment And Storage Bin .........87
▫ Door Storage ...........................88
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................89
▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped ..............90
▫ Cupholders ............................92
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......92
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Remote Start Abort Message Display
The following messages will display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The message stays active until the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start
Push and release the Remote Startbutton on the key
fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, the parking lights will flash, and the horn will
chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for
a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be placed in the ON/RUN position before you
can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
Remote Start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500.
• Any engine warning lamps come on.
• Low Fuel Light turns on.
• The hood is opened.
• The hazard switch is pushed.
• The transmission is moved out of PARK.
• The brake pedal is pushed.
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Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the
sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction
in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this oc-
curs. Next, push the switch forward and release to Express
Close.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the
glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Instrument Cluster
Display
The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
For Vehicles Equipped With The Instrument Cluster
Display
The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to
approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel.
Hood Release Lever
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2. Move the safety latch, located outside the vehicle underthe front edge of the hood, toward the center and raise
the hood.
Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side
facing hood) of the engine compartment to secure the hood
in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location
stamped into the inner hood surface.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.Hood Safety Latch Location
Prop Rod Location
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is
fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
• Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm down-
ward push at the center front edge of the hood to
ensure that both latches engage. Never drive your
vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used
to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn
it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can
also be unlocked
using the key fob or by activating
the power door lock
switches located on the front
doors. The central locking/unlocking feature (if
equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key
cylinder.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed
without using the key fob. To open the liftgate, squeeze the
liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid
motion.
NOTE:
• In the event of a power malfunction, or the key fob is
inoperative, insert the key fob into the liftgate lock
cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models
only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open
with one fluid motion.
Liftgate Handle Location
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look
under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
4. Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped / Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display
Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in this section for further
information.
Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
door ............................. Door Open
gATE ........................... Liftgate OpenLoW tirE
.....................LowTirePr essure
gASCAP ........................ Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE ........................... Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL ................Oil Change Required
LoCOOL .........................Low Coolant
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
the instrument cluster display area located in the instru-
ment cluster.
Refer to ”Instrument Cluster Display” in this section for
further information.
LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer dis-
play will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles.
gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and push the STEP
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MENU ButtonPush and release the MENUbutton to scroll
through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn-
ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or
to exit submenus.
COMPASS Button
Push and release the compassbutton to display
one of eight compass readings and the outside
temperature or to exit submenus.
RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the rightarrow button for
access to main menus, submenus, or to select a
personal setting in the setup menu.
DOWN Arrow Button Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the submenus.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following mes-
sages display:
• 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)
• 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 Open (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in motion).
• Doors Open (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 Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Open
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•In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the
instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull
over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle. Turn
off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the H (red) mark for more than a minute,
turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
gear selector override access cover (located on the right
side of the gear selector housing).
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