2017 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................97
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........100
▫ Interactive Display And Controls ............100
▫ Oil Change Indicator System ...............103
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Functions ........103
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ..............104
▫ Average Fuel Economy ...................104
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .................104
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ...............104
▫ Elapsed Time ..........................105
▫ Display Units Of Measure In ...............105
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) ............................105 
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED ......109
▫ Control Buttons ........................109
▫ STEP Button ..........................109
▫ RESET Button ........................ .109
▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) ....................110
 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .............................110
▫ Red Telltale Lights ......................111
▫ Yellow Telltale Lights ....................116
▫ Green Telltale Lights .....................123
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............124
▫ White Telltale Lights .....................1254

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .125
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .126
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .............126
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................... .127
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster
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1. Speedometer•The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display
This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer
of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same as
it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must
be reset at zero. 2. Tachometer
•This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area,
ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
3. Temperature Gauge •The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature when driving in hot weather or up mountain
grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper
limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H”, turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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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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button on the steering wheel to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
noFUSE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Igni-
tion Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-
eter display area. Refer to “Fuses” in “In Case Of Emer-
gency” for further information on fuses and fuse locations.
CHAngE OIL
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The odometer display will toggle between
CHAngEandOilfor approximately 12 seconds, after a
single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled
oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system
is duty cycle-based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal
driving style.
5. Fuel Gauge
•The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the STOP/OFF position (and the key
removed, for vehicles with mechanical key), opening/
closing of a door will activate the display for viewing, and
display the total miles or kilometers in the odometer. Your
instrument cluster display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on the instru-
ment panel, your instrument cluster display can show you
how systems are working and give you warnings when
they aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls allow
you to scroll through and enter the main menus and
submenus. You can access the specific information you
want and make selections and adjustments.
Interactive Display And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster.
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The menu items consists of the following:
•System Status
• Units
• Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Compass Heading
• Outside Temperature Display
• Trip Computer Functions •
Uconnect Phone Displays (if equipped)
• Audio Mode Display
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items.
Steering Wheel Control Buttons
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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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