2017 JEEP COMPASS brake fluid

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped Use only MOPAR CVTF+4 Continuously Variable Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If Equipped Use only MOPAR SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
342 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............296
Adding Fuel ............................. .221
Adding Washer Fluid ........................287
Additives, Fuel ............................337
Adjust Down .................................37
Forward ................................37
Rearward ...............................37
Up....................................37
AirBag ................................ .165
Air Bag Operation ........................167
Air Bag Warning Light .....................164
Enhanced Accident Response .............173, 276
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................276
If A Deployment Occurs ....................172
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .167
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............173
Side Air Bags .......................... .168
Transporting Pets ........................191
Air Bag Light .......................111, 164, 192
Air Bag Maintenance ........................173
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......291
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................289
Air Conditioning ............................55
Air Conditioning Controls .....................55 Air Conditioning Filter
....................66, 290
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............65, 67
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............289, 290
Air Conditioning System ................55, 64, 289
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................314
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................113
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ..................... .361
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................295, 339
Capacities ............................. .339
Disposal ...............................298
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................130
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................120
Assistance T owing.........................

.382
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .132
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................44
Automatic Door Locks .....................30, 31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............64
Automatic Transaxle .........................21
Fluid Level Check ........................303
Automatic Transmission ............204, 205, 301, 302
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................303
Fluid Level Check ........................302
Fluid Type .......................301, 302, 342
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Gear Ranges........................ .206, 211
Special Additives .....................301, 303
Axle Fluid ...............................342
Battery ..................................114
Charging System Light .....................114
Belts, Seat ............................... .192
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................292
B-Pillar Location .......................... .309
Brake Assist System ........................ .132
Brake Fluid ...............................342
Brake, Parking ............................ .200
Brakes ................................. .332
Brake System ..........................299, 332
Master Cylinder ........................ .299
Parking ...............................200
Warning Light ...........................112
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................205
Bulb Replacement ..........................245
Bulbs, Light .......................... .194, 245
Calibration, Compass ........................108
Camera, Rear ............................ .219
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........339
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .339Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .221
Oil (Engine) ..................... .284, 285, 288
Power Steering ..........................215
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................297
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................191, 338
Cargo Area Cover ...........................75
Cargo Area Features .........................75
Cargo Compartment .........................75
Light ..................................75
Luggage Carrier ..........................92
Cargo Light ...............................75
Cargo Load Floor ...........................76
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................77
Car Washes ...............................326
Cellular Phone ........................ .371, 401
Center High

Mounted Stop Light ...............247
Certification Label ..........................222
Chains, Tire ............................. .323
Changing A Flat Tire .....................251, 305
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .127
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............191
Checks, Safety ............................ .191
Child Restraint ............................174
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Exhaust Gas Caution.....................191, 338
Exhaust System ........................191, 293
Exterior Lights ..........................47, 194
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .291
Air Conditioning ..................... .66, 290
Engine Oil ..........................289, 340
Engine Oil Disposal .......................289
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .245
Turn Signal ..................... .123, 194, 247
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .198
Fluid, Brake ............................. .342
Fluid Capacities ............................339
Fluid Leaks ...............................194
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ..................... .303
Automatic Transmission ....................302
Cooling System ..................... .287, 295
Power Steering ..........................215
Fog Lights ............................ .48, 246
Folding Rear Seat ...........................38
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................245
Four Wheel Drive ..........................214 Systems
...............................214
Four Wheel Drive Operation ..................214
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .272
Fuel ................................... .335
Adding ...............................221
Additives ............................. .337
Capacity ...............................339
Clean Air ............................. .335
Ethanol ...............................335
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .221
Gasoline ...............................335
Light .................................121
Materials Added ........................ .337
Methanol ............................. .335
Octane Rating ........................335, 340
T

ank Capacity .......................... .339
Fueling ................................. .221
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .............78, 83
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..............126, 221, 222
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .335
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................ .335, 339
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .335
Gear Ranges .......................... .206, 211
Gear Select Lever Override ....................271
416 INDEX

Key, Programming..........................24
Key, Replacement ...........................24
Keys ....................................19
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................23
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................247
Lane Change Assist ..........................49
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .150
Latches ................................. .194
Hood ..................................72
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .194
Life Of Tires ............................. .317
Liftgate (Sedan) .............................74
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................54
Light Bulbs .......................... .194, 245
Lights .................................. .194
AirBag .........................111, 164, 192
Back-Up ...............................247
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .137
Brake Warning ..........................112
Cargo .................................75
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .247
Cruise ............................... .125
Daytime Running .........................47
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................47 Exterior
...............................194
Fog................................48, 246
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................245
Headlights ..............................47
Headlights On With Wipers ...............49, 53
Headlight Switch .........................47
High Beam ..............................47
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................47
Instrument Cluster ........................47
Interior ................................50
License ............................... .247
Lights On Reminder .......................49
Low Fuel ............................. .121
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........116
Map Reading ............................50
Park ................................. .124
Seat Belt Reminder .......................111
Security Alarm ........................26, 113
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............117
Traction Contr

ol ........................ .137
Turn Signal ....................49, 123, 194, 247
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......123
Loading Vehicle ............................222
Tires................................. .309
Locks ....................................29
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Automatic Door..........................30
Child Protection ..........................32
Door ..................................29
Power Door .............................30
Lubrication, Body ..........................292
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) .....................92
Lug Nuts ............................... .333
Lumbar Support ............................35
Maintenance Schedule .......................279
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....116,127
Manual, Service ............................409
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ........................304
Manual Transmission ........................301
Fluid Level Check ........................301
Frequency Of Fluid Change .................301
Lubricant Selection .................301, 304, 342
Map/Reading Lights .........................50
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................299
Methanol ............................... .335
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .109
Mirrors ..................................44
Automatic Dimming .......................44
Electric Powered ..........................46 Exterior Folding
..........................45
Heated .................................46
Outside ................................45
Rearview ...............................44
Vanity .................................46
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................140
MOPAR Parts ............................ .409
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................199
Occupant Restraints ........................ .147
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................335
Oil, Engine ........................288, 339, 340
Capacity ...............................339
Change Interval ........................ .288
Checking ............................. .286
Disposal ...............................289
Filter ............................. .289, 340
Filter Disposal .......................... .289
Identification

Logo.......................288
Materials Added To .......................289
Pressure Warning Light ....................114
Recommendation .....................288, 339
Synthetic ............................. .289
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Viscosity...............................288
Oil Filter, Change ..........................289
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................289
Oil Pressure Light ..........................114
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................125
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............78
Operating Precautions .......................125
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Overheating, Engine ........................270
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,409
Paint Care ............................... .326
Parking Brake ............................ .200
Passing Light ..............................47
Personal Settings .......................... .105
Pets ................................... .191
Phone, Cellular ............................371
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) .................371
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........309
Power Door Locks ..............................30
Mirrors ................................46
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............89
Steering ...............................215
Sunroof ................................70 Transfer Unit
............................304
Windows ...............................68
Power Seats Down .................................37
Forward ................................37
Rearward ...............................37
Tilt ...................................37
Up....................................37
Power Steering Fluid ........................342
Power Transfer Unit .....................304, 342
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................158
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .252
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .159
Programmable Electronic Features ...............105
Radial Ply Tires ............................315
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............297
Radio 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode .........351
Operating Instr uctions

Radio Mode ............345
Radio 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio ..................360
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ............351
420 INDEX