2017 JEEP COMPASS Panel

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION
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2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
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5SAFETY
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6STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................195
7INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................243
8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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10MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................343
11CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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12INDEX.......................................................................\
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW ...........................10
 REAR VIEW .............................11
 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................12 
INTERIOR ..............................13
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Outlet5 — Storage Bin9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped
2 — Demisters 6 — Glove Compartment10 — Hazard Warning Flasher
3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Controls11 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped
4 — Radio 8 — Power Outlet12 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped
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INTERIOR
Interior Features
1 — Power Window Switches
2 — Seats
3 — Uconnect Radio4 — Switch Panel
5 — Climate Controls
6 — Transmission Gear Selector
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▫Flash-To-Pass ..........................47
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........48
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................48
▫ Turn Signals ...........................49
▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................49
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ...............49
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................50
▫ Instrument Panel Dimming .................50
▫ Map/Reading Lights .....................50
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........51
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ................52
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .................52
▫ Windshield Washers .....................53
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ...............53
▫ Mist Feature ...........................53
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...............54
CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................55
▫ Manual Climate Controls ..................55
▫ Automatic Climate Controls ................59
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................64
▫ Operating Tips .........................65
 POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ..........68
▫ Power Window Switches ..................68
▫ Auto-Down ............................69
▫ Window Lockout Switch ...................69
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........70
▫ Opening Sunroof .......................70
▫ Closing ..............................71
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................71
▫ Sunshade Operation ......................71
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................72
▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................72
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KEYS
Your vehicle uses keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and an ignition switch. The keyless ignition system
consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go button.
A Word About Your Keys
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These num-
bers can be used to order duplicate Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) key fobs. Ask your authorized dealer for these
numbers and keep them in a safe place.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door,
turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key
to the left. Refer to ”Body Lubrication” in Dealer Service”
in “Servicing And Maintenance” for further information.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlockbutton on the key fob
once to unlock the driver ’s door or twice within five
seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The
illuminated entry system will also turn on.
Key Fob Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver ’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the instrument cluster dis-
play, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display/Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
Key Fob
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WARNING!(Continued)
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and
front passenger’s door panel. Push these switches to lock
or unlockthe doors and liftgate.
NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the
power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in
the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will
sound as a reminder to remove the key.
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when
the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Driver Power Door Lock Switch
1— Unlock doors and liftgate
2 — Lock doors and liftgate
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Auto Lock Doors Programming
The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the instrument cluster dis-
play, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display — If
Equipped/Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
• For vehicles not equipped with the instrument cluster
display, perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Within 15 seconds, place the ignition between LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK four times,
ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the
engine).
3. Within 30 seconds, push the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature
to its previous setting.
NOTE:
• If you do not hear the chime, it means that the system
did not enter the programming mode and you will need
to repeat the procedure.
• Use the Automatic Door Lock feature in accordance with
local laws.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically if:
•The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled.
• The transmission was in gear, and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 MPH (0 km/h).
• The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The doors were not previously unlocked.
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