2017 JEEP COMPASS instrument 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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▫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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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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Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit 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 five times,
ending up in the ON/RUN position (do not start the
engine).
3. Within 30 seconds, push the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock 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 Unlock Doors On Exit feature in
accordance with local laws.
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for small children riding in
the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-
Protection Door Lock system.
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede
its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front or
rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position is reached.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may
be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and
seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the center instrument panel area.
You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO
and none for OFF.Push the switch once to select HI-level heating.
Push the switch a second time to select LO-level
heating. Push the switch a third time to shut the
heating elements OFF.
When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of
operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal
HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will
automatically switch to LO-level after approximately 30
minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display
will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. When
the LO-level heating is selected, the system automatically
turns the heater and the indicator light OFF after approxi-
mately 30 minutes of continuous operation.
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