2017 JEEP COMPASS mirror controls

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake and remove
the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number 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.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the gear
selector in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked,
rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on
the locking mechanism and then turn the key.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting out
of PARK.
Tip Start
Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position and release it as soon as the starter
engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will
disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the
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STARTING AND OPERATING 197

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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Radio FrequencyGeneral Information .....................21, 25
Radio Operation .......................... .401
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .304
Rear Camera ............................. .219
Rear Drive Assembly ........................304
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .........................74
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................38
Rearview Mirrors ...........................44
Rear Wiper/Washer ..........................54
Recreational Towing ........................ .235
Reformulated Gasoline .......................335
Refrigerant ...............................290
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .149
Remote Control Security Alarm ...........................25
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........365
Remote Starting System .......................27
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .245
Replacement Keys ...........................24
Replacement Tires ..........................318
Reporting Safety Defects .....................409
Restraint, Head .............................40
Restraints, Child .......................... .174
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ...................75 Roll Over Warning
...........................4
Roof Type Carrier ...........................92
Rotation, Tires ............................ .324
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................192
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................194
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................409
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .191
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .305
Safety Tips ...............................191
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................... .361
Schedule, Maintenance .......................279
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......154
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........159
Energy Management Feature ................159
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation...............

.152
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................150
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............154
Pregnant Women ........................ .158
Seat Belt Extender ........................157
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................159
Seat Belt Reminder .......................149
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................328
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .149
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INDEX 421