2018 JEEP COMPASS bulb

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .186
Control....................186
BULB REPLACEMENT........186
Replacement Bulbs.............186
Replacing Exterior Bulbs..........188
FUSES....................192
General Information.............192
Fuse Location................192
Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution
Unit......................193
Interior Fuses................196
Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution
Unit......................197
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .199
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage. . . .199
Road Tire Installation............204
EC Declaration Of Conformance.....204
Jack Usage Precautions..........205
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF
EQUIPPED................206
JUMP STARTING............211
Preparations For Jump Start........211
Jump Starting Procedure..........212
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY. . . .213
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . .214GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE . . .214
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . .215
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .216
Without The Key Fob............217
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models — With
KeyFob....................217
4x4 Models..................218
Emergency Tow Hooks...........218
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped......218
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS)............220
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).220
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HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
Control
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located
on the switch bank just above the climate
controls.
Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warn-
ing flasher. When the switch is activated, all
directional turn signals will flash on and off towarn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push
the switch a second time to turn off the
Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it
should not be used when the vehicle is in
motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and it is creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek
assistance, the Hazard Warning flashers will
continue to operate even though the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.NOTE:
With extended use, the Hazard Warning
flashers may discharge the battery.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs
Interior Bulbs
Lamps Bulb Number
Front Courtesy Light C5W
Front Courtesy Lights (Sun Visors) C5W
Rear Dome Light (Models Without Retractable roof) C5W
Rear Interior Lights (Models With Retractable roof) C5W
Interior Lights HT-168
Dome Light (Glove Box) HT-168
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Exterior Bulbs
Lamps Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlamps (Halogen) H11LL
High Beam Headlamps (Halogen) 9005LL
Front Position/Daytime Running Lights (DRL ) PSX24W
Front Direction Indicator Lamps 7444NA
Front Position – Premium LED LED (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamps H11LL
Low Beam / High Beam Headlamps (HID) D3S (HID) (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
Side Indicators (Side View Mirror) LED (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
Tail/Brake Lights Premium Tail Lights: LED (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
Base Tail Lights: W21/5WLL-M
Rear Fog Lamps W21WLL
Turn Indicators W21WLL For Premium Tail Lamps
W21/5WLL For Base Tail Lamps
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
License Plate Lamp LED (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
Liftgate Lamp Reverse W21WLL
Liftgate Lamp Tail LED (Serviced At An Authorized Dealer)
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Replacing Exterior Bulbs
Headlamps
Hi/Lo Beam Light Halogen
The bulbs can be accessed from the wheel
liner with the following procedure:
1. Turn the front wheels completely.
2. Remove the wheel liner.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb cap.
4. Rotate the headlamp bulb socket counter-
clockwise then pull outwards.5. Push on the locking tab on the headlamp
bulb connector and remove the bulb and
socket.
6. Install the new headlamp bulb making
sure it’s properly locked.
7. Install the headlamp bulb and socket;
turn it clockwise making sure it is properly
locked.
8. Reinstall the wheel liner.
Headlamp
1 — Low Beam Bulb Cap
2 — High Beam Bulb Cap
Headlamp Bulb Socket
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NOTE:
We advise referring to an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Carry out the operation of replacing lamps
only with the engine off. Also make sure
that the engine is cold, to avoid the danger
of burns.
Turn Signal Light/Position Lights/Daytime Run-
ning Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Turn the front wheels completely.
2. Remove the wheel liner.
3. Remove the electrical connectors.
4. For the DRL bulb, grip the bulb at the top
and bottom locking tabs and squeeze to
and remove the bulb.
5. To replace the DRL bulb gently push bulb
towards housing. Be sure to hear both the
top and bottom locking tabs “CLICK” to
ensure the bulb is properly seated.6. For the turn signal bulb, rotate in a coun-
terclockwise direction and remove the
bulb and bulb socket. Pull the bulb axially
to remove it from the socket.
7. Install the bulb and sockets and rotate
them clockwise making sure that it is
properly locked.
8. Reconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Reinstall the wheel liner.
NOTE:
We advise referring to an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Turn the front wheels completely.
2. Remove the wheel liner.
3. By pushing the electrical connector tab
remove the electrical connector.
4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise, and
then replace the bulb.5. Insert the new bulb in the socket, making
sure the bulb is locked into place.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the wheel liner.
NOTE:
We advise referring to an authorized dealer.
Fog Lamp Housing
1 — Bulb
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Rear Body Side Tail Lamps
Contain the following:
• Position lights
• Stop lights
• Direction indicator
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Using a suitable tool remove fasteners.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector by
pushing the release.
4. Remove the rear body side tail lamp, slid-
ing it away from the back of the vehicle.5. Replace the bulb as necessary by turning
and removing the bulb housing.
Body Side Tail Lamp Opening
1 — Fasteners
Body Side Tail Lamp
1 — Rear Body Side Tail Lamp
2 — Ball Stud
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6. Insert the new bulb, making sure it is
properly locked.7. Reposition the rear body side lamp as-
sembly on the vehicle.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Reinstall the body side lamp making sure
to align the ball studs.10. Install fasteners and tighten body side
lamp assembly.
11. Finally close the tailgate.
Rear Fog Lamps
1. Using a suitable non-marking tool, care-
fully pry at the top inboard edge of the fog
lamp to disengage the snap features.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector by
pushing down on locking mechanism.
3. Remove socket by turning it counterclock-
wise and remove from lamp.
4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
5. Replace bulb and twist the socket clock-
wise to reinstall.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the lamp by snapping in the
locking tab features on the left and right
edges of the fog lamp.
Reverse Side of Tail Lamp
1 — Direction Indicator Bulb
2 — Electrical Connector
3 — Stop Lamp Bulb
4 — Ball Studs
Body Side Tail Lamp
1 — Rear Body Side Tail Lamp
2 — Ball Stud
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Reverse Lamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Using a suitable tool remove the access
panel for body side lamps, remove lift gate
access cover for lift gate lamps.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector by
pushing the release.
4. Remove bulb and replace making sure it
is properly locked.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.
6. Reinstall the access panels making sure
they are locked in correctly.
7. Finally close the tailgate.
3rd Stop Lamp
The CHMSL is LED. For their replacement,
see an authorized dealer.
License Plate Lights
The license plate light is LED. For their
replacement, see an authorized dealer.FUSES
WARNING!
• When replacing a blown fuse, always use
an appropriate replacement fuse with
the same amp rating as the original fuse.
Never replace a fuse with another fuse of
higher amp rating. Never replace a
blown fuse with metal wires or any other
material. Do not place a fuse inside a
circuit breaker cavity or vice versa. Fail-
ure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or prop-
erty damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition is off and that all the other
services are switched off and/or disen-
gaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact
an authorized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (air bag system, braking sys-
WARNING!
tem), power unit systems (engine sys-
tem, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized
dealer.
General Information
The fuses protect electrical systems against
excessive current.
When a device does not work, you must check
the fuse element inside the blade fuse for a
break/melt.
Also, please be aware that when using power
outlets for extended periods of time with the
engine off may result in vehicle battery dis-
charge.
Fuse Location
The fuses are grouped into controllers lo-
cated in the engine compartment.
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