2018 JEEP COMPASS check oil

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser-
voir and brake master cylinder, fill as
needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
• Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel
filter/water separator unit.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the en-
gine oil must be maintained at the correct
level. Check the oil level at regular intervals,
such as once a month or before a long trip.
The best time to check the engine oil level is
approximately five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil
level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the
engine is cold will give you an incorrect read-
ing.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground, and approximately five minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off, will improve
the accuracy of the oil level readings. Main-
tain the oil level between the range markings
on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated
by a crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Li-
ters) of oil when the reading is at the low end
of the indicated range will result in the oil
level at the full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
• Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil
aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This
could damage your engine.
• Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight
Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located in the front of
the engine compartment. Be sure to check
the fluid level in the reservoir at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush
out the residual washer fluid.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take
some washer fluid, apply it to a cloth or towel,
and wipe clean the wiper blades; this will
help blade performance.To prevent freeze-up of your windshield
washer system in cold weather, select a solu-
tion or mixture that meets or exceeds the
temperature range of your climate. This rat-
ing information can be found on most washer
fluid containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite
and burn you. Care must be exercised
when filling or working around the washer
solution.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-
free battery. You will never have to add water,
nor is periodic maintenance required.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution
and can burn or even blind you. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your eyes,
skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a
battery when attaching clamps. If acid
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WARNING!
closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a lower
boiling point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake fail-
ure. This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot en-
gine parts, causing the brake fluid to
catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should
be taken to avoid its contact with these
surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to
contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal
components could be damaged, causing
partial or complete brake failure. This
could result in a collision.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill
plug. The fluid level should be between the
bottom of the fill hole and a point not more
than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the bottom of
the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper
level.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and
does not require adjustment under normal
operating conditions. Routine fluid level
checks are not required; therefore the trans-
mission has no dipstick. An authorized dealer
can check your transmission fluid level usingspecial service tools. If you notice fluid leak-
age or transmission malfunction, visit an au-
thorized dealer immediately to have the
transmission fluid level checked. Operating
the vehicle with an improper fluid level can
cause severe transmission damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an
authorized dealer immediately. Severe
transmission damage may occur. An au-
thorized dealer has the proper tools to
adjust the fluid level accurately.
RAISING THE VEHICLE
In the case where it is necessary to raise the
vehicle, go to an authorized dealer or service
station.
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with
chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This
will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also
weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or
worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immedi-
ately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be re-
placed after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.).
Plastic And Coated Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl
upholstery.
CAUTION!
• Direct contact of air fresheners, insect
repellents, suntan lotions, or hand sani-
tizers to the plastic, painted, or deco-
rated surfaces of the interior may cause
permanent damage. Wipe away immedi-
ately.
• Damage caused by these type of prod-
ucts may not be covered by your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this
vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When
cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to
avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap
solution may be used, but do not use high
alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If
soap is used, wipe clean with a clean
damp cloth.2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved
by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive
and damage the leather upholstery and
should be removed promptly with a damp
cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily
with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean. Care
should be taken to avoid soaking your leather
upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, de-
tergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to
clean your leather upholstery. Application of
a leather conditioner is not required to main-
tain the original condition.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to
the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been re-
moved and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug
nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly
calibrated torque wrench using a high quality
six sided (hex) deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt
Torque**Lug Nut/Bolt
SizeLug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs
(135 N·m)M12 x 1.25 17 mm
**Use only your authorized dealer recom-
mended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove
any dirt or oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion
or loose particles.Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern
until each nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
Ensure that the socket is fully engaged on the
lug nut/bolt (do not insert it halfway).
NOTE:
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or service station.After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/
bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/
bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure
to follow this warning may result in per-
sonal injury.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS —
GASOLINE ENGINE
1.4L Turbo Gasoline Engine
This engine is designed to meet all emission
regulations and provide satisfactory fuel
economy and performance when using high-
quality unleaded gasoline having a minimum
research octane rating (RON) of 95. For op-
timum performance and fuel economy the
use of minimum research octane rating
(RON) of 98 or higher is recommended.
Torque Pattern
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Off ..............164, 165, 166
On ..............164, 165, 166
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................164
Additives, Fuel................256
AirBag ....................107
Air Bag Operation............108
Air Bag Warning Light.........106
Enhanced Accident Response. . . .220
Event Data Recorder (EDR)......220
If A Deployment Occurs........117
Knee Impact Bolsters.........113
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . .119
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light . .106
Side Air Bags..............113
Transporting Pets............135
Air Bag Light...........61, 106, 137
Air Bag Maintenance............119
Air Conditioner Maintenance.......234
Air Conditioning Filter.........47, 235
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips......47
Air Conditioning Refrigerant........234
Air Conditioning System.......46, 234
Air Pressure, Tires..............238Alarm
Arm The System.............20
Disarm The System............20
Alarm (Security Alarm).........19, 64
Alarm System (Security Alarm). . . .19, 21
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........258
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......76
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........65
Arming System (Security Alarm)......19
Assist, Hill Start................83
Audio Jack...............274, 282
Audio Systems (Radio)...........267
Auto Down Power Windows.........48
Automatic Dimming Mirror.........34
Automatic Headlights............35
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .46
Automatic Transaxle............150
Automatic Transmission..........152
Adding Fluid.............
.259
Fluid
Level Check...........237
Fluid Type................259
Auto Up Power Windows...........48
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .56
Auxiliary Power Outlet............56
Axle Fluid...................259Axle Lubrication...............259
Back-Up...................176
Back-Up Camera..............176
Battery..................62, 233
Charging System Light.........62
Belts, Seat..................137
Blind Spot Monitoring............85
Brake Assist System.............77
Brake Control System, Electronic.....77
Brake Fluid..................259
Brake System................236
Fluid Check...........236, 259
Master Cylinder.............236
Parking..................145
Brake/Transmission Interlock.......151
Bulb Replacement.............186
Bulbs, Light.................138
Camera....................176
Capacities, Fluid..............258
Caps, Filler
Fuel....................176
Oil (Engine)...............230
Carbon Monoxide Warning.....136, 257
INDEX
333

Car Washes..................248
Chains, Tire..................244
Changing A Flat Tire.........199, 237
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)..............72
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. . . .136
Checks, Safety................136
Child Safety Locks..............25
Cleaning
Wheels..................247
Windshield Wiper Blades.......235
Climate Control................40
Manual...................40
Clock.....................266
Clock Setting.................266
Compact Spare Tire.............243
Computer, Trip/Travel.............61
Cooling System...............235
Coolant Capacity............258
Coolant Level..............236
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............258, 259
Corrosion Protection............247
Cruise Light.............69, 70, 71
Customer Assistance............316
Customer Programmable Features. . . .290Daytime Running Lights........34, 35
Dealer Service................234
Defroster, Windshield............137
Diagnostic System, Onboard........71
Diesel Fuel..................257
Diesel Fuel Requirements.........257
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......34, 35
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...............233
Disabled Vehicle Towing..........216
Disturb.................302, 311
Door Ajar.................62, 63
Door Ajar Light..............62, 63
Driver's Seat Back Tilt............25
Electrical
Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).56
Electric Parking Brake...........145
Electronic Brake Control System......77
Anti-Lock Brake System........76
Traction Control System........77
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control)..................162
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....79
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.63
Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher........186
Jacking..............199, 237Jump Starting..............211
Overheating...............214
Tow Hooks................218
Towing..................216
Emission Control System Maintenance . .72
Engine.....................230
Checking Oil Level...........233
Coolant (Antifreeze)..........259
Cooling..................235
Exhaust Gas Caution.......136, 257
Jump Starting..............211
Oil .................258, 259
Oil Filler Cap..............230
Oil Selection..............258
Overheating...............214
Starting.................141
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .220
Exhaust Gas Caution.........136, 257
Exhaust System...............136
Exterior Lighting...............34
Exterior Lights.............34, 138
Filters
Air Conditioning..........47, 235
Engine Oil................259
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............186
INDEX
334

Turn Signal........34, 36, 70, 138
Flash-To-Pass...............34, 35
Fluid, Brake.................259
Fluid Capacities...............258
Fluid Leaks..................138
Fluid Level Checks
Brake...................236
Engine Oil................233
Fluids And Lubricants...........259
Fog Lights..............34, 36, 69
Folding Rear Seat............25, 29
Forward Collision Warning..........89
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........215
Front And Rear ParkSense System. . . .169
Front ParkSense System..........169
Fuel...................255, 257
Additives.................256
Diesel...................257
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........176
Gasoline.................255
Light....................66
Materials Added............256
Octane Rating.......255, 257, 259
Specifications..............259
Tank Capacity..............258
Fuses.....................192Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).........176
Gasoline (Fuel)................255
Gear Ranges..............148, 153
Gear Select Lever Override........214
Glass Cleaning................251
Gross Axle Weight Rating.........179
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........179
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect)......295
Hazard Warning Flasher..........186
Headlights
Automatic.................
35
Cleaning.................248
Delay.................34, 36
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch................34, 35
Leveling..................37
Lights On Reminder...........34
Passing................34, 35
Switch...................34
Time Delay..............34, 36
Head Restraints................30
Head Rests...................30
Heated Mirrors.................34
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.................34, 35
Hill Descent Control.............82Hill Descent Control Indicator.......82
Hill Start Assist................83
Hood Prop...................53
Hood Release.................53
Instrument Cluster..............70
Instrument Cluster Display
Instrument Cluster Display.......60
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.....250
Interior Appearance Care..........249
Interior Fuses................196
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .37, 38
Introduction...................1
Inverter, Power.................58
iPod/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth Streaming Audio......295
Jacking Instructions............201
Jack Location................199
Jack Operation.........199, 201, 237
Jump Starting................211
Key Fob
Arm The Alarm..............20
Disarm The Alarm.............20
Programming Additional Key Fobs . . .19
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry......13
335