2018 JEEP COMPASS washer fluid

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!
mable and can explode, injuring you.
Other unapproved refrigerants or lubri-
cants can cause the system to fail, re-
quiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty
Information Book, located in your own-
er’s information kit, for further warranty
information.
• The air conditioning system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
risk of personal injury or damage to the
system, adding refrigerant or any repair
requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced tech-
nician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air
conditioning system as the chemicals can
damage your air conditioning components.
Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
A/C Air Filter
See your authorized dealer for service.
Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades
and the windshield and rear window periodi-
cally with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild
nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry
windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost
or ice from the windshield or rear window.
Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass
before turning them on to avoid damaging the
blade. Keep the wiper blade out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de-
pending on geographical area and frequency
of use. Poor performance of blades may be
present with chattering, marks, water lines or
wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as
necessary.
Cooling System
WARNING!
• You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry
away from the radiator cooling fan when
the hood is raised. The fan starts auto-
matically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
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Key-In Reminder...............16
Keyless Enter-N-Go..............22
Keyless Entry System............13
Key, Replacement............14, 19
Keys.......................13
Lane Change And Turn Signals. . . .34, 36
Lane Change Assist...........34, 37
LaneSense..................173
Lap/Shoulder Belts..............99
Latches....................138
Hood....................53
Leaks, Fluid.................138
Leveling, Headlight..............37
Life Of Tires.................241
Liftgate.....................54
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer. . . .37, 39
Light Bulbs..................138
Lights.....................138
AirBag ............61, 106, 137
Automatic Headlights..........35
Battery Saver...............34
Brake Assist Warning..........81
Bulb Replacement...........186
Cruise..............69, 70, 71
Daytime Running..........34, 35
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . .34, 35, 36Engine Temperature Warning.....63
Exterior..................138
Fog .....................69
Hazard Warning Flasher........186
Headlight Leveling............37
Headlights.................34
Headlights On Reminder........34
Headlight Switch.............34
High Beam..............34, 35
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . .34, 35
Hill Descent Control Indicator.....82
Instrument Cluster............34
Lights On Reminder...........34
Low Fuel..................66
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .66
Park....................69
Passing................34, 35
Seat Belt Reminder...........64
Security Alarm..............64
Service.................
.186
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .67, 91
T
raction Control.............81
Turn Signal.......34, 36, 70, 138
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description).............63, 70
Locks
Child Protection.............25Steering Wheel...........16, 17
Low Tire Pressure System..........91
Lug Nuts...................255
Maintenance Free Battery.........233
Maintenance Schedule...........222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)...................66
Manual Transmission........147, 237
Fluid Level Check...........237
Shift Speeds..............148
Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........236
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)......25
Memory Seat..................25
Memory Seats And Radio..........25
Mini-Trip Computer..............61
Mirrors.....................34
Automatic Dimming...........34
Heated...................34
Outside..................34
Rearview..................34
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......91
Multi-Function Control Lever.....34, 36
Occupant Restraints.............97
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .255, 259
Oil, Engine..................259
INDEX
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Time Delay, Headlight..........34, 36
Tires...............138, 238, 243
Aging (Life Of Tires)..........241
Air Pressure...............238
Chains..................244
Changing.............199, 237
Compact Spare.............243
General Information.......238, 243
High Speed...............239
Inflation Pressures...........238
Jacking...............199, 237
Life Of Tires...............241
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .91
Pressure Warning Light.........67
Radial..................239
Replacement..............241
Rotation.................245
Safety..................238
Snow Tires................242
Spare Tire.............243, 244
Spinning.................240
Tread Wear Indicators.........240
Wheel Nut Torque...........255
Tire Service Kit...............206
To Open Hood.................53
Tow Hooks, Emergency...........218
Towing.....................179Disabled Vehicle............216
Guide...................181
Recreational...............183
Weight..................181
Towing Eyes.................218
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . .183
Traction Control................77
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..........85
Trailer Towing................179
Minimum Requirements.......181
Trailer Towing Guide............181
T
railer Weight................181
Transaxle...................150
Automatic................150
Operation................150
Transfer Case
Fluid...................259
Transmission.................152
Automatic.............152, 237
Fluid...................259
Maintenance..............237
Manual..................147
Transporting Pets..............135
Tread Wear Indicators............240
Turn Signals.............34, 36, 70
Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display .265, 267Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch
Display...................279
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display.....271
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)
Making A Phone Call......295, 302
Receiving A Call............295
Uconnect Phone........295, 301, 302
Uconnect Voice Command.....301, 305
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.....101
USB Port................274, 282
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . .254
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security
Alarm).................19, 21
Vehicle Storage................47
Voice Command...............301
Voice Recognition System
(VR)..........301, 302, 305, 311
Warning Flasher, Hazard..........186
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description).................65
Warning, Roll Over...............2
Warnings And Cautions............4
Washer
Rear..................37, 39
Washers, Windshield......
.37, 38, 233
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Washing Vehicle...............248
Wheel And Wheel Trim...........247
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care........247
Wind Buffeting...........49, 50, 51
Window Fogging................47
Windows....................48
Close....................48
Down....................48
Open....................48
Power...................48
Up ......................48
Windshield Defroster............137
Windshield Washers.......37, 38, 233
Fluid...................233
Windshield Wiper Blades.........235
Windshield Wipers............37, 38
Wiper Blade Replacement.........235
Wiper, Rear................37, 39
INDEX
340