2018 JEEP COMPASS towing

Perform the maintenance listed in the
“Scheduled Servicing”. Refer to “Scheduled
Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance”
for the proper maintenance intervals. When
towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or
GCWR ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision.
Follow these guidelines to make your
trailer towing as safe as possible:
• Make certain that the load is secured in
the trailer and will not shift during
travel. When trailering cargo that is not
fully secured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the driver
to control. You could lose control of your
vehicle and have a collision.
WARNING!
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer,
do not overload your vehicle or trailer.
Overloading can cause a loss of control,
poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used be-
tween your vehicle and trailer. Always
connect the chains to the hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be
parked on a grade. When parking, apply
the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put
the tow vehicle transmission in PARK.
For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
WARNING!
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.
Always, block or "chock" the trailer
wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
•
Total weight must be distributed between
the tow vehicle and the trailer such that
the following four ratings are not ex-
ceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer
hitch utilized.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
TOWING CONDITION WHEELS OFF THE GROUND FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowREAR NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FRONT OK NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL BEST METHOD OK
NOTE:
• When towing your vehicle, always follow
applicable state and provincial laws. Con-
tact state and provincial Highway Safety
offices for additional details.
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this ve-
hicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the cus-
tomer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the
front wheels areOFFthe ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly (front wheels
off the ground) or vehicle trailer (all four
wheels off the ground). If using a tow dolly,
follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow ve-
hicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.3. Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB).
Place the transmission in PARK. Turn the
engine OFF.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the
dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position,
but do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the Electric Park Brake (EPB).
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob,
and release the brake pedal.
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CAUTION!
• Towing with the front wheels on the
ground will cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on
the ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT
ALLOWED. This vehicle may be towed on
flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four
wheels are OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or power transfer unit damage.
Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
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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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Cavity Blade Fuse Description
F49 7.5 Amp BrownPark Assist, Blind Spot, Voltage Stabilizer, Humidity Sensor, Sunroof,
Electronic Steering Lock, Temp Sense, Mirror, Heated Seats, Light And
Rain Sensor
F50 7.5 Amp Brown Occupant Restraint Controller
F51 7.5 Amp BrownElectronic Climate Control, Occupant Classification, Rear View Camera,
Climate Control, Headlamp Leveling, Terrain Select, Heated Rear Win-
dow, Trailer Tow, Haptic Lane Departure
F53 7.5 Amp Brown Keyless Ignition Node Module, Electric Park Brake, RF Hub, Cluster
F94 15 Amp Blue ECC (HVAC) Blower, Lumbar Adjust Driver Seat, Power Outlets
Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit
To access the fuses, remove the access door
from the left rear panel of the rear cargo area.The fuses may be contained in two units.
Fuse holder No. 1 is located closest to the
rear of the vehicle and fuse holder No. 2 (if
equipped with trailer towing) is located clos-
est to the front of the vehicle.
Fuse Holder No. 1
Cavity Mini Fuse Description
F1 30 Amp Green Power Inverter
F2 30 Amp Green Memory Seat
F3 20 Amp Yellow Sun Roof – If Equipped
F4 30 Amp Green Power Seat (Passenger Side)
F5 30 Amp Green Power Seat (Driver Side)
F6 7.5 Amp Brown Power Lumbar (Power Seats)
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CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift-
ing between DRIVE/ SECOND gear and
REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the
wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
CAUTION!
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The
GroundFWD MODELS 4X4 MODELS
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly TowRearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OKNOT ALLOWED
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD ONLY METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required
to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only
tow bars and other equipment designed for
this purpose, following equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
devices to main structural members of thevehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
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NOTE:
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this ve-
hicle to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the cus-
tomer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
• Vehicles with a discharged battery, or total
electrical failure when the electric park
brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel
dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the
ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode.
Note that the Safehold feature will engage
the Electric Park Brake whenever the driver's
door is opened (if the battery is connected,
ignition is ON, transmission is not in PARK,
and brake pedal is released). If you are towing
this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUNmode, you must manually disable the Elec-
tric Park Brake each time the driver's door is
opened by pressing the brake pedal and then
releasing the EPB.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to
“Gear Selector Override” in this section for
instructions on shifting the automatic trans-
mission out of PARK so that the vehicle can
be moved.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to
your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle
is towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF
mode. The only approved method of towingwithout the key fob is with a flatbed truck.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to pre-
vent damage to the vehicle.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models — With
Key Fob
The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheelsOFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this
vehicle must be towed with the front wheels
OFFthe ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel
lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is re-
leased, and remains released, while being
towed. The Electric Park Brake does not need
to be released if all four wheels are off the
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe en-
gine and/or transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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4x4 Models
The manufacturer requires towing with all
four wheelsOFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on
a flatbed, or with one end of the vehicle
raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used
(if the remaining wheels are on the
ground). Internal damage to the trans-
mission or transfer case will occur if a
front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty.
Emergency Tow Hooks
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks,
there will be one in the rear and two mounted
on the front of the vehicle. The rear hook will
be located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to
use both of the front tow hooks to minimize
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped With Key Fob With An Inte-
grated Vehicle Key
Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN and then
the OFF/LOCK position, without removing it.
By extracting the key this will automatically
engage the steering wheel lock. Place the
transmission into NEUTRAL.
Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go
Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position,
and subsequently in OFF/LOCK, without
opening the door. During towing, remember
that not having the aid of the power brakes
and the electromechanical power steeringwill require greater force when applying the
brakes and steering of the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing seri-
ous injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling
with tow hooks. Tow straps may become
disengaged, causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to
rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or
highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle.
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that
can be used to move a disabled vehicle.
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