2018 JEEP COMPASS Owner handbook (in English)

3. When the system is set up for your comfort
level, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system
to function automatically.
NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system
automatically adjusts the temperature,
mode, and blower speed to provide comfort
as quickly as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S.
or Metric units by selecting the US/Metric
customer-programmable feature.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the
blower fan will remain on low until the engine
warms up. The blower will increase in speed
and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of
manual override features. The AUTO symbol
in the front ATC display will be turned off
when the system is being used in the manual
mode.
Operating Tips
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected
with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to pro-
vide proper corrosion protection and to pro-
tect against engine overheating. OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and de-
froster performance, make sure the engine
cooling system is functioning properly and
the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recircula-
tion mode during Winter months is not rec-
ommended, because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for
about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure ad-equate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear
the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and
increase the front blower speed. Do not use
the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-
tions, such as leaves. Leaves collected in the
air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months, make sure the air
intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust
and pollen from the air. Contact an autho-
rized dealer to service your cabin air filter,
and to have it replaced when needed.
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WINDOWS
Power Window Controls
The window controls on the driver's door
control all the door windows.
There are single window controls on each
passenger door trim panel, which operate the
passenger door windows. The window con-
trols will operate only when the ignition is in
the ACC or ON/RUN position.NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect, the
power window switches will remain active for
up to ten minutes after the ignition is cycled
to the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time is program-
mable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a ve-
hicle. Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can be-
come entrapped by the windows while op-
erating the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver door power window switch and the
passenger door power window switches have an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch
down, for a short period of time, and release and
the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, push the win-
dow switch down briefly and release it when
you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way
down during the Auto-Down operation, pull
up on the switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection
NOTE:
•
If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then
go back down. Remove the obstacle and use
the window switch again to close the window.
• Any impact due to rough road conditions
may trigger the auto-reverse function unex-
pectedly during auto-closure. If this hap-
pens, pull the switch lightly and hold to
close the window manually.
Power Window Switches
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WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. To avoid personal
injury be sure to clear your arms, hands,
fingers and all objects from the window
path before closing.
Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window probably needs to be reset. To reset
Auto-Up:
1. Pull the window switch up to close the
window completely and continue to hold
the switch up for an additional two sec-
onds after the window is closed.
2. Push the window switch down firmly to
open the window completely and continue
to hold the switch down for an additional
two seconds after the window is fully
open.
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver's
door trim panel allows you to disable the
window controls on the rear passenger doors.
To disable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout button (the indi-
cator light on the button with turn on). To
enable the window controls, push and release
the window lockout button again (the indica-
tor light on the button will turn back off).
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your ve-
hicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in
certain open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be mini-
mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear win-
dows together to minimize the buffeting. If
the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
Window Lockout Switch
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POWER SUNROOF — IF
EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switches are located on
the overhead console.
Opening
Opening Sunroof — Express
A comfort stop position and full open position
are the programmed automatic stops for the
sunroof open positions. The comfort stop
position has been optimized to minimize
wind buffeting.
Push the switch and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof will open automatically
to the comfort stop position (if the sunshade
is in the closed position when the operation is
initiated the sunshade will automatically
open to the half open position prior to the
sunroof opening). Push the switch and re-
lease it again, the sunroof will open to the full
open position and automatically stop. This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open
operation, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
A comfort stop position is a programmed
automatic stop for the sunroof open position.
The comfort stop position has been opti-
mized to minimize wind buffeting.To open the sunroof, push and hold the
switch. The sunroof will stop automatically at
the comfort stop position (if the sunshade is
in the closed position when the operation is
initiated the sunshade will automatically
open to the half open position prior to the
sunroof opening). Push and hold the switch
again, the sunroof will open to the full open
position and automatically stop. Any release
of the switch will stop the movement. The
sunroof and sunshade will remain in a par-
tially opened condition until the switch is
pushed and held again.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Push and release the "Vent" button within
one-half second and the sunroof will move
from the closed position to the vent position.
This is called Express Vent. During Express
Vent operation, any movement of the switch
will stop the sunroof.Power Sunroof Switches
1 — Power Shade Switch
2 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
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NOTE:
• If the sunshade is in the closed position
when the vent switch is pushed, the sun-
shade will automatically cycle to the half-
way open position prior to the sunroof open-
ing to the Vent position.
• When the sunroof is in a full open or a
partial open position, Express Vent opera-
tion is not available. You must push and
hold the vent switch to cycle the sunroof
from a slide open position to the vent posi-
tion. Sunroof movement will stop if the
switch is released prior to the sunroof
reaching the vent position.
Closing
Closing Sunroof — Express
Pull the switch and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automati-
cally from any position. The sunroof will close
fully and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Close.” During Express Close opera-
tion, any other actuation of the switch will
stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
To close the sunroof, pull and hold the switch
in the close position. Any release of the
switch will stop the movement and the sun-
roof will remain in a partially closed condition
until the sunroof switch is pulled again.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your ve-
hicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in
certain open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be mini-
mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting.
If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
Power Sun Shade
Opening Power Shade — Express
Push the shade switch and release it within
one-half second and the shade will automati-
cally open to the halfway position and stop
automatically. Push the switch a second time
from the halfway position and the shade will
automatically open to the full open position
and stop automatically. This is called “Ex-
press Open”. During Express Open operation,
any movement of the shade switch will stop
the shade.
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode
To open the shade, push and hold the switch.
The shade will open and stop automatically at
the half-open position. Push and hold the
shade switch again and the shade will open
automatically to the full-open position. Any
release of the switch will stop the movement
and the shade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed
again.
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Closing Power Shade — Express
Pull the switch and release it within one-half
second and the shade will close automati-
cally from any position. If the sunroof is
completely closed the shade will close fully
and stop automatically. This is called “Ex-
press Close”. During Express Close opera-
tion, any movement of the switch will stop
the shade.
NOTE:
If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to
the half-open position. Pulling the shade
close button again will automatically close
both the sunroof and shade completely.
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode
To close the shade, pull and hold the switch
in the close position. Any release of the
switch will stop the movement and the shade
will remain in a partially closed condition
until the switch is pulled again.
Pinch Protection Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will auto-
matically retract. Remove the obstruction if
this occurs. Next, push the switch forward
and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close move-
ment with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the sunroof.
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Do not leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Key-
WARNING!
less Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be severely
injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project
through the sunroof opening. Injury may
result.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel.
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HOOD
Opening The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the
hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under-
neath the driver’s side of the instrument
panel.2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The
safety latch release lever is located be-
hind the front edge of the hood at the
center. Reach in at the center of the hood
with a palm facing the ground. Once con-
tact is made with the safety latch release
lever, push it toward the passenger side of
the vehicle to fully release the hood.
Closing The Hood
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the
hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive ve-
hicle unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
Hood Release Location (Underneath
Instrument Panel)
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
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LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released by the overhead
console switch, the outside handle, or the key
fob (if equipped).
The overhead console switch and key fob (if
equipped) will release the liftgate when the
liftgate is unlocked or locked. The outside
handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.NOTE:
Use the interior door lock/unlock button on
the door panel or the key fob to lock and
unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on
the doors and the exterior door lock cylinder
will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
Closing
Grasp the liftgate pull handle and initiate
lowering the liftgate. Release the handle
when the liftgate reaches self closing posi-
tion.
NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate
may be locked.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened or
closed by the key fob, outside handle, over-
head console switch, and the liftgate switch
on the upper left trim when the liftgate is
open.
Using any of the above ways:
• When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate
will open.
• When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate
will close.
• When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will
reverse.
The key fob and the overhead console switch
will open the liftgate when the liftgate is
locked. The outside handle requires the lift-
gate to be unlocked. Push the button on the
key fob twice within five seconds to open or
close the liftgate.
When the liftgate button on the key fob is
pushed two times, the turn signals will flash
twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or
closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled
in the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate
Liftgate Entry
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