2018 JEEP COMPASS clock

The ignition switch is provided with a safety
mechanism. If the engine fails to start, the
ignition should be returned to the STOP/OFF
position prior to repeating the starting proce-
dure.
On models equipped with an automatic
transmission, the ignition key is only remov-
able when the gear selector is in PARK (P).
Vehicle On Message
When opening the driver's door and the igni-
tion is in ON/RUN (engine not running)
mode, a chime will sound to remind you to
place the ignition in the OFF mode. In addi-
tion to the chime, the Vehicle On message
will display in the cluster.
NOTE:
The power window switches and power sun-
roof (if equipped) will remain active for three
minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF
mode. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always come to
a complete stop, then shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK, apply the
parking brake, place the engine in the
OFF position, remove the key fob from
the vehicle and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, al-
ways make sure the keyless ignition is in
“OFF” position, remove the key fob from
the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-
attended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• 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 ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury
or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Mechanical Steering Wheel Lock — If
Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a me-
chanical steering wheel lock. This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle with the ignition
OFF. With the engine running, rotate the
steering wheel one-half revolution in either
direction (six o’clock position), turn off the
engine and remove the key. Turn the steering
wheel slightly in either direction until the
lock engages.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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From the O (off) position, rotating the head-
light switch clockwise to the first detent will
turn on the vehicle’s parking lights. This
feature will allow one side of the vehicle
parking lights to illuminate when the vehicleis locked depending on the turn signal stalk
position. Rotate the headlight switch clock-
wise from the O (off) position to the second
detent for headlight and instrument panel
light operation.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights will turn on
when the engine is started and remain on
unless the headlamps are turned on or the
ignition is turned OFF.
NOTE:
If allowed by law in the country in which the
vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running
Lights can be turned on and off using the
Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further details.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the in-
strument panel to switch the headlights to
high beams. Pulling the multifunction lever
back toward the steering wheel will return the
lights to low beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your
headlights by lightly pulling the multifunc-
tion lever toward you. This will cause the high
beam headlights to turn on, and remain on,
until the lever is released.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the head-
lights on or off according to ambient light
levels. To turn the system on, rotate the
headlight switch clockwise to the last detent
for automatic headlight operation. When the
system is on, the headlight time delay feature
is also on. This means the headlights will stay
on for up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition into the OFF position. To turn the
automatic system off, move the headlight
switch out of the AUTO position.
Headlight Switch
1 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
2 — Headlight Leveling
3 — Push Front Fog
4 — Rotate Headlight
5 — Push Rear Fog
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Icon Description
Front Defrost Button/Setting
Press and release the Front Defrost Button (if equipped), or set the Mode Control Knob to the Front Defroster Setting (if
equipped), to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. Air comes from the windshield and side window de-
mist outlets when this feature is on. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. When toggling
the front defrost mode button, the climate system will return to previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn ON the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after ten minutes.
Driver and Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons — If Equipped
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button on the faceplate or touch-
screen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature
settings. Push the blue button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the blue
arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
Temperature Control Knob — If Equipped
Temperature Control is used to regulate the temperature of the air forced through the climate system. The temperature
can be selected using the temperature control knob on the faceplate. The temperature increases as you turn the tem-
perature control knob clockwise. The temperature decreases as you turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise.
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Icon Description
SYNC Button — If Equipped
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen (if equipped) or on the instrument panel (if equipped) to toggle the Sync
feature on/off. The SYNC indicator is illuminated when this feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the passen-
ger temperature setting with the driver temperature setting. Changing the passenger temperature setting while in SYNC
will automatically exit this feature.
Faceplate Knobs
Touchscreen Buttons
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds
available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected
using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
•Faceplate:The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
•Touchscreen:Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Modes Button — If
Equipped
Modes Button — If Equipped
Push the button in the center of the Blower Control Knob to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow distribu-
tion mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist out-
lets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow
of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate
airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from
these outlets.
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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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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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4. Remove the alignment pin from the
middle, rotate the jack counterclockwise,
and lift it from the foam tray.
5. Remove the jack and wheel bolt wrench.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
WARNING!
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire re-
paired or replaced immediately.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as pos-
sible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull
far enough off the road to avoid being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (auto-
matic transmission) or REVERSE (manual
transmission).
5. Turn the ignition off to the OFF position.Spare Tire FastenerJack And Tools
1 — Wheel Bolt Wrench
2 — Jack
3 — Emergency Funnel
4 — Screwdriver
5 — Alignment Pin
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