2018 JEEP COMPASS instrument panel

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTIMEDIA
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX

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INSTRUMENT PANEL...........8
INTERIOR...................9
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents 4 — Steering Wheel
2 — Radio 5 — Instrument Cluster
3 — Multifunction Lever 6 — Windshield Wiper Lever
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The memory switch is located on the driver's
side door panel. The switch contains 3 but-
tons, the S (set) button to activate the
memory save function, and memory profile
buttons (1) and (2). The memory buttons
allows the driver to recall either of the two
pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing
the appropriate number button on the switch.Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
NOTE:
Saving a new memory profile will erase an
existing profile from memory.
1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to de-
sired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror
and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the
memory switch, then push memory button
(1) within five seconds. The instrument
cluster display will display which memory
position is being set.
If desired, a second memory profile can be
stored into memory as follows:
1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ON
position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to de-
sired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror
and radio station presets).3. Push and release the set (S) button on the
memory switch, then push memory button
(2) within five seconds. The instrument
cluster display will display which memory
position is being set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the
vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in
PARK to recall a memory profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob,
refer to “Linking And Unlinking The Re-
mote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory” in
this section.
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory
Your remote keyless entry key fob can be
programmed to recall one of two pre-
programmed memory profiles with a push of
the unlock button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fob you must
select the “Memory To FOB” feature through
the Uconnect system screen. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.
Memory Seat Switches
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WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord in-
jury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must
exercise care when using the steering
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of
any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
MIRRORS
Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the
mirror to pivot forward or rearward to help
avoid damage. The mirror has three detent
positions: full forward, normal and full rear-
ward.Power Folding Mirror — If Equipped
The switch for the power folding mirrors is
located in the power mirror switch.
Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold
in, pushing the switch a second time will
return the mirrors to the normal driving posi-
tion.
Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding
mirrors if the following occurs:
• The mirrors are accidentally blocked while
folding.
• The mirrors are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
• The mirrors come out of the unfolded posi-
tion.
• The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and
unfold them by pushing the button. (this may
require multiple button pushes). This resets
them to their normal position.Puddle Lamps — If Equipped
Located under the exterior mirrors is a small
lamp that illuminates the ground when the
doors are unlocked with the key fob or when
the doors to the vehicle are open.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature will be activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster (if
equipped). Refer to “Climate Controls” in
this section for further information.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the right
side of the instrument panel. This switch
controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, automatic headlights — if
equipped, instrument panel light dimming,
ambient light dimming — if equipped, inte-
rior lights, front and rear fog lights — if
equipped and headlight leveling — if
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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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• A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in
the instrument cluster display and a con-
tinuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on.
• When the Daytime Running Lights are on
and a turn signal is activated, the Daytime
Running Lamp will turn off on the side of
the vehicle in which the turn signal is
flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp will
turn back on when the turn signal is turned
off.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without mov-
ing beyond the detent, and the turn signal
(right or left) will flash three times then
automatically turn off.
Headlight Leveling System — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a head-
light leveling system. This system allows the
driver to maintain proper headlight beam
position with the road surface regardless of
vehicle load.
The control switch is located on the instru-
ment panel next to the dimmer control.
To operate, rotate the control switch until the
appropriate number, which corresponds to
the load listed on the chart, aligns with the
indicator line on the switch.
0/1Driver only, or driver
and front passenger.
2All seating positions
occupied, plus an
evenly distributed
load in the luggage
compartment. The
total weight of pas-
sengers and load
does not exceed the
maximum load ca-
pacity of the vehicle.
3Driver, plus an evenly
distributed load in
the luggage compart-
ment. The total
weight of the driver
and load does not
exceed the maximum
load capacity of the
vehicle.
WIPER AND WASHERS
Windshield Wiper Stalk
1 — Rear Wiper Operation
2 — Front Wiper Operation
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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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