2018 JEEP COMPASS oil temperature

WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Warning Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the vehicle is run-
ning, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem.
Cycle the ignition when the vehicle is safely
and completely stopped and the transmission
is placed in the PARK position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains on with
the vehicle running, your vehicle will usually
be drivable; however, see an authorized
dealer for service as soon as possible.
NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and
brake pedals are pressed at the same time.If the light continues to flash when the ve-
hicle is running, immediate service is re-
quired and you may experience reduced per-
formance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position and
remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light
does not come on during starting, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.— Engine Coolant Temperature Warn-
ing Light
This light warns of an overheated engine
condition. If the engine coolant temperature
is too high, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound. If the temperature
reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime
will be sound for four minutes or until the
engine is able to cool: whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature reading does not return to nor-mal, turn the engine off immediately and call
for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Over-
heats” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
— Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood
is left open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
This indicator will turn when the liftgate is
open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
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Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature
is high. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as
soon as possible. Wait for oil temperature to
return to normal levels.
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This light indicates when the driver or pas-
senger seat belt is unbuckled. When the
ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and if the driver’s seat
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the
light will turn on. When driving, if the driver
or front passenger seat belt remains unbuck-
led, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or
remain on continuously and a chime will
sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints Sys-
tems” in “Safety” for further information.
— Transmission Fault Warning Light —
If Equipped
This light will illuminate (together with a
message in the instrument cluster display
and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission
fault. Contact your authorized dealer if the
message remains after restarting the engine.
— Transmission Temperature Warning
Light — If Equipped
This light indicates high transmission fluid
temperature. This may occur with strenuous
usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns
on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or slightly faster, with the transmission in
PARK or NEUTRAL, until the light turns off.
Once the light turns off, you may continue to
drive normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission
damage or transmission failure.
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
Yellow Warning Lights
— Active Speed Limiter Fault Indica-
tor Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when there is a fault
detected with the Active Speed Limiter.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Heavy Duty Use Of Vehicle
†† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
at every 4500 miles (7,500 km) or
12 months if using your vehicle under any of
the following severe duty conditions:
• Stop and go driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial
service).
• Off-road or desert operation.
Diesel Engines
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for yourvehicle. Operating conditions such as fre-
quent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can
cause the change oil message to illuminate
as earlier than specified. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km).
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service inter-
vals that are required to keep your vehicle
operating properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your deal-
ership know your vehicle best, and have ac-
cess to factory trained information, genuine
Mopar parts, and specially designed elec-
tronic and mechanical tools that can help
prevent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section.NOTE:
•The actual interval for changing engine oil
and replacing the engine oil filter depends on
the vehicle usage conditions, and is signaled
by the warning light or message in the instru-
ment panel. In any case, it must never exceed
two years. If the vehicle is used mainly for
urban driving, change the engine oil and filter
every year.
•Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.
•Regardless of the distance covered, the tim-
ing and accessory belts must be changed
every 4 years for particularly demanding use
(cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 6 years. Under no
circumstances should these intervals be
exceeded.SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Off ..............164, 165, 166
On ..............164, 165, 166
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................164
Additives, Fuel................256
AirBag ....................107
Air Bag Operation............108
Air Bag Warning Light.........106
Enhanced Accident Response. . . .220
Event Data Recorder (EDR)......220
If A Deployment Occurs........117
Knee Impact Bolsters.........113
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . .119
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light . .106
Side Air Bags..............113
Transporting Pets............135
Air Bag Light...........61, 106, 137
Air Bag Maintenance............119
Air Conditioner Maintenance.......234
Air Conditioning Filter.........47, 235
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips......47
Air Conditioning Refrigerant........234
Air Conditioning System.......46, 234
Air Pressure, Tires..............238Alarm
Arm The System.............20
Disarm The System............20
Alarm (Security Alarm).........19, 64
Alarm System (Security Alarm). . . .19, 21
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........258
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......76
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........65
Arming System (Security Alarm)......19
Assist, Hill Start................83
Audio Jack...............274, 282
Audio Systems (Radio)...........267
Auto Down Power Windows.........48
Automatic Dimming Mirror.........34
Automatic Headlights............35
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .46
Automatic Transaxle............150
Automatic Transmission..........152
Adding Fluid.............
.259
Fluid
Level Check...........237
Fluid Type................259
Auto Up Power Windows...........48
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .56
Auxiliary Power Outlet............56
Axle Fluid...................259Axle Lubrication...............259
Back-Up...................176
Back-Up Camera..............176
Battery..................62, 233
Charging System Light.........62
Belts, Seat..................137
Blind Spot Monitoring............85
Brake Assist System.............77
Brake Control System, Electronic.....77
Brake Fluid..................259
Brake System................236
Fluid Check...........236, 259
Master Cylinder.............236
Parking..................145
Brake/Transmission Interlock.......151
Bulb Replacement.............186
Bulbs, Light.................138
Camera....................176
Capacities, Fluid..............258
Caps, Filler
Fuel....................176
Oil (Engine)...............230
Carbon Monoxide Warning.....136, 257
INDEX
333

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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Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......102
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage................102
Front Seat...........98, 99, 101
Inspection................137
Operating Instructions.........101
Pregnant Women............105
Rear Seat.................99
Reminder.................64
Untwisting Procedure.........101
Seats....................25, 28
Adjustment................25
Easy Entry..............25, 27
Head Restraints.............30
Heated................25, 28
Memory..................25
Rear Folding.............25, 29
Seatback Release..........25, 29
Tilting...................25
Vented.................25, 28
Ventilated..............25, 28
Security Alarm...........19, 21, 64
Arm The System.............20
Disarm The System............20
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).....259
Sentry Key
Key Programming............19Sentry Key Replacement........14, 19
Service Assistance.............316
Shifting
Automatic Transmission........152
Manual Transmission.........147
Shift Lever Override.............214
Shoulder Belts.................99
Side View Mirror Adjustment........34
Signals, Turn.........34, 36, 70, 138
Siri.......................311
Snow Chains (Tire Chains).........244
Snow Tires..................242
Sound Systems (Radio)......
.274, 282
Spare
Tire ...............243, 244
Spark Plugs.................259
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).............259
Oil .....................259
Speed Control
Accel/Decel............162, 164
Accel/Decel (ACC Only). . . .164, 165
Cancel...............162, 164
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .164, 166
Mode Setting (ACC Only) . . .164, 166
Resume..............162, 164
Speed Control (Cruise Control)......162
Starting.................17, 141Automatic Transmission........141
Remote..................17
Starting And Operating...........141
Starting Procedures.............141
Steering
Column Controls..........34, 36
Tilt Column................33
Wheel, Heated..............33
Wheel Lock.............16, 17
Wheel, Tilt.................33
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls..................264
Storage, Vehicle................47
Stuck, Freeing................215
Sunroof
Closing................50, 51
Opening..................50
Sun Roof....................50
Supplemental Restraint System - Air
Bag.....................107
Sway Control, Trailer.............85
System, Remote Starting..........17
Telescoping Steering Column........33
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .46
Text Messaging............269, 302
Tilt Steering Column.............33
INDEX
338