2018 JEEP COMPASS service schedule

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING......222
1.4L Gasoline Engine...........222
Diesel Engines................226
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.....230
1.4L Engine.................230
2.0L Diesel Engine.............231
1.6L Diesel Engine.............232
Checking Oil Level.............233
Adding Washer Fluid............233
Maintenance-Free Battery........233
DEALER SERVICE...........234
Air Conditioner Maintenance.......234Wiper Blades................235
Cooling System...............235
Brake System................236
Manual Transmission — If Equipped . .237
Automatic Transmission..........237
RAISING THE VEHICLE.......237
TIRES....................238
Tires — General Information.......238
Tire Types...................242
Spare Tires — If Equipped........243
Tire Chains (Traction Devices).......244Tire Rotation Recommendations.....245
STORING THE VEHICLE.......246
BODYWORK...............247
Protection From Atmospheric Agents . .247
Body And Underbody Maintenance . . .247
Preserving The Bodywork.........248
INTERIORS................249
Seats And Fabric Parts...........249
Plastic And Coated Parts..........250
Leather Parts.................250
Glass Surfaces...............251
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
1.4L Gasoline Engine
The scheduled services listed in this manual
must be done at the times or mileages speci-
fied to protect your vehicle warranty and
ensure the best vehicle performance and re-
liability. More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severe operating con-
ditions, such as dusty areas and very short
trip driving. Inspection and service should
also be done anytime a malfunction is sus-
pected.
• Change your engine oil more often if you
drive your vehicle off-road for an extended
period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
or 12 months, whichever comes first.Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs
before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reser-
voir and brake master cylinder, fill as
needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.
At Each Oil Change
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten ter-
minals as required.• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection
and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty
or off-road conditions.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” on the fol-
lowing page for the required maintenance
intervals.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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Mileage or time passed (which-
ever comes first)
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Replace toothed timing drive
belt (1.4L Gasoline Engines)
(***)XX
* The brake fluid change interval is time
based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
** For 1.4L engine, to guarantee correct
operation and prevent serious damage to the
engine, it is essential to proceed as follows:
only use spark plugs specifically certified for
these engines; all spark plugs should be of
the same type and brand; strictly comply with
the spark plugs replacement intervals in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advised to
contact your authorized dealer for plug re-
placement.
*** Areas that are not dusty: recommended
maximum distance 75,000 mi
(120,000 km). The belt must be replaced
every 6 years, regardless of distance trav-elled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions
(cold climates, urban driving, long periods of
idling): the recommended maximum dis-
tance is 37,500 mi (60,000 km). The belt
must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of
distance travelled.
(○) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this
cleaner must be replaced every 7,500 mi
(12,000 km).
† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not re-
quired to maintain emissions warranty.WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a com-
petent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain
your vehicle could result in a component
malfunction and effect vehicle handling
and performance. This could cause an
accident.
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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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worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire
should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement
Tires” in this section for further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:
• Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation
pressures can cause uneven wear patterns
to develop across the tire tread. These ab-
normal wear patterns will reduce tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire replace-
ment.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating
of V or higher, and Summer tires typically
have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these
tires per the vehicle scheduled mainte-
nance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
WARNING!
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Protect tires from contact with oil, grease,
and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a bal-
ance of many characteristics. They should be
inspected regularly for wear and correct cold
tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer
strongly recommends that you use tires
equivalent to the originals in size, quality and
performance when replacement is needed.
Refer to the paragraph on “Tread Wear Indi-
cators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle
Certification Label for the size designation of
your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol
for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall.It is recommended to replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just
one tire can seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized
tire dealer or original equipment dealer with
any questions you may have on tire specifica-
tions or capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating,
or speed rating other than that specified
for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may
change suspension dimensions and per-
formance characteristics, resulting in
changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause un-
predictable handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components. You
could lose control and have a collision
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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
336