2018 JEEP COMPASS wipers

Front And Rear Fog Lights — If
Equipped...................36
Multifunction Lever.............36
Turn Signals..................36
Lane Change Assist.............37
Headlight Leveling System — If
Equipped...................37
WIPER AND WASHERS........37
Front Wipers.................38
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . .38
Rear Wiper...................39
CLIMATE CONTROLS.........40
Climate Controls Overview.........40
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped....................46Operating Tips.................47
WINDOWS.................48
Power Window Controls...........48
Auto-Down Feature..............48
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection...................48
Reset Auto-Up.................49
Window Lockout Switch...........49
Wind Buffeting................49
POWER SUNROOF — IF
EQUIPPED.................50
Opening.....................50
Closing.....................51
Wind Buffeting................51Power Sun Shade...............51
Pinch Protection Feature..........52
Sunroof Maintenance.............52
HOOD.....................53
Opening The Hood..............53
Closing The Hood...............53
LIFTGATE..................54
Opening.....................54
Closing.....................54
Power Liftgate — If Equipped.......54
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT........56
Power Outlets.................56
Power Inverter — If Equipped.......58
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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Front Wipers
The windshield wiper/washer controls are lo-
cated on the multifunction lever on the right
side of the steering column. The front wipers
are operated by rotating a switch, located on
the end of the lever. For information on the
rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Wiper” in
this section.
Front Wiper Operation
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first
two detent positions for intermittent settings.
The first intermittent wiper interval is ten
seconds. The second intermittent wipe inter-
val is based on vehicle speed. Rotate to the
third detent for low wiper operation and the
fourth detent for high wiper operation.
CAUTION!
• Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades
from returning to the “park” position. If
the windshield wiper switch is turned
off, and the blades cannot return to the
CAUTION!
“park” position, damage to the wiper
motor may occur.
• Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside
of the rear window. Do not use abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating ele-
ments. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
ments, or abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the win-
dow.
• Keep all objects a safe distance
from the window.
Washer Operation
Pull the lever rearward toward you and hold
for as long as spray is desired.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind-
shield could lead to a collision. You might
not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
Mist
Push the lever upward to the MIST position
and release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash func-
tion must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the wind-
shield and automatically activates the wipers
for the driver. The feature is especially useful
for road splash or overspray from the wind-
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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shield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of
two settings to activate this feature.
Automatic Wiping
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted
with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay po-
sition one is the least sensitive, and wiper
delay position two is the most sensitive. Place
the wiper switch in the O (off) position when
not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate
when the wiper switch is in the low or
high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function
properly when ice or dried salt water is
present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or
silicone may reduce Rain Sensing perfor-
mance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on
and off using the Uconnect System, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in
the Owner's Manual for further details.The Rain Sensing system has protection fea-
tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will
not operate under the following conditions:
•Change In Ignition Position— If the vehicle
is in Rain Sensing mode and the ignition is
cycled from OFF to ON, the auto wiper will
be suppressed until vehicle speed is greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the wiper switch is
moved out of and back into the Intermittent
wipe position.
•Transmission In NEUTRAL Position— The
Rain Sensing system will not operate if the
NEUTRAL gear is selected in any speed
unless the wiper switch is moved or the gear
selector is moved out of NEUTRAL.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit— On vehicles
equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, Rain
Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit condi-
tions (mentioned previously) exist.
Rear Wiper
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on
the windshield wiper/washer lever on the
right side of the steering column. The rear
wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch,
located at the middle of the lever.
Rear Wiper Operation
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward
to the first detent for intermittent operation
and to the second detent for continuous rear
wiper operation.
Rear Washer Operation
Push the lever forward and hold while spray is
desired. Once the switch is released, it will
return to the OFF position and the wipers will
cycle several times before returning to the
parked position.
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Rain Brake Support (RBS)
Rain Brake Support may improve braking
performance in wet conditions. It will periodi-
cally apply a small amount of brake pressure
to remove any water buildup on the front
brake rotors. It functions when the wind-
shield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When
Rain Brake Support is active, there is no
notification to the driver and no driver inter-
action is required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time
required to reach full braking during emer-
gency braking situations. It anticipates when
an emergency braking situation may occur by
monitoring how fast the throttle is released by
the driver. The EBC will prepare the brake
system for a panic stop.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize
an excessively swaying trailer and will take
the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the
sway. TSC will become active automatically
once an excessively swaying trailer is recog-
nized.NOTE:
TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying.
Always use caution when towing a trailer and
follow the trailer tongue weight recommenda-
tions. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
When TSC is functioning, the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will
flash, the engine power may be reduced and
you may feel the brakes being applied to
individual wheels to attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when
the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” or “Full
Off” modes.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the
vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe
location, and adjust the trailer load to
eliminate trailer sway.
AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If
Equipped
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
uses two radar-based sensors, located inside
the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway
licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, mo-
torcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot
zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
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NOTE:
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this ve-
hicle to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the cus-
tomer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
• Vehicles with a discharged battery, or total
electrical failure when the electric park
brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel
dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the
ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode.
Note that the Safehold feature will engage
the Electric Park Brake whenever the driver's
door is opened (if the battery is connected,
ignition is ON, transmission is not in PARK,
and brake pedal is released). If you are towing
this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUNmode, you must manually disable the Elec-
tric Park Brake each time the driver's door is
opened by pressing the brake pedal and then
releasing the EPB.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to
“Gear Selector Override” in this section for
instructions on shifting the automatic trans-
mission out of PARK so that the vehicle can
be moved.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to
your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle
is towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF
mode. The only approved method of towingwithout the key fob is with a flatbed truck.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to pre-
vent damage to the vehicle.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models — With
Key Fob
The manufacturer recommends towing your
vehicle with all four wheelsOFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this
vehicle must be towed with the front wheels
OFFthe ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel
lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is re-
leased, and remains released, while being
towed. The Electric Park Brake does not need
to be released if all four wheels are off the
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe en-
gine and/or transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WARNING!
mable and can explode, injuring you.
Other unapproved refrigerants or lubri-
cants can cause the system to fail, re-
quiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty
Information Book, located in your own-
er’s information kit, for further warranty
information.
• The air conditioning system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
risk of personal injury or damage to the
system, adding refrigerant or any repair
requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced tech-
nician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air
conditioning system as the chemicals can
damage your air conditioning components.
Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
A/C Air Filter
See your authorized dealer for service.
Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades
and the windshield and rear window periodi-
cally with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild
nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry
windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost
or ice from the windshield or rear window.
Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass
before turning them on to avoid damaging the
blade. Keep the wiper blade out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de-
pending on geographical area and frequency
of use. Poor performance of blades may be
present with chattering, marks, water lines or
wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as
necessary.
Cooling System
WARNING!
• You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry
away from the radiator cooling fan when
the hood is raised. The fan starts auto-
matically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
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Turn Signal........34, 36, 70, 138
Flash-To-Pass...............34, 35
Fluid, Brake.................259
Fluid Capacities...............258
Fluid Leaks..................138
Fluid Level Checks
Brake...................236
Engine Oil................233
Fluids And Lubricants...........259
Fog Lights..............34, 36, 69
Folding Rear Seat............25, 29
Forward Collision Warning..........89
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........215
Front And Rear ParkSense System. . . .169
Front ParkSense System..........169
Fuel...................255, 257
Additives.................256
Diesel...................257
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........176
Gasoline.................255
Light....................66
Materials Added............256
Octane Rating.......255, 257, 259
Specifications..............259
Tank Capacity..............258
Fuses.....................192Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).........176
Gasoline (Fuel)................255
Gear Ranges..............148, 153
Gear Select Lever Override........214
Glass Cleaning................251
Gross Axle Weight Rating.........179
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........179
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect)......295
Hazard Warning Flasher..........186
Headlights
Automatic.................
35
Cleaning.................248
Delay.................34, 36
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch................34, 35
Leveling..................37
Lights On Reminder...........34
Passing................34, 35
Switch...................34
Time Delay..............34, 36
Head Restraints................30
Head Rests...................30
Heated Mirrors.................34
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.................34, 35
Hill Descent Control.............82Hill Descent Control Indicator.......82
Hill Start Assist................83
Hood Prop...................53
Hood Release.................53
Instrument Cluster..............70
Instrument Cluster Display
Instrument Cluster Display.......60
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.....250
Interior Appearance Care..........249
Interior Fuses................196
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .37, 38
Introduction...................1
Inverter, Power.................58
iPod/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth Streaming Audio......295
Jacking Instructions............201
Jack Location................199
Jack Operation.........199, 201, 237
Jump Starting................211
Key Fob
Arm The Alarm..............20
Disarm The Alarm.............20
Programming Additional Key Fobs . . .19
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry......13
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Washing Vehicle...............248
Wheel And Wheel Trim...........247
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care........247
Wind Buffeting...........49, 50, 51
Window Fogging................47
Windows....................48
Close....................48
Down....................48
Open....................48
Power...................48
Up ......................48
Windshield Defroster............137
Windshield Washers.......37, 38, 233
Fluid...................233
Windshield Wiper Blades.........235
Windshield Wipers............37, 38
Wiper Blade Replacement.........235
Wiper, Rear................37, 39
INDEX
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