2019 JEEP COMPASS Owner handbook (in English)

COMPASS USER GUIDE

The following symbol eLUM is reported within the text of the Owner
Handbook, next to the subjects for which details are provided. Go to
the www.mopar.eu/owner website and access your personal area.
The “Maintenance and Care” page includes all the
information about your vehicle and the link to access
eLUM, where you will find all the details of the Owner
Handbook. Alternatively, to access this information, go to
the Internet website at http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/.
The eLUM website is free and will allow you, among
many other things, to easily consult the on-board
documents of all the other vehicles of the Group.
HAVE A NICE READING AND HAPPY MOTORING!This Owner Handbook is
intended to show the
vehicle’s operating conditions.
For the enthusiast user who
wants to have insights,
curiosities and detailed
information about the
characteristics and functions of
the vehicle, Jeep gives the
opportunity to consult a
dedicated section which is
available in electronic format.

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA
vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci-
sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and
high quality.
ALWAYS drive safely and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on
the steering wheel. You have full responsibil-
ity and assume all risks related to the use of
the features and applications in this vehicle.
Only use the features and applications when
it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result
in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
This guide illustrates and describes the op-
eration of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle.
This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment
described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications
and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.This User Guide has been prepared to help
you quickly become acquainted with the im-
portant features of your vehicle. It contains
most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency
information.
When it comes to service, remember that your
authorized dealer knows your Jeep
®vehicle
best, has factory-trained technicians and
genuine MOPAR
®parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
HOW TO FIND YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE
This publication has been prepared as a ref-
erence item to help you quickly become ac-
quainted with the most important features
and processes of your vehicle. It contains
most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency
information and procedures.
This User Guide is not a replacement for the full
Owner’s Manual, and does not fully cover every
operation and procedure possible with your ve-
hicle.For more detailed descriptions of the topics
discussed in this User Guide, as well as
information covering features and processes
not covered in this User Guide, the full ve-
hicle Owner’s Manual can be accessed for
free online in a printer-friendly PDF format.
To get the full Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement for your vehicle, follow the appro-
priate web address below:
www.mopar.eu/owner
or alternatively, to access
this information, go to the Internet website at
http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/.
FCA is committed to protecting our environ-
ment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the ma-
jority of the user information for your vehicle,
together we greatly reduce the demand for
tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.
WELCOME FROM FCA
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Each time direction instructions (left/right or
forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are
given, these must be intended as regarding
an occupant in the driver's seat. Special
cases not complying with this rule will be
properly specified in the text.
The figures in this User Guide are provided by
way of example only: this might imply that
some details of the image do not correspond
to the actual arrangement of your vehicle.
In addition, the User Guide has been con-
ceived considering vehicles with the steering
wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible
that in vehicles with the steering wheel on the
right side, the position or construction of
some controls is not exactly mirror-like with
respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information
needed you can consult the index at the end
of this User Guide.Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi-
cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd
page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the
relevant symbols in the tabs. There is always
a textual indication of the current chapter at
the side of each even page.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored la-
bels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information on the symbols used in
your vehicle.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This
vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a
higher center of gravity than many passenger
vehicles. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go outof control. Because of the higher center of
gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may
roll over when some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can
cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-
ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-
sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or
fatal injury. Drive carefully.
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat
belts provided is a major cause of severe or
fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than
a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle
up.
Rollover Warning Label
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUB-
LICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST IN-
FORMATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUB-
LICATION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS
RESERVED TO PUBLISH REVISIONS AT
ANY TIME.
This User Guide has been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering spe-
cialists to acquaint you with the operation
and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information
Booklet and various customer-oriented docu-
ments. You are urged to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and
recommendations in this User Guide will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your
vehicle.
After you have read the User Guide, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient refer-
ence and remain with the vehicle when sold.The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications, and/or
to make additions to or improvements in its
products without imposing any obligations
upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
The User Guide illustrates and describes the
features that are standard or available as
extra cost options. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this publica-
tion may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the User guide first before
driving your vehicle and before attaching or
installing parts/accessories or making other
modifications to the vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts and
accessories from various manufacturers
available on the market, the manufacturer
cannot be certain that the driving safety of
your vehicle will not be impaired by the at-
tachment or installation of such parts. Even if
such parts are officially-approved (for ex-
ample, by a general operating permit for the
part or by constructing the part in an officially
approved design), or if an individual operat-ing permit was issued for the vehicle after the
attachment or installation of such parts, it
cannot be implicitly assumed that the driving
safety of your vehicle is unimpaired. There-
fore, neither experts nor official agencies are
liable. The manufacturer only assumes re-
sponsibility when parts, which are expressly
authorized or recommended by the manufac-
turer, are attached or installed at an autho-
rized dealer. The same applies when modifi-
cations to the original condition are
subsequently made on the manufacturer's
vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part that the
manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they
cover the cost of any repairs or adjustments
that might be caused or needed because of
the installation or use of non-manufacturer
parts, components, equipment, materials, or
additives. Nor do your warranties cover the
costs of repairing damage or conditions
caused by any changes to your vehicle that do
not comply with the manufacturers specifica-
tions.
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WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
This User Guide containsWARNINGSagainst
operating procedures that could result in a
collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also
containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire guide, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings
and Cautions.
VEHICLE CHANGES/
ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT: Any change or alteration of the
vehicle might seriously affect its safety and
road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally
injured.
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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

WELCOME FROM FCA
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE.... 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL............... 2Essential Information................ 2
Symbols........................ 2
ROLLOVER WARNING................... 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE................... 3
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS............... 4
VEHICLE CHANGES/ALTERATIONS............ 4
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL.................. 11
INTERIOR......................... 12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS........................... 13Key Fobs...................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH.................... 15Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition —
If Equipped..................... 15
Integrated/Manual Ignition — If Equipped . . 16
Electronic Steering Wheel Lock —
If Equipped..................... 16
Mechanical Steering Wheel Lock —
If Equipped..................... 16
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.... 17How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped . . . 17
To Enter Remote Start Mode........... 18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED..... 18To Arm The System................ 18
To Disarm The System.............. 19
Security System Manual Override........ 19
PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED...................... 19
To Arm The System................ 20
To Disarm The System.............. 20
Security System Manual Override........ 21
DOORS.......................... 21Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry...... 21
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors..................... 23
SEATS .......................... 24Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)........ 24
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped....... 26
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped....... 28
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped..... 29
40/20/40 Rear Seat Armrest— If Equipped . 29
HEAD RESTRAINTS................... 29Front Head Restraint Adjustment........ 30
Rear Head Restraints............... 31
STEERING WHEEL................... 32Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........ 32
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped..... 32
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................... 33Multifunction Lever................ 33
Headlight Switch.................. 33
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped..................... 34
High/Low Beam Switch.............. 34
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped..................... 34
Flash-To-Pass................... 34
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped..... 34
Headlight Time Delay............... 35
Lights-On Reminder — If Equipped...... 35
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . 35
Turn Signals.................... 36Headlight Leveling System — If Equipped . . 36
Battery Saver Feature............... 36
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......... 37Windshield Wiper Operation........... 37
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped...... 38
Rear Window Wiper/Washer........... 39
CLIMATE CONTROLS................... 39Automatic Climate Controls Overview..... 39
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..... 47
Operating Tips................... 47
WINDOWS........................ 48Power Window Controls.............. 48
Auto-Down Feature................ 49
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection . 49
Window Lockout Switch............. 49
Wind Buffeting.................. 50
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED....................... 50
Opening Sunroof.................. 51
Opening Sunroof — Vent............. 51
Closing Sunroof.................. 51
Opening Power Shade............... 51
Closing Power Shade............... 52
Pinch Protect Feature............... 52
Sunroof Maintenance............... 52
Ignition Off Operation............... 53
HOOD.......................... 53Opening The Hood................. 53
Closing The Hood................. 53
LIFTGATE......................... 54Opening....................... 54
Closing........................ 54
Power Liftgate — If Equipped.......... 54
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT................. 56Power Outlets.................... 56
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