2019 JEEP COMPASS instrument panel

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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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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Power Inverter — If Equipped.......... 58
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED......... 59
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY............ 60Instrument Cluster Display Location
And Controls.................... 60
Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped . 61
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped . . . 61
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items.... 62
Fuel System Messages.............. 62
TRIP COMPUTER..................... 64
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.......... 64
Red Warning Lights................ 64
Yellow Warning Lights............... 68
Yellow Indicator Lights.............. 72
Green Indicator Lights.............. 74
White Indicator Lights.............. 75
Blue Indicator Lights............... 76
Gray Indicator Lights............... 76
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II...... 76Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity.................... 77
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS....................... 77
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES................... 79Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)......... 79
Electronic Brake Control System........ 80
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS............. 88Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped . 88Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
With Mitigation — If Equipped......... 91
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)..... 94
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS........... 98Occupant Restraint Systems Features..... 98
Important Safety Precautions.......... 98
Seat Belt Systems................ 99
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . 106
Child Restraints — Carrying
Children Safely................. 122
Transporting Pets................ 137
SAFETY TIPS..................... 138Transporting Passengers............ 138
Exhaust Gas................... 138
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle.................... 138
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle............... 140
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE................ 141Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine..... 141
Stopping The Engine.............. 143
Normal Starting — Diesel Engine....... 143
PARK BRAKE...................... 145Electric Park Brake (EPB)........... 145
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED...... 147Shifting...................... 148
Downshifting................... 149
Parking....................... 150
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED.... 151Ignition Park Interlock.............. 152
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . 152
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission..... 152
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED . . 158
Jeep Active Drive................. 158
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED........... 160Mode Selection Guide.............. 160
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........ 161Operating Modes................. 161
Manual Activation / Deactivation....... 162
ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF EQUIPPED....... 162Activation..................... 163
Exceeding The Set Speed............ 163
Deactivation.................... 163
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED.......... 163To Activate.................... 164
To Set A Desired Speed............. 164
To Resume Speed................ 164
To Deactivate................... 164
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED...................... 165
To Activate/Deactivate.............. 165
To Set A Desired ACC Speed.......... 165
To Resume.................... 166
To Vary The Speed Setting........... 166
Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 167
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . . 168ParkSense Sensors................ 168
ParkSense Warning Display........... 168
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense...... 168
ParkSense System Usage Precautions.... 169
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED...................... 170
ParkSense Sensors................ 170
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense...... 171
Side Distance Warning System......... 171
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED...................... 173
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Glove Compartment 6 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 — Switch Panel 7 — Instrument Cluster
3 — Uconnect System 8 — Windshield Wiper Lever
4 — Climate Controls 9 — Speed Controls
5 — Multifunction Lever 10 — Headlight Switch
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Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to store up to
two different memory profiles, for easy recall
through a memory switch. Each memory pro-
file contains desired position settings for the
driver seat and a set of desired radio station
presets.
The memory switch is located on the driver's
side door panel. The switch contains 3 but-
tons, the set (S) button to activate the
memory save function, and memory profile
buttons (1) and (2). The memory buttons
allow 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 and radio sta-
tion 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 and radio sta-
tion 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.
Memory Seat Switches
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STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn. The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.To unlock the steering column, push the
control handle downward (toward the floor).
To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward
as desired. To lock the steering column in
position, push the control handle upward
until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating ele-
ment that helps warm your hands in cold
weather. The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay
on until the operator turns it off. The heated
steering wheel may not turn on when it is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is
located on the center instrument panel below
the touchscreen, as well as within the climate
or controls screen of the touchscreen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
a second time to turn the heating element
off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated steering wheel can be pro-
grammed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the opera-
tion of the turn signals, headlight beam se-
lection and passing lights. The multifunction
lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the right
side of the instrument panel. The switch
controls the operation of headlights, auto-
matic headlights - if equipped, front and rear
fog lights - if equipped, as well as headlight
leveling - if equipped.
Headlight Switch
1 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
2 — Headlight Leveling
3 — Push Front Fog
4 — Rotate Headlight
5 — Push Rear Fog
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