2019 JEEP COMPASS run flat

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing
a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground FWD MODELS 4X4 MODELS
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly TowRearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OKNOT ALLOWED
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD ONLY METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required
to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only
tow bars and other equipment designed for
this purpose, following equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
devices to main structural members of the
vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brack-
ets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.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 tow-
ing this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/
RUN mode, you must manually disable the
Electric Park Brake each time the driver's
door is opened by pressing the brake pedal
and then releasing the EPB.
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Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi
(13 to 40 kPa) during operation. DO NOT
reduce this normal pressure build up or your
tire pressure will be too low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe
speeds and within posted speed limits. Where
speed limits or conditions are such that the
vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintain-
ing correct tire inflation pressure is very impor-
tant. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
loading may be required for high-speed vehicle
operation. Refer to an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment vehicle dealer for recom-
mended safe operating speeds, loading and cold
tire inflation pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under
maximum load is dangerous. The added
strain on your tires could cause them to
fail. You could have a serious collision. Do
not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum
capacity at continuous speeds above
75 mph (120 km/h).
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must
not exceed the load carrying capacity of the
tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the
tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire In-
formation placard.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the
front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous.
Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stop-
ping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle.
Never overload them.
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
• The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of
your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofan
inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire re-
pairs and additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
have experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat
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tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol). Replace the
tire pressure sensor as well as it is not de-
signed to be reused.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after
a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid
loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat
mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi
(96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches the
run flat mode it has limited driving capabili-
ties and needs to be replaced immediately. A
Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a run flat
tire is changed after driving with underin-
flated tire condition, please replace the TPM
sensor as it is not designed to be reused when
driven under run flat mode (14 psi (96 kPa))
condition.
NOTE:
TPM Sensor must be replaced after driving
the vehicle on a flat tire condition.It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while
a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information.Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice con-
ditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In
Case Of Emergency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 sec-
onds continuously when you are stuck, and
do not let anyone near a spinning wheel,
no matter what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom
of the tread grooves. They will appear as
bands when the tread depth becomes a
1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire
should be replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section
for further information.
Tire Tread
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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Bulbs, Light.................140
Camera, Rear................179
Capacities, Fluid..............274
Caps, Filler
Fuel....................180
Oil (Engine)...............240
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)......247
Carbon Monoxide Warning.....138, 272
Car Washes..................260
Chains, Tire..................257
Change Oil Indicator.............61
Changing A Flat Tire.........208, 250
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)..............77
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. . . .138
Checks, Safety................138
Child Safety Locks..............23
Cleaning
Windshield Wiper Blades.......245
Climate Control................39
Clock Settings................284
Compact Spare Tire.............256
Computer, Trip/Travel.............64
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . .247
Cooling System...............247
Coolant Level..............247Cooling Capacity............274
Pressure Cap...............247
Radiator Cap...............247
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............274, 276
Cruise Light.............74, 75, 76
Customer Assistance............332
Customer Programmable Features. . . .307
Cybersecurity.................282
Daytime Running Lights........33, 34
Dealer Service................245
Defroster, Windshield............139
Diagnostic System, Onboard........76
Diesel Fuel.................
.272
Diesel Fuel Requirements
.........272
Dimmer Switch
Headlight...............33, 34
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...............243
Disabled Vehicle Towing..........226
Do Not Disturb............320, 329
Door Ajar.................66, 67
Door Ajar Light..............66, 67
Drag And Drop Menu............289
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt............24Easy Entry Seats...............27
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet)...............56
Electric Brake Control System.......80
Anti-Lock Brake System.........79
Traction Control System.........80
Electric Parking Brake...........145
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control)..............163
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....82
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning Light...............66
Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher........193
Jacking...............208, 250
Jump Starting..............220
Tow Hooks................228
Towing...................226
Emission Control System
Maintenance................77
Emissions...................280
Engine.....................240
Checking Oil Level...........243
Coolant (Antifreeze)..........276
Cooling..................247
Exhaust Gas Caution.......138, 272
Jump Starting..............220
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