2019 JEEP COMPASS open hood

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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARNING!
• Keep key fobs away from children. Op-
eration of the Remote Start System, win-
dows, door locks or other controls could
cause serious injury or death.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if pro-
grammed). Then, the engine will start, and
the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start
mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sun-
roof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.• The engine can be started two consecutive
times with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be cycled by pushing the START/
STOP button twice (or the ignition switch
must be cycled to the ON/RUN position)
before you can repeat the start sequence
for a third cycle.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
— IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the ve-
hicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Ignition for unauthorized op-
eration. While the vehicle security alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and
liftgate release are disabled. If something
triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm
will provide the following audible and visible
signals:
• The horn will pulse
• The turn signals will flash
• The vehicle security light in the instrument
cluster will flash
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security
alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed
in the “OFF” mode.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless En-
try, make sure the vehicle’s keyless
ignition system is OFF.
2. Perform one of the following methods to
lock the vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior
power door lock switch with the driver
and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone, refer to "Doors" in "Getting To
Know Your Vehicle" in the Owner’s
Manual at for further information.
•
Push the lock button on the exterior Pas-
sive Entry Door Handle with a valid key
fob available in the same exterior zone.
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
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To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Grasp the passive entry door handle to
unlock the door, refer to "Doors" in "Getting
To Know Your Vehicle" in the Owner’s
Manual at for further information.
• Cycle the ignition out of the off mode to
disarm the system.
NOTE:
• The driver's door key cylinder and the lift-
gate button on the key fob cannot arm or
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
• The vehicle security alarm remains armed
during power liftgate entry. Pushing the
liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle
security alarm. If someone enters the ve-
hicle through the liftgate and opens any
door, the alarm will sound.
• When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.The vehicle security alarm is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in
the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you
lock the doors using the manual door lock
plunger.
PREMIUM VEHICLE
SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED
The premium vehicle security alarm system
monitors the doors, hood latch, and liftgate
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch
for unauthorized operation. The system also
includes a dual function intrusion sensor and
vehicle tilt sensor. The intrusion sensor moni-
tors the vehicle interior for motion. The ve-
hicle tilt sensor monitors the vehicle for any
tilting actions (tow away, tire removal, ferry
transport, etc). A siren with battery backup
which senses interruptions of power and
communications is also included.
If a perimeter violation triggers the security
system, the siren will sound for 29 seconds
and the exterior lights will flash followed by
approximately five seconds of no activity.
This will continue for eight cycles if no action
is taken to disarm the system.
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Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof switch will remain active
for up to approximately ten minutes after the
ignition is turned OFF. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:
Ignition Off time is programmable through
the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings/Customer Programmable Features”
in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s Manual for
further information.
HOOD
Opening The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the
hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under-
neath the driver’s side of the instrument
panel.2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The
safety latch release lever is located be-
hind the front edge of the hood at the
center. Reach in at the center of the hood
with a palm facing the ground. Once con-
tact is made with the safety latch release
lever, push it toward the passenger side of
the vehicle to fully release the hood.
Closing The Hood
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Release Location
(Underneath Instrument Panel)
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the
hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive ve-
hicle unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released by the overhead
console switch, the outside handle, or the key
fob (if equipped).
The overhead console switch and key fob (if
equipped) will release the liftgate when the
liftgate is unlocked or locked. The outside
handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.NOTE:
Use the interior door lock/unlock button on
the door panel or the key fob to lock and
unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on
the doors and the exterior door lock cylinder
will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
Closing
Grasp the liftgate pull handle and initiate
lowering the liftgate. Release the handle
when the liftgate reaches self closing posi-
tion.
NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate
may be locked.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened or
closed by the key fob, outside handle, over-
head console switch, and the liftgate switch
on the upper left trim when the liftgate is
open.
Using any of the above ways:
• When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate
will open.
• When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate
will close.
• When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will
reverse.
Liftgate Entry
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— Hood Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
hood is left open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
liftgate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate
low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on
while driving, stop the vehicle, shut off the
engine as soon as possible, and contact an
authorized dealer. A chime will sound when
this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate
the engine oil temperature is high. If the light
turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. Wait
for oil temperature to return to normal levels.
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the driver
or passenger seat belt is unbuckled. When
the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and if the driver’s seat
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the
light will turn on. When driving, if the driver
or front passenger seat belt remains unbuck-
led, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or
remain on continuously and a chime will
sound.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“Safety” for further information.
— Transmission Fault Warning Light
This light will illuminate (together with a
message in the instrument cluster display
and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault.
Contact your authorized dealer if the message
remains after restarting the engine.
— Transmission Temperature Warning
Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to warn of a
high transmission fluid temperature. This may
occur with strenuous usage such as trailer tow-
ing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the
transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, until the
light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may
continue to drive normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a
fire.
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NOTE:
• Rock mode is only available on the vehicles
equipped with the Off-Road package.
• Activate the Hill Descent Control for steep
downhill control. See “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Safety” for further
information.
STOP/START SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to re-
duce fuel consumption. The system will stop
the engine automatically during a vehicle
stop if the required conditions are met. Re-
leasing the brake pedal, clutch pedal or
pressing the accelerator pedal will automati-
cally re-start the engine.
WARNING!
Before opening the hood, make sure that
the engine is off and that the ignition is in
the OFF mode. Follow the indications on
the plate underneath the hood. We recom-
mend that you remove the key fob if other
people remain in the vehicle. The vehicle
should only be exited after the key fob has
been removed and the ignition is on the
OFF mode. During refueling, make sure
that the engine is off (ignition device in the
OFF mode).
CAUTION!
When replacing the battery, always contact
your authorized dealer. Replace the bat-
tery with the same type (HEAVY DUTY) and
with the same specifications.
Operating Modes
Engine Stopping Mode
Models equipped with a manual transmission:
With the vehicle stopped, the engine stops
with transmission in neutral and clutch pedal
released.
Models equipped with an automatic transmission:
With vehicle at a standstill and brake pedal
pressed, the engine switches off if the gear
selector is in a position other than REVERSE.
In the event of stops uphill, the engine
switching will be disabled to activate the "Hill
Start Assist" function (works only with the
engine running).
The warning light on the instrument panel
switches on to signal that the engine was
stopped.
Engine Restarting Mode
Models equipped with manual transmission:
To restart the engine, press the clutch pedal.
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CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack
or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
Preparations For Jump Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the
front of the engine compartment, behind the
left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the post.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling
fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is ON.
You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,
watch bands and bracelets that could
make an inadvertent electrical contact.
You could be seriously injured.
WARNING!
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can
burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
NOTE:
Never use a fast battery charger to start the
engine, as this could damage the electronic
systems of your vehicle, particularly the igni-
tion and engine fuel supply control units.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK (manual
transmission in NEUTRAL) and turn the
ignition to OFF/LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnec-
essary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the
battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and
make sure the ignition is OFF/LOCK.
Battery Positive Post
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