2023 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

2022 COMPASS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Second Edition 22_MP_OM_EN_USC
2022 COMPASS
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
resulting in an accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device
or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting
while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full
attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Jeep® brand vehicle and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions.
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DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels
far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a rideshare, a friend
or use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this
vehicle. This manual 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 manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC 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 previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc.
used in substitution therefore.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty
Booklet by calling 1-877-426-5337 or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the
Warranty Booklet or purchase a replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 8
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................................. 14
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................73
4 STARTING AND OPERATING .............................................................................................. 100 5 MULTIMEDIA ............................................................................................................................... 164
6 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 187 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ....................................................................................................244
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 267
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 319
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ..................................................................................................... 325 11 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................. 329

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ...........................................................9
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................................. 9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......... 10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.............................................. 10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 14 Key Fobs ..........................................................14
SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 17
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 17
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED ......................... 19
How To Use Remote Start ................................19
To Exit Remote Start Mode .............................20
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................20
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped .......................................................20
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................21
Remote Start Abort Message —
If Equipped........................................................21
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .... 21
To Arm The System .........................................21
To Disarm The System ....................................22
Rearming Of The System .................................22
Security System Manual Override ...................22 DOORS .....................................................................22
Manual Door Locks ..........................................22
Power Door Locks ............................................23
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry............23
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit .....................25
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ........................................................25
STEERING WHEEL .................................................26
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ...................26
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped .......................................................27
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .....27
Programming The Memory Feature ................28
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ................................28
Memory Position Recall ...................................28
SEATS ......................................................................28
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped........................................................29
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ....................30
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped........................................................32
Heated Seats — If Equipped ............................33
Front Ventilated Seats —
If Equipped........................................................34
Head Restraints ...............................................34 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 36
Introducing Voice Recognition ........................ 36
Basic Voice Commands ................................... 36
Get Started .......................................................36
Additional Information ..................................... 37
MIRRORS ............................................................... 37
Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 37
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ............................... 38
Outside Mirrors ................................................ 38
Power Adjustment Mirrors ............................... 39
Folding Mirrors .................................................39
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ......................... 39
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 40
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® ...................................................... 40
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ............ 40
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code
Or Non-Rolling Code Device ............................ 41
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door
Opener ..............................................................41
Programming HomeLink® To
A Miscellaneous Device ................................... 42
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button ............................................................... 42
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......... 42

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 43 Multifunction Lever .........................................43
Headlight Switch...............................................44
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped........................................................44
High/Low Beam Switch ...................................44
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped........................................................45
Flash-To-Pass....................................................45
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..............45
Headlight Time Delay .......................................45
Lights-On Reminder..........................................45
Fog Lights — If Equipped ..................................46
Turn Signals .....................................................46
Lane Change Assist .........................................46
Battery Saver Feature ......................................46
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 46
Interior Courtesy Lights ....................................46
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 48
Windshield Wiper Operation ............................48
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...............49
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..........................49
Windshield Wiper De-Icer —
If Equipped........................................................50 CLIMATE CONTROLS .............................................50
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ...................................................50
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ...................................................53
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........56
Climate Voice Commands................................56
Operating Tips .................................................56
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 58
Storage..............................................................58
USB Control ......................................................58
Power Outlets — If Equipped ...........................59
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..........................60
Wireless Charging Pad —
If Equipped........................................................61
WINDOWS ..............................................................62
Power Window Controls ...................................62
Automatic Window Features ..........................62
Reset Auto-Up...................................................63
Window Lockout Switch ...................................63
Wind Buffeting .................................................63
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................... 63
Opening And Closing The Sunroof...................64
Venting Sunroof................................................64
Opening And Closing The Power
Sunshade..........................................................65
Pinch Protect Feature ......................................65
Sunroof Maintenance ......................................65 HOOD....................................................................... 66
Opening The Hood ........................................... 66
Closing The Hood ............................................. 66
LIFTGATE ................................................................. 66
Unlock/Open The Liftgate .............................. 66
Lock/Close The Liftgate................................... 67
Power Liftgate — If Equipped........................... 67
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped ................. 69
Cargo Area Features ........................................ 70
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............. 72
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER........... 73
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
Descriptions...................................................... 75
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................... 76
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..... 77
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 77
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls............................................................. 78
Oil Change Reset.............................................. 80
Display And Messages — If Equipped ............. 81
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ........ 82
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped .......................................................88

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 89 Red Warning Lights ..........................................89
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................92
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................96
Green Indicator Lights......................................96
White Indicator Lights ......................................97
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................97
Gray Indicator Lights ........................................98
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....... 98
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................................................98
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ............................................................ 99
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................... 100
Normal Starting ............................................. 100
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 101
Extended Park Starting ................................. 101After Starting — Warming Up The Engine..... 101
If Engine Fails To Start ................................. 101Stopping The Engine ..................................... 102
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 102 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....... 102
PARK BRAKE ....................................................... 103
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............................ 103
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 106
Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 107Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ........................................................... 107
6-Speed Or 9-Speed Automatic
Transmission ................................................ 107
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 112
Jeep® Active Drive ........................................ 112
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED ....................... 113
Mode Selection Guide................................... 113
POWER STEERING .............................................. 114
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 114
Autostop Mode .............................................. 114
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop .................................................. 115
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode .............................................................. 115
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 116
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 116
System Malfunction ...................................... 116 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 116
Cruise Control................................................ 117
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 118
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 127
Activation/Deactivation ................................ 127Traffic Sign Assist Modes ............................. 127Indications On The Display ........................... 128
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 129
Operation ....................................................... 129Turning Highway Assist On Or Off................. 130
Indications On The Display ........................... 131
System Status ............................................... 132System Operation/Limitations ..................... 132
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..................................... 133
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 133
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 133
ParkSense Display ........................................ 133
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 136
Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System ........................................................... 137
Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 137
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 137Side Distance Warning (SDW) System......... 138

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PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 140 Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense
Active Park Assist System ............................. 140
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space
Assistance Operation .................................... 141
Exiting The Parking Space ............................ 144
ACTIVE LANE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 145
Active Lane Management Operation ........... 145
Turning Active Lane Management On
Or Off .............................................................. 146
Active Lane Management Warning
Message......................................................... 146
Changing Active Lane Management
Status ............................................................. 148
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............... 148
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 150
Zoom View ..................................................... 152
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 152
VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 153
Certification Label ......................................... 153 TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 154
Common Towing Definitions......................... 154
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .............. 155Trailer And Tongue Weight............................ 156
Towing Requirements .................................. 156
Towing Tips ................................................... 159
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) .................................... 160
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................... 160
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel
Drive (FWD) Models ...................................... 160
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models ............. 161
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 161
On-Road Driving Tips..................................... 161
Off-Road Driving Tips .................................... 161
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ........................................ 164
CYBERSECURITY ................................................ 164
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 165Customer Programmable Features.............. 165
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..... 186
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 186
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 187 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 187Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 188
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 194
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped .................................................... 194
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ............................... 198
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 201
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 204
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 204
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 204
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 205
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 213Child Restraints ............................................. 228
SAFETY TIPS ........................................................ 240
Transporting Passengers.............................. 240
Transporting Pets ......................................... 240
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 241
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ............................ 242
Exhaust Gas................................................... 243
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 243

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 244
SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 244
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 247
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 248
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .............. 248
Jacking Instructions ..................................... 250
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..................... 252
JUMP STARTING................................................... 258
Preparations For Jump Start......................... 258Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 259
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY............................... 260
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 261
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 262
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 262
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 264 Without The Key Fob ..................................... 265
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models —
With Key Fob.................................................. 265
4x4 Models .................................................... 265
Emergency Tow Hooks —
If Equipped .................................................... 266 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .................................................. 266
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 266
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 267
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 268
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 271
2.4L Engine ................................................... 271
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 272
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 272
Maintenance-Free Battery ............................ 272
Pressure Washing ......................................... 273
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 273
Engine Oil ....................................................... 273
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 274Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 274
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 274
Body Lubrication ........................................... 275Wiper Blades ................................................ 275Exhaust System ............................................ 278
Cooling System .............................................. 279
Brake System ............................................... 282
Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped..................................................... 283Fuses.............................................................. 284
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 291 TIRES .................................................................... 298
Tire Safety Information ................................ 298Tires — General Information ........................ 306Tire Types....................................................... 309Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 310
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 311
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 313
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 314
Treadwear...................................................... 314
Traction Grades ............................................. 314Temperature Grades..................................... 314
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 315
BODYWORK .......................................................... 315
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 315
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 315
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 316
INTERIORS ........................................................... 317
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 317
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 318
Leather Surfaces........................................... 318
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 318

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