2023 JEEP COMPASS Owners Manual

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STATIONARY OBJECTS AND VEHICLES
ACC does not react to stationary objects or
vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in
situations where the vehicle you are following exits
your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your
lane. It will consider this stopped vehicle a
stationary object as it did not previously detect
movement from it. Always be attentive and ready
to apply the brakes if necessary.

Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
The Traffic Sign Assist (TSA) system uses a camera
mounted on the windshield, as well as map data
when the vehicle is equipped with Navigation, to
detect recognizable road signs such as:
Speed limits
School zones
No passing zones
NOTE:
The TSA system will automatically display the
road sign detected in the unit of measurement
(mph or km/h) selected within Uconnect
Settings or within the instrument cluster display.
If no speed limit signs are detected, the system
will revert to the speed limit signs that are
stored in the Navigation system.
The system always checks the traffic signs indi -
cating the current speed limit signs. The system
is able to recognize and display up to two
different road signs in the instrument cluster
display.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
The TSA System can be enabled/disabled within
the Uconnect system through the Safety/Driver
Assistance menu. System ON is signaled by road
signs shown on the instrument cluster display.
NOTE:Even if the system is OFF, the speed limit sign will
be displayed when the driver selects it in the HOME
screen.
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST MODES
TSA has three selectable modes of operation that
are available through the Uconnect system.
Visual
When Visual is selected, the system will alert the
driver when the current speed of the vehicle
exceeds the detected speed limit by showing a
graphic in the instrument cluster display.
Visual + Chime
When Visual + Chime is selected, the system will
alert the driver when the current speed of the
vehicle exceeds the detected speed limit by
showing a graphic in the instrument cluster
display, and by sounding an audible alert. The
audible alert will last for 10 seconds, and the
visual alert will remain on as long as the vehicle is
exceeding the speed limit.
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NOTE:Whenever an audible alert is requested by the TSA
system, the radio is also muted.
TSA Off
When the TSA system is turned off, the system will
not show any traffic signs (unless selected in the
HOME screen, which will show detected speed
limit signs), and no alerts will be issued to the
driver.
INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY
Detected traffic signs are shown in the instrument
cluster display, and can display any combination of
signs at one time (e.g. speed limit, speed limit and
supplemental info, and “Do Not Pass” signs)
depending on what information is available.
When a newly detected speed limit is higher than
the current speed limit, the display will update
along with an up arrow.
When a newly detected speed limit is lower than
the current speed limit, the display will update
along with a down arrow.
NOTE:Up or down arrows will be displayed for up to five
seconds.
Traffic Signs Recognized

Supplemental Information
Supplemental information may be displayed along
with a newly detected speed limit indicating
special circumstances the driver should be aware
of. Available supplemental information includes:
School
Construction
Rain
Snow
Fog
NOTE:Supplemental information will not be displayed
when the vehicle is ONLY equipped with GPS.
Speed Limit Exceeded
When the vehicle’s speed exceeds the displayed
speed limit by 3 mph (5 km/h), the speed limit sign
on the instrument cluster display will show a
red outline to alert the driver.
1 — Current Speed Limit With Supplemental Infor -
mation (School Zone)
2 — Next Speed Limit Detected
3 — No Passing Zone Detected
CAUTION!
Functionality may be limited or the system
may not work if the sensor is obstructed.
The system may have limited operation or not
work at all in weather conditions such as
heavy rain, hail, and thick fog. Strong light
contrasts can influence the recognition capa -
bility of the sensor.
The area surrounding the sensor must not be
covered with stickers or any other object.
Do not tamper or perform any operations in
the area of the windshield glass directly
surrounding the sensor.
Clean foreign matters such as bird droppings,
insects, snow or ice on the windshield. Use
specific detergents and clean cloths to avoid
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HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
OPERATION
The Highway Assist system (HAS) is combined with
the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system, and
centers the vehicle in the driving lane while
traveling on controlled access highways at speeds
up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
For ACC system operating instructions and system
limitations, see Ú page 118.
NOTE:
The driver should always obey traffic laws and
speed limits. Never drive above applicable
speed limit restrictions.
The driver can override HAS at any time by
braking, accelerating, or steering the vehicle.
Just like ACC, HAS will maintain a set speed as long
as the set distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front is maintained. HAS will also keep
your vehicle centered between the lane lines, and
monitor for other vehicles in adjacent lanes by
utilizing the Blind Spot Monitoring sensors. HAS uses sensors within the steering wheel to
measure driver attentiveness. HAS requires the
driver’s hands on the steering wheel at all times.
The system will generally aim to keep the vehicle
centered in the lane, but when the driver turns the
steering wheel (e.g. to move further away from a
large vehicle in the next lane) the system will
reduce its control and enter "co-steering" mode.
While in co-steering mode, the system will provide
reduced assistance and allow the driver to control
the path of the vehicle. Once the driver stops
providing input to the steering wheel, the system
will require a few seconds to fully resume lane
centering assistance, especially during curves.
WARNING!
The Highway Assist system is a convenience
system. It is not a substitute for active driver
involvement. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to be attentive of road traffic,
weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to
the vehicle ahead, position in the lane compared
to other vehicles, and brake operation to ensure
safe operation of the vehicle under all road
conditions. Your complete attention is always
required while driving to maintain safe control of
your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can
result in a collision and death or serious
personal injury.
You should turn off the Highway Assist system:

When driving in complex driving situations
(e.g. urban environments, construction zones,
etc.), adverse weather (e.g. rain, snow, fog,
sleet, dust), or adverse road conditions
(e.g. heavy traffic, worn or missing lane
markings, etc.).

When entering a highway off ramp, when
driving on roads that are, icy, snow covered, or
slippery.
When circumstances do not allow safe driving
at a constant speed.
WARNING!
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TURNING HIGHWAY ASSIST ON OR OFF

Highway Assist On/Off Button

To enable the Highway Assist system, proceed as
follows:

1. Push the Highway Assist on/off button located on the right side of the steering
wheel. The steering wheel image will display
white in the instrument cluster display until
the system is engaged. If ACC was previously
disabled, pushing this button will activate
BOTH ACC and Highway Assist systems.

2. If ACC was active and engaged before pushing the HAS on/off button, ACC will remain engaged
and HAS will become enabled and then
engaged (once all other conditions are met).
3. If ACC was not active before pushing the HAS
on/off button, push the SET (+) button or the
SET (-) button and release when the desired
highway driving speed is shown in the
instrument cluster display.
4. If desired, adjust the ACC distance setting by pushing the Distance Increase or Distance
Decrease buttons.
When all system conditions are met as described
in “System Engagement Conditions” in the next
section, the system will engage and the steering
wheel image in the display will change to green.

Highway Assist Engaged (Steering Wheel Green)

NOTE:Along with the color change of the steering wheel
image, the “glow” effect of the instrument cluster
display will also change to green when HAS is
engaged.
System Engagement Conditions
The following conditions must be met after
enabling the Highway Assist system before the
system will engage:
System is turned on
ACC is active
Driver seat belt is buckled
Vehicle is driving on an approved controlled
access highway
System detects visible lane markings
Vehicle is traveling below 90 mph (145 km/h)
Vehicle is centered in lane
Turn signal is not activated
Vehicle is not in a tight curve
Trailer is not connected
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NOTE:For the system to detect the driver’s hands on the
steering wheel, the wheel must be gripped on the
outside. Gripping the inside areas of the steering
wheel will not satisfy the hands-on condition to
engage the system.

Do Not Grip Inside Of Steering Wheel

System Deactivation
The system will be deactivated in any of the
following situations:
If the system has detected driver inattentive -
ness, and has gone through all escalation warn -
ings after hands are no longer detected on the
steering wheel
If lane markings are no longer detected
If the brake pedal is pressed or ACC system is
deactivated
If a turn signal is used (unless a target is in the
blind spot zone on the same side the turn signal
is being applied)
If the driver applies enough input to the steering
wheel
If the driver’s seat belt is released

If the vehicle speed exceeds 90 mph (145 km/h)

If the Highway Assist on/off button is pushed
again (HAS will turn off)
If the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
becomes active and is providing warnings/
braking
NOTE:
HAS will not enable if the system detects a
trailer is connected to the vehicle.
Pushing the Highway Assist on/off button will
turn the system off. All other deactivation condi -
tions will place the system back into the enabled
state with the steering wheel indicator displayed
in white until all engagement conditions are met
again.
When the system is deactivated, the system
status indicator lights will turn off, Active Lane
Management will return to its previous state,
and ACC will disable.
INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY
The Highway Assist system status can always be
viewed in the instrument cluster display, and
status changes are shown by changes in color of
the system’s indicator lights.
As the system detects driver inattentiveness as
previously described Ú page 129, the system
status indicator lights will change from green, to
yellow, to red, while the steering wheel icon on the
display moves up the screen to the center. The
following indicators will change in color as
warnings to the driver escalate:
Highway Assist Indicator (steering wheel icon in
the instrument cluster display)
Glow effect of the instrument cluster display
If driver attention is not returned, the system will
deactivate.
Highway Assist Indicators Are Off
HAS is not turned on/enabled by the driver.
Highway Assist Indicators Are White
HAS is turned on/enabled by the driver, but the
system is not actively steering to the vehicle.
Highway Assist Indicators Are Green
System is actively steering the vehicle and the
system detects driver is attentive.
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Highway Assist Indicators Are Yellow
Driver inattentiveness has been detected,
warning the driver to place hands on the
steering wheel.
Highway Assist Indicators Are Red
Driver inattentiveness is still being detected,
warning the driver to place hands on the
steering wheel.
NOTE:The driver MUST replace hands on the steering
wheel and take control of the vehicle when the
system is deactivated.

Highway Assist Cancelled Message

SYSTEM STATUS
Along with changes in the system’s indicator lights
(green, yellow, and red), the system can also issue
a steering wheel vibration to accompany these
warnings. The vibration warning (if enabled) will
occur if the vehicle crosses a lane marker, for
example, when driving on a tight curve. This
feature can be turned on or off within the Uconnect
system Ú page 165.
SYSTEM OPERATION/LIMITATIONS
The Highway Assist system DOES NOT:
Warn or prevent collisions with other vehicles
Steer your vehicle around stopped vehicles,
slower vehicles, construction equipment,
pedestrians, or animals
Respond to traffic lights or stop signs
Merge onto highways or exit off-ramps
Change lanes or turn
React to cross traffic
NOTE:Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a core component
of the Highway Assist system. For ACC system
limitations Úpage 118.
WARNING!
Highway Assist is an SAE Level 2 Driver Assist
feature, requiring driver attention at all times.
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always remain alert and be ready to take
control of the vehicle in the event that the
Highway Assist system disables.
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel
when the Highway Assist system is activated.
Do not use a hand-held device when the
Highway Assist system is engaged.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
and pay attention to traffic conditions.
Do not place any objects on the steering wheel
(e.g. steering wheel covers) which could inter -
fere with the hand detection sensors.
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The Highway Assist system may have limited or
reduced functionality when one of the following
conditions occur:

The vehicle’s radar sensors and/or forward
facing camera is damaged, covered, misaligned,
or obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice, snow, etc.)

Driving near highway toll booths
NOTE:If damage to the windshield occurs, have the
windshield replaced by an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance between
the rear, and if equipped, the front fascia/bumper
and a detected obstacle when backing up or
moving forward (e.g. during a parking maneuver).
NOTE:
The system is provided to assist the driver and
not to substitute the driver.
The driver must stay in full control of the
vehicle's acceleration and braking and is
responsible for controlling the vehicle's move -
ments Ú page 137. ParkSense will retain the last system state
(enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle
when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN
position.
ParkSense is active in DRIVE or REVERSE, as long
as the system is on. The system will remain active
until the vehicle speed is increased to
approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. While in
REVERSE and above the system's operating speed,
a warning will appear in the instrument cluster
display indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The
system will become active again if the vehicle
speed is decreased to speeds less than
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).
PARKSENSE SENSORS
The six ParkSense sensors (four when vehicle is
not equipped with front sensors), located in the
rear fascia/bumper, and the six ParkSense
sensors located in the front fascia/bumper,
monitor the area in front and behind the vehicle
that is within the sensors’ field of view. The front
sensors detect obstacles from approximately
12 inches (30 cm) up to 47 inches (120 cm) from
the front fascia/bumper. The rear sensors can
detect obstacles from approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) up to 79 inches (200 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper. These distances depend on the
location, type and orientation of the obstacle in the
horizontal direction.
PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY
The ParkSense Warning screen will only be
displayed if “Sound and Display” is selected from
the Customer - Programmable Features section of
the Uconnect system Ú
page 165.
The ParkSense Warning screen is located within
the instrument cluster display Ú page 77. It
provides visual warnings to indicate the distance
between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front
fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
PARKSENSE DISPLAY
The warning display will turn on indicating the
system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or
when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has
been detected.
The system will indicate a detected obstacle by
showing a single arc in the left and/or right front or
rear regions based on the object’s distance and
location relative to the vehicle.
If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear
region, the display will show a single arc in the
left and/or right rear region and the system will
produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the
object, the display will show the single arc moving
closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from
a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to
continuous.
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Front/Rear/Side ParkSense Arcs
1 — No Tone/Solid Arc 7 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc
2 — No Tone/Flashing Arc 8 — Slow Tone/Solid Arc
3 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc 9 — Slow Tone/Solid Arc
4 — Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc 10 — Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc
5 — Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc 11 — Continuous Tone/Flashing Arcs
6 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc 12 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arcs

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