2023 JEEP COMPASS child lock

26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using
the outside door handle even though the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the desired posi -
tion.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
rotate the door lock button until the lock indi -
cator is hidden (unlocked position), roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside
door handle.
NOTE:Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear doors,
check for effective engagement by trying to open a
door with the internal handle. Once the
Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged, it is
impossible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be sure to
check that there is no one left inside.
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 column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever

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!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE31
TO LOWER THE REAR SEAT

1. Pull the seatback release lever located on
either side of the upper outer edge of the
seat.
Rear Seat Release Lever

2. Fold that side of the rear seatback completely forward.
TO RAISE THE REAR SEAT
NOTE:
If interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty
returning the seat to its proper position.
Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
The release lever will show a red indicator while in
the unlocked position. Once the seat is locked in,
the red indicator will no longer be visible.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
1 — Seat Belt Guide
2 — Seatback Release LeverWARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
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62GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The window controls on the driver's door control all
the door windows.

Power Window Controls
The passenger door windows can also be operated
by using the single window controls on each
passenger door trim panel. The window controls
will operate only when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
To open the window part way, push the window
switch down briefly and release it when you want
the window to stop.
NOTE:The power window switches will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.
The timing is programmable within Uconnect
Settings Ú
page 165.
AUTOMATIC WINDOW FEATURES
Auto-Down Feature
The driver and front passenger door power window
switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push the
window switch down for a short period of time,
then release, and the window will go down
automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up or push
the switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch up for a short period of time
and release; the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during the Auto-Up operation, push down or pull
the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switch briefly and release it when you want the
window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go
back down. Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the window.
NOTE:Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly
during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch
lightly and hold to close the window manually.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 6 inches (15 cm) of it.
Doing so can cause excessive heat buildup and
damage to the fob. Placing the fob in close
proximity of the charging pad blocks the fob from
being detected by the vehicle and prevents the
vehicle from starting.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position.
Occupants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the windows while
operating the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

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64GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUNROOF
The sunroof has two programmed open positions,
comfort stop position and full open position. The
comfort stop position has been optimized to
minimize wind buffeting when driving with side
windows closed and sunroof open. If the sunshade
is in the closed position when initiating a sunroof
open or vent command the sunshade will
automatically open to the half open position prior
to the sunroof opening.
Express Open/Close
Push the switch to open and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will open to the
comfort stop (partially opened) position and
automatically stop. Push the switch and release it
again, and the sunroof will open to the full open
position then automatically stop.
Pull the switch to close and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will completely
close automatically from any position.
During Express Open or Express Close operation,
any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the
sunroof. Manual Open/Close
Push and hold the switch to open. The sunroof will
open to the comfort stop (partially opened)
position and automatically stop. Push the switch
and hold it again, and the sunroof will open to the
full open position then automatically stop.
Pull and hold the switch to completely close the
sunroof from any position.
Any release of the switch during open or close
operation will stop the sunroof movement. The
sunroof will remain in a partially opened position
until the switch is operated and held again.
VENTING SUNROOF
Push and release the vent switch within one-half
second and the sunroof will move from the closed
position to the vent position. This is called “Express
Vent.” During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
NOTE:When the sunroof is in a full open or a partial open
position, Express Vent operation is not available.
You must push and hold the vent switch to cycle
the sunroof from a slide open position to the vent
position. Sunroof movement will stop if the switch
is released prior to the sunroof reaching the vent
position.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. Occu
-
pants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object, to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.
Do not use the sunroof and its related parts
for supporting and/or grabbing purposes.
Serious personal injury may result to fingers
and other body parts as well as damage to the
sunroof.

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86GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Vehicle Setup Menu item is
displayed in the instrument cluster display. This
menu item allows you to change the settings for
the following:
Display
Navigation Repetition
Security
Passenger Airbag
Seat Belt Reminder
Safety and Assistance
Speed Warning
Hill Start Assist
NOTE:Most vehicle settings will be moved into the radio
if a touchscreen radio is present Ú page 165.
Display
By selecting Display, the following settings can be
selected:
Language: select the language in which to
display the information/warnings.
Phone Repetition: displays information relating
to the phone mode. Units
By selecting Units, the unit of measurement to use
for displaying various values can be set. Possible
options are:
US
Metric
Custom: allows individual changes of units for
temperature, distance, consumption, and tire
pressure.
Clock And Date
By selecting Clock and Date, the time and date can
be set. Possible options are:
Set Time: adjust hours/minutes
Set Format: adjust the time format “12h”
(12 hours) or “24h” (24 hours)
Set Date: adjust day/month/year
Security
Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD): a selection of
Passenger Air Bag Disable (ON/OFF) may be made
if a child restraint must be installed in the front
seat. Safety And Assistance
By selecting the item Safety and Assistance, the
following adjustments can be made:
ParkSense (If Equipped): a selection of the type
of information provided by ParkSense
Front ParkSense Volume (If Equipped): selec
-
tion of the volume of the beeps provided by the
front ParkSense
Rear ParkSense Volume (If Equipped): selection
of the volume of the beeps provided by the rear
ParkSense
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (If Equipped): a
selection of operating modes of the system
Forward Collision Warning Plus
FCW Sensitivity (If Equipped): a selection of the
“readiness” of intervention of the Forward Colli -
sion Warning Plus system, based on the
distance to the obstacle
Rain Sensing Wipers (If Equipped): enabling/
disabling the automatic operation of wipers in
the event of rain
Active Lane Management Force (If Equipped):
selection of the force to be applied to the
steering wheel to put the car in the roadway
through the system of electrical drive, in case of
operation of the system Active Lane Manage -
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten
your seat belts. Start the engine with the gear selector in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before
shifting to any driving range.
NORMAL STARTING
Place the ignition switch in the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails
to start within 10 seconds, place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Place the ignition switch in the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages.
The starter motor will continue to run, and will
automatically disengage itself when the engine is
running. If the engine fails to start, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the
brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
Keyless Enter ’n Go™ Functions — Using The
ENGINE START/STOP Button

1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis -
sion gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ’n Go™ in the ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

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(Continued)
brake is fully disengaged, the Brake Warning Light
in the instrument cluster and the LED indicator on
the switch will extinguish.
NOTE:When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply
the parking brake before placing the gear selector
in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission
locking mechanism may make it difficult to move
the gear selector out of PARK. The parking brake
should always be applied whenever the driver is
not in the vehicle.
If exceptional circumstances should make it
necessary to engage the parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion, maintain upward pressure on
the EPB switch for as long as engagement is
desired. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate,
and a continuous chime will sound. The rear stop
lamps will also be illuminated automatically while
the vehicle remains in motion.
To disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is
in motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is
brought to a complete stop using the parking
brake, when the vehicle reaches approximately
3 mph, (5 km/h) the parking brake will remain
engaged.
WARNING!
Do not rely on the parking brake to operate
effectively if the rear brakes have been
immersed in water or mud.
Never use the PARK position as a substitute
for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible injury
or damage.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil
-
dren to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ’n Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to
brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause
damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK. Failure to do so may
allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or
injury.
WARNING!CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on
with the parking brake released, a brake system
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING!
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake
engaged, or repeated use of the parking brake
to slow the vehicle, may cause serious damage
to the brake system. Be sure the parking brake
is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do
so can lead to brake failure and a collision.

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IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to be in
PARK (P) before the ignition can be turned to the
OFF position. This helps the driver avoid
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing
the transmission in PARK. This system also locks
the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is
in the OFF position.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT
I
NTERLOCK (BTSI) SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI that holds the
transmission gear selector in PARK (P) unless the
brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of
PARK, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN position
(whether the engine is running or not), and the
brake pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal
must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL (N)
into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) when the vehicle is
stopped or moving at low speeds.
6-SPEED OR 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC
T
RANSMISSION
NOTE:Your vehicle may be equipped with a 6-speed or
9-speed automatic transmission, depending on
model. This section describes operation of both
the 6-speed and 9-speed transmissions.
The transmission gear range (PRND) is displayed
both beside the gear selector and in the
instrument cluster. To select a gear range, push
the lock button on the gear selector and move the
selector rearward or forward. You must also press
the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of
PARK (P) (or NEUTRAL (N), when the vehicle is
stopped or moving at low speeds). Select the
DRIVE (D) range for normal driving.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all
vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while
the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle,
always come to a complete stop, then apply
the parking brake, shift the transmission into
PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. When the
ignition is in the OFF position, the transmis -
sion is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
When leaving the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil -
dren to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis -
sion gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children), and do
not leave the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above
idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.4

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