2023 JEEP COMPASS battery location

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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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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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18GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
(Continued)
The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks,
alarm, etc.) are still available.
ON/RUN
Driving mode.
All electrical devices are available (e.g. climate
controls, heated seats, etc.).
START
The engine will start.
NOTE:If the ignition state/mode does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or
depleted battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency
key) of the key fob against the START/STOP
ignition button and push to operate the ignition.
Starting The Ignition With Depleted Key Fob Battery

NOTE:
For information on normal starting, see
Ú
page 100.
When opening the driver's door and the ignition
is in the ON/RUN (engine not running) position,
a chime will sound to remind you to place the
ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the
chime, the “Vehicle On” message will display in
the cluster.
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 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 buildup
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves.
Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!

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NOTE:
DO NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

NOTE:
After pushing the door handle button, you must
wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock
the doors, using either Passive Entry door
handle. This is done to allow you to check if the
vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle
without the vehicle unlocking.
If Passive Entry is disabled using the Uconnect
settings, the key protection described in
"Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBIK-Safe)" remains active/functional.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if the
key fob battery is depleted. To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built
into the electronic liftgate release handle. With a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release handle
to open.

Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry Location

To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry lock
button located to the right of the electronic liftgate
release handle.
NOTE:The liftgate Passive Entry lock button will lock all
doors and the liftgate Ú page 328.
AUTOMATIC UNLOCK DOORS ON EXIT
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is
enabled.

2. All doors are closed.
3. The gear selector was not in PARK, then is placed in PARK.
4. Any door is opened.
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
S
YSTEM — REAR DOORS
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are
equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock
system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat
blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate
the dial to the lock or unlock position. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if
the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
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260IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative
(-)
end of the jumper
cable from the engine ground of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)
jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your
vehicle, you should have the battery and charging
system inspected at an authorized dealer.
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for
a Capless Fuel System. If refueling is necessary,
while using an approved gas can, insert the
refueling funnel into the filler neck opening. Take
care to open both flappers with the funnel to avoid
spills.
NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on
the fuel door to break the ice buildup and
re-release the fuel door using the inside release
button. Do not pry on the door.

Fuel Funnel Location
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A
funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling
with a gas can.
See below steps for refueling:

1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage
area.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper doors open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough without
engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not
“top off” the fuel tank after filling.

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284SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
(Continued)
FUSES
General Information
The fuses protect electrical systems against
excessive current.
When a device does not work, you must check the
fuse element inside the blade fuse for a break/
melt.
Also, please be aware that using power outlets for
extended periods of time with the engine off may
result in vehicle battery discharge.
Blade Fuses

Fuse Location
The fuses are grouped into controllers located in
the engine compartment.
WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use an
appropriate replacement fuse with the same
amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace
a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating.
Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or
any other material. Do not place a fuse inside
a circuit breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to
use proper fuses may result in serious
personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the
ignition is off and that all the other services
are switched off and/or disengaged.
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an
authorized dealer.
If a general protection fuse for safety systems
(air bag system, braking system), power unit
systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system blows, contact an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse with a good/functional fuse
element
3 — Blade fuse with a bad/not functional fuse
element (blown fuse)

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STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than three
weeks, we recommend that you take the following
steps to minimize the drain on your vehicle's
battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
NOTE:When the vehicle has not been started or driven for
at least 30 days, an “Extended Park Starting
Procedure” is required to start the vehicle
Úpage 100.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that
make roads passable in snow and ice and those
that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during
other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in
your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your
vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will
enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the
corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
Stone and gravel impact.
Insects, tree sap and tar.
Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
BODY AND UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned
regularly using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to
maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion.
Wash wheels with the same soap solution
recommended for the body of the vehicle and
remember to always wash when the surfaces are
not hot to the touch.
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration
caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road
chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt
roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap to
wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh chemicals or
a stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s
protective coating that helps keep them from
corroding and tarnishing.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and negative
terminals to the battery, wait at least a minute
with ignition switch in the OFF position and close
the driver’s door. When reconnecting the
positive and negative terminals to the battery be
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position
and the driver’s door is closed.CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or
harsh brushes. Many aftermarket wheel
cleaners and automatic car washes may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar®
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
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INDEX
A
Active Lane Management System................. 145Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)........................ 116Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 280Additives, Fuel............................................... 322Air Bag........................................................... 214Air Bag Operation...................................... 215Air Bag Warning Light...................... 213, 216Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 219Enhanced Accident Response......... 224, 266Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 266Front Air Bag............................................. 216If Deployment Occurs................................ 223Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 219Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 227Maintenance............................................. 227Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............214Side Air Bags............................................. 220Transporting Pets...................................... 240Air Bag Light........................................ 213, 241Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).............................. 274Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 274Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 274, 275Air Conditioner System.................................. 274Air Conditioning Filter............................. 57, 275
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 56Air Filter........................................................ 274Air PressureTires......................................................... 306AlarmArm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 22Security Alarm...................................... 21, 92Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 21Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 10Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 280, 323Disposal................................................... 281Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 187Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 92Arming SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 21Assist, Hill Start............................................. 193Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 164Auto Down Power Windows............................. 62Auto Hold...................................................... 105Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 37Automatic Door Locks...................................... 25Automatic Headlights....................................... 45Automatic High Beams.................................... 45
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............56Automatic Transaxle..................................... 106Automatic Transmission................................ 107Adding Fluid..................................... 283, 324Fluid And Filter Change............................. 283Fluid Change............................................. 283Fluid Level Check...................................... 283Fluid Type........................................ 283, 324Special Additives...................................... 283Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode......25Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........59Axle Fluid....................................................... 324Axle Lubrication............................................ 324
B
Battery................................................... 90, 272Charging System Light.................................90Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................15Battery Saver Feature......................................88Belts, Seat.................................................... 241Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 194Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 275B-Pillar Location............................................ 303Brake Assist System..................................... 188Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 188Brake Fluid.................................................... 324
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