Jeep Compass 2013, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide 2013 Compass...

Page 2: ...ur 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 Important This User Guide is...

Page 3: ...O 59 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 59 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 60 UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER HomeLink 61 POWER INVERTER 64 POWER OUTLET 65 OFF ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION...

Page 4: ...er Group 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 pro...

Page 5: ...ell while the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting c...

Page 6: ...celerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing los...

Page 7: ...s Enter N Go and Remote Start range If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves If your symptoms...

Page 8: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...sher Lever pg 22 F Audio System non touch screen radio shown pg 28 G Climate Controls pg 24 H Power Outlet Cigar Lighter pg 65 I Transmission Gear Selector J SWITCH PANEL Heated Seat Switches pg 19 El...

Page 10: ...ontrol ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction Indic...

Page 11: ...tor 4WD Indicator Electronic Stability Control ESC Off Indicator Speed Control Indicator Hill Descent Control Indicator Odometer Messages door Door Ajar LoW tirE Low Tire Pressure gATE GateAjar CHANgE...

Page 12: ...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 peda...

Page 13: ...e shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injur...

Page 14: ...enting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in r...

Page 15: ...protect you After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if availabl...

Page 16: ...hicle Seat Belts To install a child restraint first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the...

Page 17: ...cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be sever...

Page 18: ...at the desired position Driver s Seat Height Adjustment The height adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seat Raise the lever to raise the seat Lower the lever to lower the seat Lumb...

Page 19: ...inst your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback To fold each rear...

Page 20: ...own as desired Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steer...

Page 21: ...Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exha...

Page 22: ...ry is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recom mended viscosity and...

Page 23: ...re on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting Flash To Pass Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams The high beams will remain on...

Page 24: ...sired Mist Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash...

Page 25: ...nce a speed is set pushing the RES button once or the SET button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph 2 km h Push and hold the RES button to accelerate in 5 mph 8 km h incr...

Page 26: ...ding icy snow covered or slippery CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4 5 or 6 speeds the Continuously Variable Transmission CVT...

Page 27: ...tomatically Air Conditioning A C If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode the system will exit AUTO mode and stay in A C The mode and blower will go to the previous user setting Ai...

Page 28: ...Sunroof Press and release the VENT button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent and will occur regardless of sunroof position During Express Vent operation any mov...

Page 29: ...an open sunroof You could also be severely injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof...

Page 30: ...YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 28...

Page 31: ...ELECTRONICS 29...

Page 32: ...button until the hours blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the hours Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minute...

Page 33: ...while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Audio Jack Operation The Audio Jack allows a portab...

Page 34: ...radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or yo...

Page 35: ...knob to select the desired music type Adult Hits Country Jazz Oldies Rock etc Once a music type is chosen and the icon is displayed press either SEEK button and the radio will only search for stations...

Page 36: ...TUNE SCROLL control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder Audio Jack Operation The Audio Jack allows a portable device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged...

Page 37: ...radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Clock Setting Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink turn the TUNE...

Page 38: ...tton Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT butto...

Page 39: ...er 1 6 to eject the desired disc Audio Jack Operation The Audio Jack allows a portable device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle s audio system using...

Page 40: ...s that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from drivi...

Page 41: ...or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS MID and or TREBLE Display Settings Press the MENU hard key and touch the Display Settings soft key to ac cess the Display Settings menu Select the Daytime C...

Page 42: ...to bypass stations without stopping Store Radio Presets Select the radio band by touching either the AM FM or SAT soft key Find the station to store by either pressing the Seek Up or Seek Down soft ke...

Page 43: ...sc slot of the radio The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the first track The dis...

Page 44: ...tures can be displayed on the right half of the radio screen Before using the HDD mode you will need to copy songs and pictures to the internal hard drive Songs and pictures can be added to the hard d...

Page 45: ...et an overview of the currently stored images then touch the Add soft key Touch the Disc or USB soft key then select the folders or pictures you wish to copy to the HDD Use the PAGE soft keys to page...

Page 46: ...e SEARCH BROWSE soft key to search by artist by album by song by genre from a folder or from Favorites Cleaning Your Touch Screen Radio Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the scr...

Page 47: ...ion 2 While traveling on your route touch the upper left area of the map screen where your next turn is displayed 3 The Navigation system will then repeat the distance to your next turn 4 While the Na...

Page 48: ...the on screen prompts to enter the address and touch Go Searching Near Another Location From the main Navigation menu touch Where To then touch a destination and then touch Near Select an option from...

Page 49: ...end destination Via Point you must be navigating a route Touch the back arrow icon multiple times to return to the Main Navigation menu Touch Where To then search for the additional stop Then select...

Page 50: ...XM SATELLITE RADIO TRAVEL LINK The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio press the RADIO MEDIA or RADIO and then touc...

Page 51: ...favorite soft key to add either the song or the artist of the currently playing program to the SAT Favorites list The favorite star will ap pear in the upper right corner below the SAT soft key You wi...

Page 52: ...ile you are in SAT mode you can replay 44 minutes of the current Siri usXM channel when the channel is changed this audio buffer is erased Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio You can...

Page 53: ...a Center 430N RHB Only NOTE SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase SiriusXM Travel Link is only available...

Page 54: ...through your vehicle s sound system The remote USB port located within the front storage area allows you to plug an iPod into the vehicle s sound system Non Touch Screen Radios To hear audio from devi...

Page 55: ...vehicle has this feature you will hear a voice prompt If not you will see a message on the radio Uconnect phone not available The Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communica t...

Page 56: ...he BEEP say device pairing After the BEEP say pair a device Follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN which you will later need to enter into...

Page 57: ...Phone Depending on the maximum number of entries downloaded there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used Until then if available the previously downloaded phonebook is av...

Page 58: ...e severely injured or killed In an emergency to use Uconnect Phone your mobile phone must be turned on paired to Uconnect Phone and have network coverage Uconnect VOICE COMMAND The Uconnect Voice Comm...

Page 59: ...setup Radio Mode Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to...

Page 60: ...ia Center 430N 730N radios may be able to play incoming Short Message Service SMS messages text messages through the vehicle s sound system It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre...

Page 61: ...ab ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instru ment cluster Pressing the controls on the steering wheel allows the driver to...

Page 62: ...Unlock On Exit Hill Start Assist HSA RKE Unlock Driver s Door 1st Display Units In Flash Lamps With Lock Confirmation of Voice Commands Sound Horn With Lock Automatic Compass Calibration Headlamp Off...

Page 63: ...irp on or off when the doors are locked Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button Release both buttons...

Page 64: ...ers that were manufactured after 1995 These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener It is NOT the but...

Page 65: ...and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand held transmitter button Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and th...

Page 66: ...ow power de vices requiring power up to 150 Watts NOTE The power inverter is designed with built in overload protection If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded the power inverter will automatical...

Page 67: ...tandard power outlet adapter NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replac...

Page 68: ...e and transfer power to the axle that can use it the most For additional traction in sand deep snow or loose traction surfaces the 4WD Lock sends equal amounts of the torque to the front and rear axle...

Page 69: ...grades and rock crawling Brake Lock Differential This feature helps keep the vehicle moving forward when one wheel loses traction by directing power from the wheel that slips to the wheel with more g...

Page 70: ...ME ETC Towing Condi tion Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmis sion Flat Tow None Transmission in NEUTRAL Key in ACC Position NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK FWD Only OK FWD Only...

Page 71: ...g road conditions The light also flashes when TCS is active To improve the vehicle s traction when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off...

Page 72: ...nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure tha...

Page 73: ...stem problem Please have your vehicle serviced immediately WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the v...

Page 74: ...er see an authorized service center immediately If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or e...

Page 75: ...te action On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impendi...

Page 76: ...n you will experience reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down Once the transmission has cooled down and the light turns off you may continue to drive normally If the high speed...

Page 77: ...rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the ve hicle while the vehicle is being jacked Jacking Instructions NOTE Refer to Tires General Information in Starting And Operating in the Own er s Ma...

Page 78: ...is securely engaged 3 Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location Once the jack is positioned turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is prope...

Page 79: ...e at the end of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice The correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If you doubt that yo...

Page 80: ...ug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts 5 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclock wise 6 Finish tightening the lug nut...

Page 81: ...ened twice The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 5 Aft...

Page 82: ...the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when i...

Page 83: ...autions Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning...

Page 84: ...ct the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconn...

Page 85: ...n personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode...

Page 86: ...h a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted FWD Manual Transmis sion With a Key May be Used with the transmission in NEU TRAL Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted AWD Wi...

Page 87: ...switch For further information on ESC refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h...

Page 88: ...r and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by yo...

Page 89: ...the same time Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood To close the hood remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip then lower the hood slowly WARNING Be sure the hood is fully...

Page 90: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 0L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 88...

Page 91: ...2 4L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 89...

Page 92: ...Engine Oil Filter 2 0L 2 4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spark Plugs 2 0L 2 4L Engine ZFR5F 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 11 mm Automatic Transmis sion CVT We recommend you use MOPAR CVTF...

Page 93: ...cle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles C...

Page 94: ...ance schedules on the following page for the required mainte nance intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Rotate the tires Rotate at t...

Page 95: ...suspension boot seals tie rod ends and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter X X X...

Page 96: ...operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C X X X Inspect and replace PCV valve if neces sary X The spark plug change interval is mileage...

Page 97: ...5 Years 60 000 Miles 96 000 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or 10 Years 110 000 Miles 17...

Page 98: ...teering Cntrl Sdar Hands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 9 40 Amp Green Power Seats 10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks Interior Lighting 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet 12...

Page 99: ...Relay Feed 2 27 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Only ORC Feed 28 10 Amp Red IGN RUN ORC OCM Feed 29 Hot Car No Fuse Required 30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat If Equipped 31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer Relay Control If...

Page 100: ...res are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking component separation or blow out Over inflation reduces a tire s abili...

Page 101: ...Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp H11 High Beam Headlamp 9005 Front Park Turn Signal 7444NA Front Side Marker Lamp...

Page 102: ...ine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition...

Page 103: ...come involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153...

Page 104: ...tch Receiver Vehicle Cover Front Air Deflector Roadside Safety Kit Tent Kit 18 Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels 18 Black Painted Cast Aluminum Wheels Winter Wheel INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor Mats Door Si...

Page 105: ...C 59 60 Emergency In Case of Jacking 74 Jump Starting 81 Overheating 73 Engine Break In Recommendations 20 Compartment 88 Jump Starting 81 Oil Selection 90 Overheating 73 Event Data Recorder 86 Exteri...

Page 106: ...es 60 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 22 Rear Seat Folding 17 Recreational Towing 68 Remote Starting System 10 Replacement Bulbs 99 Reporting Safety Defects 101 Roll Over Warning 4 Schedule Maintenance 91...

Page 107: ...lume Navigation Voice Prompt 45 Warning Roll Over 4 Washer Rear 22 Washers Windshield 22 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 98 Wind Buffeting 27 Windshield Washers 22 Windshield Wipers 22 Wiper Rear 22 INDEX 1...

Page 108: ...0 with Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC pg 37 Media Center 230 Sales Code REQ pg 37 Media Center 430 430N Sales Code RBZ RHB pg 41 How do I set the clock on my radio Media Center 130 Sales Code RES...

Page 109: ...g 69 How do I change a flat tire pg 74 How do I Jump Start my vehicle pg 81 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Where is my Fuse Block located pg 96 What type of oil do I use pg 90 How often should I change my e...

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