2014 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Compass
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Ignition Key Removal
14
Locking Doors With A Key
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16
SENTRY KEY®
17
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
20
To Arm The System
20
Rearming The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
22
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
23
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
24
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
24
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
25
Using The Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
General Information
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
28
How To Use Remote Start
28
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
29
To Enter Remote Start
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
DOOR LOCKS
32
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
33
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
34
Auto Lock Doors Programming
34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
36
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
36
POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED
38
Power Window Switches
38
Auto-Down
39
Window Lockout Switch
39
LIFTGATE
40
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
41
Lap/Shoulder Belts
45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
50
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
55
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
56
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
56
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
56
Energy Management Feature
57
Seat Belt Pretensioners
57
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
57
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
59
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
61
Seat Belt Extender
62
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
63
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
63
Air Bag System Components
64
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
65
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
66
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
67
Knee Impact Bolsters
69
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
69
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
69
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
71
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
72
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
72
Front And Side Impact Sensors
73
Enhanced Accident Response System
73
If A Deployment Occurs
73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
75
Air Bag Warning Light
76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
76
Child Restraints
77
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
79
Infants And Child Restraints
80
Older Children And Child Restraints
80
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
81
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
84
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
85
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
88
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
88
Center Seat LATCH
89
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
90
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
91
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
91
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
92
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
95
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
96
Transporting Pets
97
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
98
SAFETY TIPS
98
Transporting Passengers
98
Exhaust Gas
99
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
100
Seat Belts
100
Air Bag Warning Light
100
Defroster
101
Floor Mat Safety Information
101
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
102
Tires
102
Lights
102
Door Latches
103
Fluid Leaks
103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
105
MIRRORS
110
Inside Day/Night Mirror
110
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
111
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
112
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
112
Folding Outside Mirrors
112
Power Mirrors
113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
113
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
114
Sun Visor Sliding Feature
114
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED
114
Operation
116
Voice Command Tree
117
Help Command
117
Cancel Command
117
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
117
Dial By Saying A Number
118
Call By Saying A Name
119
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
119
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
120
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
121
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
122
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
123
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
123
Phone Call Features
123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
124
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
124
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
124
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
125
Toggling Between Calls
125
Conference Call
125
Three-Way Calling
125
Call Termination
125
Redial
126
Call Continuation
126
Uconnect® Phone Features
126
Language Selection
126
Emergency Assistance
127
Roadside Assistance
128
Paging
128
Voice Mail Calling
129
Working With Automated Systems
129
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
130
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
130
Phone And Network Status Indicators
130
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
131
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
131
Advanced Phone Connectivity
131
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
131
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
132
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
132
Select Another Mobile Phone
132
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
133
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
133
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
133
Voice Training
133
Reset
134
Voice Command
134
Far End Audio Performance
135
Recent Calls
136
Voice Text Reply
136
Bluetooth® Communication Link
138
Power-Up
138
General Information
144
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
144
Voice Command System Operation
144
Commands
146
Changing the Volume
146
Main Menu
146
Radio AM
147
Radio FM
147
Satellite Radio
147
Disc Mode
148
Memo Mode
148
Setup
148
Voice Training
149
SEATS
150
Power Seats — If Equipped
150
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
151
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
151
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
151
Heated Seats — If Equipped
152
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
153
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
154
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
154
Driver's Seatback Recline
155
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
156
Head Restraints
156
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
157
Rear Head Restraints
160
Folding Rear Seat
160
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped
161
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
162
LIGHTS
164
Multifunction Lever
164
Headlights And Parking Lights
165
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
165
Lights-On Reminder
165
Fog Lights — If Equipped
166
Turn Signals
166
Lane Change Assist
167
High/Low Beam Switch
167
Flash-To-Pass
167
Instrument Panel Dimming
168
Map/Reading Lights
169
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
170
Windshield Wiper Operation
171
Intermittent Wiper System
172
Windshield Washers
172
Mist Feature
173
TILT STEERING COLUMN
173
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
174
To Activate
175
To Set A Desired Speed
176
To Deactivate
176
To Resume Speed
176
To Vary The Speed Setting
176
To Accelerate For Passing
177
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
177
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
177
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
179
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
180
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
180
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
181
Programming A Rolling Code
182
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
184
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
184
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
185
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
185
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
186
Using HomeLink®
187
Security
187
Troubleshooting Tips
187
General Information
188
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
189
Opening Sunroof — Express
190
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
190
Closing Sunroof — Express
190
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
190
Pinch Protect Feature
190
Venting Sunroof — Express
191
Sunshade Operation
191
Wind Buffeting
191
Sunroof Maintenance
191
Ignition Off Operation
192
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
192
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
194
CUPHOLDERS
196
STORAGE
197
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
197
Door Storage
198
CONSOLE FEATURES
199
CARGO AREA FEATURES
201
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight
201
Cargo Cover
202
Removable Load Floor
204
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
204
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped
206
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
206
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
206
Rear Window Defroster
208
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
209
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
211
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
214
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
215
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
216
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
230
Control Buttons
230
STEP Button
230
RESET Button
231
Trip Odometer (ODO)
231
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
232
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped
235
Oil Change Required
235
EVIC Functions
235
To Reset The Display
236
Compass/Temperature/Audio
236
Average Fuel Economy
236
Distance To Empty (DTE)
236
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
237
Elapsed Time
237
Display Units of Measure in
237
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
237
Language
238
Auto Lock Doors
238
Auto Unlock On Exit
238
RKE Unlock
238
Flash Lamps with Lock
239
Sound Horn with Lock
239
Headlamp Off Delay
239
Key Off Power Delay
239
Illuminated Approach
239
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
240
Display Units In
240
Automatic Compass Calibration
240
Manual Compass Calibration
240
Compass Variance
241
Uconnect® 230 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
243
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
243
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
243
Electronic Volume Control
243
SEEK Buttons
243
SCAN Button
244
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
244
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
244
TIME Button
244
Clock Setting Procedure
244
INFO Button
245
RW/FF
245
TUNE Control
245
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
245
MUSIC TYPE Button
246
SETUP Button
248
AM and FM Buttons
250
SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
251
Buttons 1 - 6
251
DISC Button
251
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
251
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)
252
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)
252
SEEK Button (CD MODE)
253
SCAN Button (CD MODE)
253
TIME Button (CD MODE)
253
RW/FF (CD MODE)
253
AM or FM Button (CD MODE)
253
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
256
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
256
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
257
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
257
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
257
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
257
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
258
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
258
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
258
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (If Equipped)
258
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® Phone (If Equipped)
258
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped)
258
Dolby®
258
Macrovision
258
DTS™
259
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
259
System Activation
259
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
259
ESN/SID Access
260
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
260
Satellite Antenna
260
Reception Quality
260
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
261
SEEK Buttons
261
SCAN Button
261
INFO Button
261
RW/FF
261
TUNE Control (Rotary)
261
MUSIC TYPE Button
262
SETUP Button
262
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
262
Buttons 1 - 6
263
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
263
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
263
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
263
Uconnect® 130
264
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
264
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
264
Electronic Volume Control
264
SEEK Buttons
264
TIME Button
265
Clock Setting Procedure
265
RW/FF
265
TUNE Control
265
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
265
AM/FM Button
266
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
266
Buttons 1 - 6
267
DISC Button
267
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
267
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
267
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
268
SEEK Button
269
TIME Button
269
RW/FF
269
AM/FM Button
269
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
269
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
269
Supported Media (Disc Types)
270
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
270
Supported MP3 File Formats
271
Playback of MP3 Files
272
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
272
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
273
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
273
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
273
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
273
Electronic Volume Control
273
SEEK Buttons
274
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
274
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
274
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
274
TIME Button
274
Clock Setting Procedure
275
INFO Button
275
RW/FF
275
TUNE Control
275
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
276
MUSIC TYPE Button
276
SETUP Button
278
AM/FM Button
278
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
278
Buttons 1 - 6
279
DISC/AUX Button
279
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
279
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
279
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
280
SEEK Button
281
TIME Button
281
RW/FF
281
AM/FM Button
281
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
281
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
281
Supported Media (Disc Types)
282
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
282
Supported MP3 File Formats
283
Playback of MP3 Files
284
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
284
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
284
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
285
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
285
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
285
System Activation
286
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
286
ESN/SID Access
286
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
286
Satellite Antenna
287
Reception Quality
287
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
287
SEEK Buttons
287
SCAN Button
288
INFO Button
288
RW/FF
288
TUNE Control (Rotary)
288
MUSIC TYPE Button
288
SETUP Button
289
SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory
289
Buttons 1 - 6
289
Operating Instructions - Uconnect® Phone (If Equipped)
289
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
290
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
290
Using This Feature
291
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
291
Play Mode
291
List Or Browse Mode
293
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
295
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
295
Play Mode
295
Selecting A Different Audio Device
296
Next Track
296
Previous Track
296
Browse
296
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
296
Radio Operation
297
CD Player
298
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
298
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
299
CLIMATE CONTROLS
299
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
300
Blower Control
300
Temperature Control
301
Mode Control (Air Direction)
301
Air Conditioning Control
303
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
304
Automatic Operation
304
Blower Control
306
Manual Operation Overide
306
Operating Tips
310
Summer Operation
310
Winter Operation
310
Vacation Storage
310
Window Fogging
311
Side Window Demisters
311
Outside Air Intake
311
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
311
Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions
312
STARTING AND OPERATING
313
STARTING PROCEDURES
318
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
318
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
319
Tip Start
319
Normal Starting
319
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
320
If Engine Fails To Start
320
After Starting
320
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
321
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
321
Five–Speed Manual Transmission
321
Recommended Shift Speeds
323
Downshifting
323
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
324
Key Ignition Park Interlock
326
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
326
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
326
Gear Ranges
327
Transmission Limp Home Mode
332
Overdrive Operation
333
Torque Converter Clutch
333
Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped
334
Gear Ranges
334
AUTOSTICK® (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission)
339
OPERATION
340
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
341
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
342
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
342
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged
343
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
344
Snow
344
Mud
344
Sand
345
Hill Climbing
345
Before Climbing A Steep Hill
346
Driving Up Hill
346
Driving Down Hill
347
Driving Across An Incline
347
If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway
347
Driving Through Water
348
Before You Cross Any Type Of Water
349
Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water
349
After Driving Off-Road
350
POWER STEERING
351
Power Steering Fluid Check
352
PARKING BRAKE
353
BRAKE SYSTEM
355
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
356
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
358
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
359
Traction Control System (TCS)
359
Brake Assist System (BAS)
359
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
360
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped
361
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission Only
362
HSA Activation Criteria
363
Disabling/Enabling HSA
363
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
364
ESC Operating Modes
365
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
368
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
369
Tire Markings
369
Tire Sizing Chart
370
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
373
Tire Terminology And Definitions
374
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
376
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
376
Tire And Loading Information Placard
377
Loading
377
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
381
Tire Pressure
381
Safety
381
Economy
382
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
382
Tire Inflation Pressures
382
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
384
Radial Ply Tires
384
All Season Tires – If Equipped
384
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
385
Snow Tires
385
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
386
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
386
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
387
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
387
Tire Spinning
388
Tread Wear Indicators
389
Life Of Tire
389
Replacement Tires
390
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
391
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
392
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
393
Base System
395
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
396
Check TPMS Warnings
396
Premium System – If Equipped
398
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
398
Service TPMS Message
399
General Information
402
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
402
2.0L And 2.4L Engine
402
Reformulated Gasoline
403
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
403
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
404
MMT In Gasoline
405
Materials Added To Fuel
405
Fuel System Cautions
405
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
406
ADDING FUEL
407
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
407
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
409
VEHICLE LOADING
409
Vehicle Certification Label
409
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
410
Tire Size
410
Rim Size
410
Inflation Pressure
410
Curb Weight
410
Overloading
410
Loading
411
TRAILER TOWING
411
Common Towing Definitions
412
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
412
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
412
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
412
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
412
Tongue Weight (TW)
413
Frontal Area
413
Trailer Sway Control
413
Weight-Carrying Hitch
413
Weight-Distributing Hitch
413
Trailer Hitch Classification
415
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
416
Trailer And Tongue Weight
417
Towing Requirements
418
Towing Requirements – Tires
420
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
420
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
422
Towing Tips
423
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
423
Automatic Transmission
423
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
424
Cooling System
425
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
425
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
425
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
427
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
428
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
428
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
429
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
430
Jack Location
430
Spare Tire Stowage
431
Spare Tire Removal
431
Preparations For Jacking
431
Jacking Instructions
432
Road Tire Installation
439
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
439
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
440
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
441
Preparations For Jump-Start
442
Jump-Starting Procedure
443
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
445
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
447
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
448
With Ignition Key
449
Automatic Transmission
449
Manual Transmission
449
All Transmissions
450
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
451
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
453
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
454
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
455
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
455
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
456
REPLACEMENT PARTS
457
DEALER SERVICE
457
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
458
Engine Oil
459
Checking Oil Level
459
Change Engine Oil
460
Engine Oil Selection
460
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
460
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
461
Synthetic Engine Oils
461
Materials Added To Engine Oil
461
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
461
Engine Oil Filter
461
Engine Oil Filter Selection
461
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
462
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
462
Maintenance-Free Battery
462
Air Conditioner Maintenance
464
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
465
A/C Air Filter
465
Body Lubrication
466
Windshield Wiper Blades
467
Adding Washer Fluid
467
Exhaust System
468
Cooling System
471
Coolant Checks
471
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
471
Selection Of Coolant
472
Adding Coolant
473
Cooling System Pressure Cap
474
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
475
Coolant Level
475
Points To Remember
475
Brake System
476
Brake Master Cylinder
477
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
479
Selection Of Lubricant (6-Speed Transmission)
479
Selection Of Lubricant (CVT)
480
Special Additives
480
Fluid Level Check
481
Fluid And Filter Changes
481
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
481
Lubricant Selection
481
Fluid Level Check
482
Frequency Of Fluid Change
482
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Only
482
Lubricant Selection
482
Fluid Level Check
482
Frequency Of Fluid Change
482
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Only
483
Lubricant Selection
483
Fluid Level Check
483
Frequency Of Fluid Change
483
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
483
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
483
What Causes Corrosion?
484
Washing
484
Special Care
485
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
485
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
486
Interior Care
486
Cleaning Headlights
487
Glass Surfaces
487
Instrument Panel Cover
488
Instrument Panel Bezels
488
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
488
Seat Belt Maintenance
488
FUSES
489
Integrated Power Module
489
VEHICLE STORAGE
493
REPLACEMENT BULBS
494
BULB REPLACEMENT
495
Headlamps
495
Fog Lamps
495
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
496
License Lamps
496
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
496
FLUID CAPACITIES
497
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
498
Engine
498
Chassis
499
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
501
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
502
Maintenance Chart
504
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
509
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
511
Prepare For The Appointment
511
Prepare A List
511
Be Reasonable With Requests
511
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
511
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
512
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
512
In Mexico contact:
513
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
513
Service Contract
513
WARRANTY INFORMATION
514
MOPAR® PARTS
515
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
515
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
515
In Canada
515
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
516
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
517
Treadwear
517
Traction Grades
517
Temperature Grades
518
INDEX
519
FAQ about the 2014 Jeep Compass Manual
What contains the 2014 Compass manual?
The Jeep Compass owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Jeep to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Jeep Compass. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Jeep Compass 2014 owner's manual:
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
Where to download the 2014 Jeep Compass Owners Manual?
The Jeep Compass owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Jeep Compass year 2014 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2014 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Jeep Compass (2014) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2014 is available in English.
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