2015 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual

2015 Jeep Compass owners manual
Year:
2015
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Compass
Rating:
(4)

Online manual

Size:
3.28 MB

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
Ignition Key Removal
14
Locking Doors With A Key
16
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
To Arm The System
20
Rearming The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
23
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
27
Transmitter Battery Replacement
27
How To Use Remote Start
29
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
30
To Enter Remote Start
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
31
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
Power Window Switches
37
Auto-Down
39
Window Lockout Switch
39
Important Safety Precautions
42
Seat Belt Systems
43
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
44
Lap/Shoulder Belts
45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
47
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
54
Seat Belt Extender
55
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
56
Seat Belt Pretensioner
56
Energy Management Feature
56
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped
56
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
59
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
63
Air Bag System Components
63
Advanced Front Air Bags
63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
65
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
66
Knee Impact Bolsters
67
Supplemental Side Air Bags
67
If A Deployment Occurs
72
Enhanced Accident Response System
73
System Reset Procedure
74
Air Bag Warning Light
74
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
77
Child Restraints
78
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
79
Infants And Child Restraints
80
Older Children And Child Restraints
81
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
82
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
84
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
85
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
86
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
89
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
90
Center Seat LATCH
90
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
91
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
92
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
93
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
96
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:
97
98
Transporting Pets
99
Transporting Passengers
100
Exhaust Gas
101
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
102
Seat Belts
102
Air Bag Warning Light
102
Defroster
102
Floor Mat Safety Information
102
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
104
Tires
104
Lights
104
Door Latches
104
Fluid Leaks
104
Inside Day/Night Mirror
109
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
110
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
111
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
111
Folding Outside Mirrors
111
Power Mirrors
112
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
112
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
112
Operation
115
Voice Command Tree
116
Help Command
116
Cancel Command
116
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
116
Dial By Saying A Number
117
Call By Saying A Name
118
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
118
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
119
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
120
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
121
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
122
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
122
Phone Call Features
123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
123
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
123
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
123
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
124
Toggling Between Calls
124
Conference Call
124
Three-Way Calling
124
Call Termination
124
Redial
125
Call Continuation
125
Uconnect® Phone Features
126
Language Selection
126
Emergency Assistance
126
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
127
Paging
128
Voice Mail Calling
128
Working With Automated Systems
128
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
129
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
129
Phone And Network Status Indicators
129
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
130
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
130
Advanced Phone Connectivity
131
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
131
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
131
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
131
Select Another Mobile Phone
132
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
132
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
132
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
132
Voice Training
133
Reset
133
Voice Command
134
Far End Audio Performance
135
Recent Calls
135
Voice Text Reply
136
Bluetooth® Communication Link
138
Power-Up
138
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
USB Mode
148
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode
148
Memo Mode
149
Setup
149
Power Seats — If Equipped
151
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
152
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
152
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
152
Heated Seats — If Equipped
153
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
154
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
155
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
156
Driver's Seatback Recline
156
Head Restraints
157
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
157
Rear Head Restraints
160
Folding Rear Seat
161
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped
162
Multifunction Lever
165
Headlights And Parking Lights
165
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
166
Lights-On Reminder
166
Fog Lights — If Equipped
166
Turn Signals
167
Lane Change Assist
167
High/Low Beam Switch
167
Flash-To-Pass
168
Instrument Panel Dimming
168
Windshield Wiper Operation
171
Intermittent Wiper System
171
Windshield Washers
171
Mist Feature
172
To Activate
175
To Set A Desired Speed
175
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
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
182
Programming A Rolling Code
182
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)
184
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
185
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)
185
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
186
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
187
Using HomeLink®
188
Security
188
Troubleshooting Tips
188
Opening Sunroof — Express
191
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
191
Closing Sunroof — Express
191
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
191
Pinch Protect Feature
191
Venting Sunroof — Express
192
Sunshade Operation
192
Wind Buffeting
192
Sunroof Maintenance
192
Ignition Off Operation
192
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
193
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
196
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
199
Door Storage
200
Cargo Light
202
Cargo Cover
202
Removable Load Floor
204
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
204
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
206
Rear Window Defroster
207
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
208
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
211
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
214
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
215
Control Buttons
230
STEP Button
231
RESET Button
231
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped
235
Oil Change Required
235
EVIC Functions
236
To Reset The Display
236
Compass/Temperature/Audio
236
Average Fuel Economy
236
Distance To Empty (DTE)
237
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
237
Elapsed Time
237
Display Units Of Measure In
238
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
238
Language
238
Auto Lock Doors
238
Auto Unlock On Exit
238
RKE Unlock
239
Flash Lamps With Lock
239
Sound Horn With Lock
239
Headlamp Off Delay
239
Key Off Power Delay
240
Illuminated Approach
240
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
240
Display Units In
240
Automatic Compass Calibration
240
Manual Compass Calibration
241
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
243
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
243
Electronic Volume Control
243
SEEK Buttons
244
SCAN Button
244
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
244
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
244
TIME Button
245
Clock Setting Procedure
245
INFO Button
245
RW/FF
245
TUNE Control
245
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
246
MUSIC TYPE Button
246
SETUP Button
248
AM and FM Buttons
251
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
252
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)
252
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)
253
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)
254
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)
257
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™
258
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
259
System Activation
259
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
259
ESN/SID Access
259
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
260
Satellite Antenna
260
Reception Quality
260
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
260
SEEK Buttons
261
SCAN Button
261
INFO Button
261
RW/FF
261
TUNE Control (Rotary)
261
MUSIC TYPE Button
261
SETUP Button
262
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
262
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
263
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
264
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
264
Electronic Volume Control
264
SEEK Buttons
264
TIME Button
264
Clock Setting Procedure
264
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
266
DISC Button
266
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
267
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
267
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
268
SEEK Button
268
TIME Button
268
RW/FF
268
AM/FM Button
269
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
269
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
269
Supported Media (Disc Types)
269
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
269
Supported MP3 File Formats
270
Playback Of MP3 Files
271
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
272
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
273
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
273
Electronic Volume Control
273
SEEK Buttons
273
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
273
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
273
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
274
TIME Button
274
Clock Setting Procedure
274
INFO Button
275
RW/FF
275
TUNE Control
275
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
275
MUSIC TYPE Button
276
SETUP Button
277
AM/FM Button
278
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
278
Buttons 1 - 6
278
DISC/AUX Button
278
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
279
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
279
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
280
SEEK Button
280
TIME Button
280
RW/FF
280
AM/FM Button
281
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
281
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
281
Supported Media (Disc Types)
281
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
281
Supported MP3 File Formats
282
Playback Of MP3 Files
283
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
284
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
284
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
284
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
285
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
285
System Activation
285
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
285
ESN/SID Access
286
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
286
Satellite Antenna
286
Reception Quality
286
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
287
SEEK Buttons
287
SCAN Button
287
INFO Button
287
RW/FF
287
TUNE Control (Rotary)
287
MUSIC TYPE Button
288
SETUP Button
288
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
288
Buttons 1 - 6
289
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
290
Using This Feature
290
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
295
Next Track
296
Previous Track
296
Radio Operation
297
CD Player
297
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
298
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
299
Blower Control
299
Temperature Control
299
Air Conditioning Control
300
Mode Control (Air Direction)
300
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
303
Automatic Operation
303
Blower Control
304
Manual Operation Override
304
Operating Tips
308
Summer Operation
308
Winter Operation
309
Vacation Storage
309
Window Fogging
309
Side Window Demisters
309
Outside Air Intake
310
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
310
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
311
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
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
321
Recommended Shift Speeds
323
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
Operation
339
AutoStick® (CVT)
341
Operation
341
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
343
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged
345
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
345
Snow
346
Mud
346
Sand
346
Hill Climbing
347
Before Climbing A Steep Hill
347
Driving Up Hill
348
Driving Down Hill
349
Driving Across An Incline
349
If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway
349
Driving Through Water
350
Before You Cross Any Type Of Water
351
Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water
351
Power Steering Fluid Check
354
PARKING BRAKE
355
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
358
Traction Control System (TCS)
361
Brake Assist System (BAS)
361
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
362
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
363
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
364
HSA Activation Criteria
365
Disabling/Enabling HSA
365
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
366
ESC Operating Modes
367
Tire Markings
371
Tire Sizing Chart
373
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
375
Tire Terminology And Definitions
376
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
377
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
377
Tire And Loading Information Placard
378
Tire Pressure
382
Safety
382
Economy
383
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
383
Tire Inflation Pressures
383
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
384
Radial Ply Tires
385
All Season Tires — If Equipped
386
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
386
Snow Tires
387
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
387
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
388
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
388
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
389
Tire Spinning
390
Tread Wear Indicators
390
Life Of Tire
391
Replacement Tires
392
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
393
Base System
398
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
398
Check TPMS Warnings
399
Premium System — If Equipped
400
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
401
Service TPMS Message
402
2.0L And 2.4L Engine
405
Reformulated Gasoline
405
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
406
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
406
MMT In Gasoline
407
Materials Added To Fuel
407
Fuel System Cautions
408
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
409
Vehicle Certification Label
412
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
412
Tire Size
412
Rim Size
412
Inflation Pressure
413
Curb Weight
413
Overloading
413
Common Towing Definitions
414
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
414
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
414
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
415
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
415
Tongue Weight (TW)
415
Frontal Area
415
Trailer Sway Control
416
Weight-Carrying Hitch
416
Weight-Distributing Hitch
416
Trailer Hitch Classification
417
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
418
Trailer And Tongue Weight
419
Towing Requirements
420
Towing Requirements — Tires
422
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
423
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
424
Towing Tips
425
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
425
Automatic Transmission
425
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
426
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
427
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
429
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
431
Jack Location
435
Spare Tire Stowage
435
Spare Tire Removal
435
Preparations For Jacking
435
Jacking Instructions
436
Road Tire Installation
442
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
442
Tire Service Kit Storage
444
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
445
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
445
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
446
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
448
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
448
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
449
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
449
(D) Drive Vehicle:
452
(E) After Driving:
452
Preparations For Jump-Start
455
Jump-Starting Procedure
456
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
459
With Ignition Key
463
Automatic Transmission
463
Manual Transmission
464
All Transmissions
464
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
467
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
469
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
471
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
472
REPLACEMENT PARTS
473
Engine Oil
475
Checking Oil Level
475
Change Engine Oil
476
Engine Oil Selection
476
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
476
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
477
Synthetic Engine Oils
477
Materials Added To Engine Oil
477
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
477
Engine Oil Filter
478
Engine Oil Filter Selection
478
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
478
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
478
Maintenance-Free Battery
479
Air Conditioner Maintenance
480
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
481
A/C Air Filter
481
Body Lubrication
483
Windshield Wiper Blades
483
Adding Washer Fluid
484
Exhaust System
484
Cooling System
487
Coolant Checks
487
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
488
Selection Of Coolant
488
Adding Coolant
489
Cooling System Pressure Cap
490
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
491
Coolant Level
491
Points To Remember
492
Brake System
493
Brake Master Cylinder
493
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If Equipped
496
Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission)
496
Special Additives
496
Fluid Level Check
497
Fluid And Filter Changes
497
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
498
Selection Of Lubricant (CVT)
498
Special Additives
498
Fluid Level Check
499
Fluid And Filter Changes
499
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
500
Lubricant Selection
500
Fluid Level Check
500
Frequency Of Fluid Change
500
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD Models Only
500
Lubricant Selection
500
Fluid Level Check
500
Frequency Of Fluid Change
500
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models Only
501
Lubricant Selection
501
Fluid Level Check
501
Frequency Of Fluid Change
501
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
501
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
501
What Causes Corrosion?
502
Washing
502
Special Care
503
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
503
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
504
Interior Care
505
Cleaning Headlights
505
Glass Surfaces
506
Instrument Panel Cover
506
Instrument Panel Bezels
506
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
507
Integrated Power Module
509
VEHICLE STORAGE
513
Headlamps
514
Fog Lamps
515
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
515
License Lamps
516
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
516
Engine
517
Chassis
519
Maintenance Chart
524
Prepare For The Appointment
531
Prepare A List
531
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
532
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
532
In Mexico Contact:
533
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
533
Service Contract
533
WARRANTY INFORMATION
534
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
535
In Canada
535
Treadwear
537
Traction Grades
538
Temperature Grades
538
INDEX
539

2015 Jeep Compass Overview

Introduction

The 2015 Jeep Compass is a versatile compact SUV designed to blend everyday utility with rugged Jeep styling and capabilities. With its distinctive seven-slot grille and muscular stance, the Compass offers a combination of modern comfort and classic off-road heritage. Ideal for urban commuting or weekend adventures, this model caters to a wide range of drivers who appreciate both function and form.

Powertrains

The 2015 Compass comes equipped with two engine choices, ensuring a balance between performance and efficiency. The base engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, producing 158 horsepower while offering commendable fuel economy. For those seeking a bit more power, the available 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 172 horsepower, enhancing acceleration and responsiveness. Both engines can be paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), allowing drivers to select the driving experience that suits them best.

Trims

The Compass is available in several trims, including the Sport, Latitude, and Limited, each offering a unique set of features. The Sport trim serves as the base model, featuring essential amenities like air conditioning, a four-speaker sound system, and 16-inch steel wheels. The Latitude trim adds premium features such as alloy wheels, a touchscreen display, and available 4WD options. For those looking for luxury, the Limited trim enhances the experience with leather upholstery, a premium sound system, and advanced safety features.

Features

Across its trims, the 2015 Jeep Compass offers a range of modern features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard features include Bluetooth connectivity, an auxiliary audio jack, and available navigation. Advanced safety features such as traction control, stability control, and multiple airbags further enhance occupant protection on the road.

Owners Manual

The 2015 Jeep Compass owners manual serves as a comprehensive guide for current and prospective owners. It provides detailed information ranging from vehicle maintenance tips to troubleshooting common issues, ensuring that drivers can maximize their Compass ownership experience. This informative manual is essential for understanding the vehicle’s features, safety systems, and warranty information.

User manual download

The Jeep Compass owner manual for the 2015 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2015 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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