2017 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Compass
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
Essential Information
7
Symbols
8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
11
FRONT VIEW
12
REAR VIEW
13
INSTRUMENT PANEL
14
INTERIOR
15
A Word About Your Keys
21
Locking Doors With A Key
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
21
Key Fob Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
22
Programming Additional Key Fobs
22
Key Fob Battery Replacement
22
Ignition Key Removal
23
Replacement Key Fobs
26
Customer Key Programming
26
To Arm The System
28
Rearming The System
28
To Disarm The System
28
How To Use Remote Start
29
Remote Start Abort Message Display
29
To Enter Remote Start
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
30
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
32
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
32
Auto Lock Doors Programming
33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
34
Manual Seats
36
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
36
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
37
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
38
Driver's Seatback Recline
38
Power Seats — If Equipped
38
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
39
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
39
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
39
Heated Seats — If Equipped
40
Folding Rear Seat
41
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
43
Inside Day/Night Mirror
46
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
46
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
47
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
47
Folding Outside Mirrors
47
Power Mirrors
48
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
48
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
48
Headlights And Parking Lights
49
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
49
High/Low Beam Switch
49
Flash-To-Pass
49
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
50
Fog Lights — If Equipped
50
Turn Signals
51
Lane Change Assist
51
Lights-On Reminder
51
Instrument Panel Dimming
52
Windshield Wiper Operation
54
Intermittent Wiper System
54
Windshield Washers
55
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
55
Mist Feature
55
Manual Climate Controls
57
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
58
Automatic Climate Controls
61
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
62
Climate Control Functions
65
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
66
Automatic Operation
66
Manual Operation
66
Operating Tips
67
Summer Operation
67
Winter Operation
68
Vacation/Storage
68
Window Fogging
68
Outside Air Intake
68
A/C Air Filter
68
Power Window Switches
70
Auto-Down
71
Opening
72
Opening Sunroof — Express
72
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
73
Venting Sunroof — Express
73
Closing
73
Closing Sunroof — Express
73
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
73
Wind Buffeting
73
Sunshade Operation
73
Pinch Protect Feature
74
Sunroof Maintenance
74
Ignition Off Operation
74
Cargo Area Features
77
Cargo Light
77
Cargo Cover
77
Removable Load Floor
78
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
79
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
81
Programming A Rolling Code
82
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
83
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)
84
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
84
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
85
Using HomeLink
86
Security
86
Troubleshooting Tips
86
General Information
87
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
89
Door Storage
90
Electrical Power Outlets
91
Power Inverter — If Equipped
93
Cupholders
94
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
95
Interactive Display And Controls
102
Oil Change Indicator System
105
Instrument Cluster Display Functions
105
To Reset The Display
105
Compass/Temperature/Audio
105
Average Fuel Economy
106
Distance To Empty (DTE)
106
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
106
Elapsed Time
106
Display Units Of Measure In
106
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
107
Language
107
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
107
Auto Unlock On Exit
107
Key Fob Unlock
107
Flash Lamps With Lock
107
Sound Horn With Lock
108
Headlamp Off Delay
108
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
108
Key Off Power Delay
108
Illuminated Approach
108
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
109
Display Units In
109
Automatic Compass Calibration
109
Manual Compass Calibration
109
Control Buttons
111
STEP Button
111
RESET Button
111
Red Telltale Lights
113
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
113
Air Bag Warning Light
113
Brake Warning Light
114
Vehicle Security Warning Light
115
Oil Pressure Warning Light
116
Battery Charge Warning Light
116
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
117
Yellow Telltale Lights
118
Engine Malfunction Warning Light
118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
122
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
123
Low Fuel Warning Light
123
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
124
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
124
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
125
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
125
Green Telltale Lights
126
Turn Signal Warning Lights
126
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
126
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
127
Blue Telltale Lights
127
High Beam Indicator Light
127
White Telltale Lights
128
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
128
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
129
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
130
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
130
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
134
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
135
Electronic Brake Control System
135
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
135
Brake System Warning Light
136
Brake Assist System (BAS)
136
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
136
Disabling And Enabling HSA
137
Traction Control System (TCS)
138
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
138
ESC Operating Modes
139
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light
141
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
144
Base System
146
Premium System — If Equipped
148
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
152
Important Safety Precautions
152
Seat Belt Systems
153
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
153
Lap/Shoulder Belts
155
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
157
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
158
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
159
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
160
Seat Belt Extender
162
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
163
Seat Belt Pretensioner
163
Energy Management Feature
163
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
164
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
165
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
168
Air Bag System Components
168
Air Bag Warning Light
168
Front Air Bags
170
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
170
Front Air Bag Operation
171
Knee Impact Bolsters
172
Supplemental Side Air Bags
173
Air Bag System Components
176
If A Deployment Occurs
177
Enhanced Accident Response System
178
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
178
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
178
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
179
Child Restraints
180
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
181
Infant And Child Restraints
181
Older Children And Child Restraints
182
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
183
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
184
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
185
Latch Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
185
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
187
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
188
Center Seat LATCH: Four Door
188
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
189
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt
190
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
190
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
191
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
192
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage
194
Transporting Passengers
195
Exhaust Gas
195
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
196
Seat Belts
196
Air Bag Warning Light
196
Defroster
196
Floor Mat Safety Information
196
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
198
Tires
198
Lights
198
Door Latches
198
Fluid Leaks
198
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
201
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
201
Tip Start
201
Normal Starting
202
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
202
If Engine Fails To Start
202
After Starting
203
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
203
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
203
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
206
Recommended Shift Speeds
207
Key Ignition Park Interlock
209
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
209
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
210
Gear Ranges
210
AutoStick (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) — If Equipped
213
Transmission Limp Home Mode
215
Overdrive Operation
215
Torque Converter Clutch
215
Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
216
Gear Ranges
216
AutoStick (CVT) — If Equipped
219
To Activate
223
To Set A Desired Speed
223
To Deactivate
224
To Resume Speed
224
To Vary The Speed Setting
224
To Accelerate For Passing
225
Using Speed Control On Hills
225
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
227
Certification Label
228
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
229
Payload
229
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
229
Tire Size
229
Rim Size
229
Inflation Pressure
229
Curb Weight
229
Common Towing Definitions
231
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
231
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
231
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
231
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
231
Tongue Weight (TW)
231
Trailer Frontal Area
231
Trailer Sway Control
232
Weight-Carrying Hitch
232
Weight-Distributing Hitch
232
Trailer Hitch Classification
233
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
234
Trailer And Tongue Weight
235
Towing Requirements
235
Towing Requirements — Tires
236
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
237
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
237
Towing Tips
239
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
239
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
239
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
240
On-Road Driving Tips
242
Off-Road Driving Tips
242
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged — If Equipped
243
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
243
Hill Climbing
244
Driving Through Water
246
After Driving Off-Road
248
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
249
Replacement Bulbs
251
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
252
Headlamps
252
Fog Lamps
252
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
252
License Lamps
253
Jack Location
258
Spare Tire Stowage
258
Spare Tire Removal
258
Preparations For Jacking
258
Jacking Instructions
259
Road Tire Installation
264
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
264
Tire Service Kit Storage
266
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
267
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
267
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
268
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
269
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
269
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
270
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
270
(D) Drive Vehicle:
272
(E) After Driving:
272
Preparations For Jump-Start
274
Jump-Starting Procedure
276
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
277
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
278
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
278
With Ignition Key
282
Automatic Transmission
282
Manual Transmission
282
All Transmissions
283
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
283
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
283
2.0L Engine
292
2.4L Engine
293
Checking Oil Level
294
Cooling System
294
Coolant Checks
295
Engine Oil
296
Change Engine Oil
296
Engine Oil Selection
296
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
296
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L, 2.4L Engine
296
Synthetic Engine Oils
297
Materials Added To Engine Oil
297
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
297
Engine Oil Filter
297
Air Conditioner Maintenance
297
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
298
A/C Air Filter
298
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
299
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
300
Body Lubrication
300
Windshield Wiper Blades
300
Exhaust System
301
Cooling System
302
Coolant Checks
303
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
303
Selection Of Coolant
303
Adding Coolant
304
Cooling System Pressure Cap
305
Disposal Of Used Coolant
306
Coolant Level
306
Points To Remember
306
Brake System
307
Brake Master Cylinder
307
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
309
Lubricant Selection
309
Fluid Level Check
309
Frequency Of Fluid Change
309
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If Equipped
309
Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission)
309
Special Additives
310
Fluid Level Check
310
Fluid And Filter Changes
310
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
311
Selection Of Lubricant (CVT)
311
Special Additives
311
Fluid Level Check
312
Fluid And Filter Changes
312
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD Models Only
312
Lubricant Selection
312
Fluid Level Check
312
Frequency Of Fluid Change
312
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models Only
313
Lubricant Selection
313
Fluid Level Check
313
Frequency Of Fluid Change
313
Tire Safety Information
313
Tire Markings
314
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
315
Tire Terminology And Definitions
316
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
317
Loading
318
Tires — General Information
320
Tire Pressure
320
Tire Inflation Pressures
322
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
322
Radial Ply Tires
323
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
323
Tire Spinning
324
Tread Wear Indicators
324
Life Of Tire
325
Replacement Tires
325
Tire Types
326
All Season Tires — If Equipped
326
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
327
Snow Tires
327
Spare Tires — If Equipped
328
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
328
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
328
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
329
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
329
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
329
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
331
Treadwear
332
Traction Grades
332
Temperature Grades
333
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
334
What Causes Corrosion?
334
Body And Underbody Maintenance
334
Cleaning Headlights
334
Preserving The Bodywork
334
Washing
334
Seats And Fabric Parts
336
Seat Belt Maintenance
336
Plastic And Coated Parts
336
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
337
Leather Parts
337
Glass Surfaces
337
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
339
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
340
2.0L And 2.4L Engine
343
Reformulated Gasoline
343
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
343
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
344
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
344
MMT In Gasoline
344
Materials Added To Fuel
344
Fuel System Cautions
345
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
346
Engine
347
Chassis
348
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
353
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
353
Electronic Volume Control
353
SEEK Buttons
353
Clock Setting Procedure
353
RW/FF
354
TUNE Control
354
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
354
AM/FM Button
354
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
354
Buttons 1 - 6
355
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
355
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
355
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
356
SEEK Button
356
TIME Button
356
RW/FF
356
AM/FM Button
356
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
357
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
357
Supported Media (Disc Types)
357
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
357
Supported MP3 File Formats
358
Playback Of MP3 Files
358
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
359
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
359
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
359
Electronic Volume Control
360
SEEK Buttons
360
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
360
Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
360
Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
360
TIME Button
360
Clock Setting Procedure
360
INFO Button
361
RW/FF
361
TUNE Control
361
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
361
MUSIC TYPE Button
361
SETUP Button
363
AM/FM Button
363
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
363
Buttons 1 - 6
363
DISC/AUX Button
363
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
364
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
364
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
364
SEEK Button
365
TIME Button
365
RW/FF
365
AM/FM Button
365
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
365
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
365
Supported Media (Disc Types)
365
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
365
Supported MP3 File Formats
366
Playback Of MP3 Files
367
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
367
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
367
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
368
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
368
Uconnect (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
368
System Activation
368
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
368
ESN/SID Access
369
Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
369
Satellite Antenna
369
Reception Quality
369
Operating Instructions — Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
369
SEEK Buttons
369
SCAN Button
370
INFO Button
370
RW/FF
370
TUNE Control
370
MUSIC TYPE Button
370
SETUP Button
370
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
371
Buttons 1 - 6
371
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
371
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped
371
Radio Operation
373
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
374
Using This Feature
375
Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
375
Play Mode
375
List Or Browse Mode
377
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
378
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
378
Play Mode
378
Selecting A Different Audio Device
378
Next Track
378
Previous Track
379
Operation
381
Voice Command Tree
381
Help Command
381
Cancel Command
382
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
382
Dial By Saying A Number
383
Call By Saying A Name
383
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
383
Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook
384
Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries
385
Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry
385
List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook
386
Phone Call Features
386
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
386
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
386
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
387
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
387
Toggling Between Calls
387
Conference Call
387
Three-Way Calling
387
Call Termination
388
Redial
388
Call Continuation
388
Uconnect Phone Features
388
Language Selection
388
Emergency Assistance
389
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
390
Paging
390
Voice Mail Calling
390
Working With Automated Systems
390
Barge In – Overriding Prompts
391
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
391
Phone And Network Status Indicators
391
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
392
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
392
Advanced Phone Connectivity
392
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
392
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
392
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
393
Select Another Mobile Phone
393
Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones
393
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
393
Uconnect Phone Tutorial
393
Voice Training
394
Reset
394
Voice Command
394
Far End Audio Performance
395
Recent Calls
396
Voice Text Reply
396
Bluetooth Communication Link
397
Power-Up
397
Voice Command System Operation
402
Commands
403
Changing The Volume
403
Main Menu
403
Radio AM
404
Radio FM
404
Satellite Radio
404
Disc Mode
405
USB Mode
405
Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode
405
Memo Mode
405
Setup
406
Regulatory And Safety Information
407
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
408
Prepare For The Appointment
410
Prepare A List
410
FCA US LLC Customer Center
411
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
411
In Mexico Contact
411
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
411
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
411
Service Contract
412
WARRANTY INFORMATION
412
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
413
In Canada
413
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
413
INDEX
415
FAQ about the 2017 Jeep Compass Manual
What contains the 2017 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 2017 owner's manual:
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Jeep Compass owners can do
- Maintenance for your Jeep Compass, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
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