2018 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Compass
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
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
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
17
KEYS
21
Key Fob
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
22
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
23
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
23
Programming Additional Key Fobs
25
Request For Additional Key Fobs
25
General Information
26
IGNITION SWITCH
26
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
26
Vehicle On Message
28
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
29
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped
29
Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped
30
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
31
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation — If Equipped
31
General Information
32
SENTRY KEY
32
Replacement Keys
33
Customer Key Programming
33
General Information
33
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
34
Rearming Of The System
34
To Arm The System
34
To Disarm The System
34
Security System Manual Override
35
DOORS
35
Manual Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
36
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
36
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
40
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
41
SEATS
42
Manual Seats — If Equipped
42
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
42
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
43
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
43
Fold-Forward Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
44
Power Seats — If Equipped
45
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward
45
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
46
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
47
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
48
To Lower The Rear Seat
48
To Raise The Rear Seat
49
HEAD RESTRAINTS
49
Front Head Restraint Adjustment
49
Rear Head Restraints
51
STEERING WHEEL
52
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
52
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
53
MIRRORS
54
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
54
Electrochromic Mirror — If Equipped
54
Outside Mirrors
55
Power Adjustment Mirrors
56
Folding Mirrors
57
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
57
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
58
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
58
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
59
Headlight Switch
59
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
59
Multifunction Lever
60
High/Low Beam Switch
60
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
60
Flash-To-Pass
61
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
61
Headlight Time Delay
61
Lights-On Reminder
62
Fog Lights — If Equipped
62
Turn Signals
62
Lane Change Assist
63
Battery Saver Feature
63
INTERIOR LIGHTS
63
Interior Courtesy Lights
63
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
64
Ambient Light Control — If Equipped
64
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
65
Windshield Wiper Operation
65
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
67
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
68
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
68
CLIMATE CONTROLS
69
Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen Overview
69
Climate Controls Description
69
Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview
73
Climate Controls Description
75
Climate Control Functions
79
A/C (Air Conditioning)
79
Recirculation
79
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
80
Automatic Operation
80
Manual Operation Override
80
Operating Tips
81
Summer Operation
81
Winter Operation
81
Vacation/Storage
81
Window Fogging
81
Outside Air Intake
82
Cabin Air Filter
82
Operating Tips Chart
82
WINDOWS
83
Power Window Controls
83
Auto-Down Feature
84
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
84
Reset Auto-Up
85
Window Lockout Switch
85
Wind Buffeting
85
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
86
Opening Sunroof — Express
87
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
87
Closing Sunroof — Express
87
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
87
Venting Sunroof — Express
87
Opening Power Shade — Express
88
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode
88
Closing Power Shade — Express
88
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode
88
Pinch Protect Feature
89
Wind Buffeting
89
Sunroof Maintenance
89
HOOD
89
Opening The Hood
89
Closing The Hood
90
LIFTGATE
91
Opening
91
Closing
92
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
92
Cargo Area Features
94
Cargo Load Floor
94
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
96
Rear Storage Bins
97
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
97
Storage
97
Glove Compartment
97
Console Storage Compartment
97
Cupholders
98
Power Outlets
99
Power Inverter — If Equipped
101
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
101
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
103
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
104
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
106
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
107
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
107
Oil Change Reset
109
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
110
Speedometer
110
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
110
Fuel Economy
111
Driver Assist
112
Trip Info
112
Stop/Start – If Equipped
112
Audio
112
Stored Messages
112
Screen Setup
112
Vehicle Settings — If Equipped
114
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
117
TRIP COMPUTER
119
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
120
Red Warning Lights
120
— Air Bag Warning Light
120
— Brake Warning Light
120
— Battery Charge Warning Light
122
— Door Open Warning Light
122
— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
122
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
122
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
123
— Hood Open Warning Light
123
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
123
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
123
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
123
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
123
— Transmission Fault Warning Light
124
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
124
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
124
Yellow Warning Lights
124
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
124
— Electronic Park Brake Warning Light
125
— Fuel Cutoff Warning Light — If Equipped
125
— LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
125
— Service LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
125
— Low Coolant Level Warning Light
125
— Low Fuel Warning Light
125
— Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
125
— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
125
— Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
126
— Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
126
— Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
126
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
127
— Towing Hook Breakdown Warning Light — If Equipped
128
Yellow Indicator Lights
128
— Active Speed Limiter Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped
128
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
128
— 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
129
— 4WD Lock Indicator Light
129
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
129
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
130
— Forward Collision Indicator Light — If Equipped
130
— Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
130
— Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator Light
130
White Indicator Lights
130
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator
130
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
130
— Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
130
— Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped
131
— Active Speed Limiter ON Indicator Light — If Equipped
131
Green Indicator Lights
131
— Active Speed Limiter SET Indicator Light
131
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
131
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
131
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
131
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
131
— Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
132
— Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
132
— Automatic High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped
132
Blue Indicator Lights
132
— High Beam Indicator Light
132
Gray Indicator Lights
132
— Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
132
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
133
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
133
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
134
SAFETY
137
SAFETY FEATURES
138
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
138
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
139
Electronic Brake Control System
139
Traction Control System (TCS)
139
Brake Assist System (BAS)
140
Brake System Warning Light
140
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
140
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
141
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
141
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
141
ESC Operating Modes
143
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
145
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
146
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
148
Towing With HSA
149
Disabling And Enabling HSA
149
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
149
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
149
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
149
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
150
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
150
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
155
Modes Of Operation
156
General Information
157
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
158
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
158
FCW Settings
159
Changing FCW Sensitivity And Operating Status
160
FCW Limited Warning
160
Service FCW Warning
161
General Information
161
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
161
Base System
163
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
164
Service TPMS Warning
164
Premium System — If Equipped
165
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
165
SERVICE TPMS Warning
166
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
168
General Information
168
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
169
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
169
Important Safety Precautions
169
Seat Belt Systems
170
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
170
Lap/Shoulder Belts
171
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
173
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
175
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
175
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
177
Seat Belt Extender
179
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
180
Seat Belt Pretensioner
181
Energy Management Feature
181
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
181
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
183
Air Bag System Components
183
Air Bag Warning Light
184
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
185
Front Air Bags
185
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
186
Front Air Bag Operation
187
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
188
Knee Impact Bolsters
194
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
195
Supplemental Side Air Bags
195
Air Bag System Components
199
If A Deployment Occurs
199
Enhanced Accident Response System
200
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
201
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
203
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
203
Child Restraints
204
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
205
Infant And Child Restraints
206
Older Children And Child Restraints
207
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
208
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
209
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
210
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
210
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
213
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
213
Center Seat LATCH
214
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
214
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
215
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
215
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
216
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
217
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:
219
Transporting Pets
220
SAFETY TIPS
220
Transporting Passengers
220
Exhaust Gas
221
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
222
Seat Belts
222
Air Bag Warning Light
222
Defroster
222
Floor Mat Safety Information
222
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
224
Tires
224
Lights
224
Door Latches
224
Fluid Leaks
224
STARTING AND OPERATING
225
STARTING THE ENGINE
228
Normal Starting
228
Automatic Transmission
229
Manual Transmission
230
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
230
Extended Park Starting
230
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
231
If Engine Fails To Start
231
Stopping The Engine
232
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
232
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
233
PARK BRAKE
234
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
234
Auto Park Brake
237
SafeHold
237
Brake Service Mode
238
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
239
Shifting
240
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
240
Downshifting
241
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
242
Parking
243
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
243
Ignition Park Interlock
245
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
245
Six-Speed Or Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission
245
Gear Ranges
247
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
253
Jeep Active Drive
253
Four Wheel Drive (4x4)
253
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED
255
Mode Selection Guide
255
POWER STEERING
257
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
258
Automatic Mode
258
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
258
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
259
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
260
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
260
System Malfunction
260
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
261
To Activate
261
To Set A Desired Speed
262
To Vary The Speed Setting
262
To Accelerate For Passing
263
To Resume Speed
263
To Deactivate
263
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
263
ParkSense Sensors
264
ParkSense Warning Display
264
ParkSense Display
264
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
268
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
268
Cleaning The ParkSense System
268
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
269
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
270
LaneSense Operation
270
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
271
LaneSense Warning Message
272
Changing LaneSense Status
277
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
277
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
279
VEHICLE LOADING
281
Certification Label
281
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
281
Payload
281
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
282
Tire Size
282
Rim Size
282
Inflation Pressure
282
Curb Weight
282
Loading
282
TRAILER TOWING
283
Common Towing Definitions
283
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
283
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
283
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
284
Tongue Weight (TW)
284
Trailer Frontal Area
284
Trailer Sway Control
284
Weight-Carrying Hitch
284
Weight-Distributing Hitch
284
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
285
Trailer And Tongue Weight
286
Towing Requirements
287
Towing Requirements — Tires
288
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
288
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
289
Towing Tips
291
Automatic Transmission
291
Speed Control — If Equipped
291
Cooling System
291
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
292
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
292
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
292
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models
293
DRIVING TIPS
293
On-Road Driving Tips
293
Off-Road Driving Tips
294
When To Use 4WD LOW Range
294
Driving Through Water
294
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
295
Hill Climbing
295
Traction Downhill
296
After Driving Off-Road
296
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
299
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
301
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
301
BULB REPLACEMENT
307
Replacement Bulbs
307
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
308
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
309
Replacing Interior Bulbs
315
FUSES
321
General Information
321
Fuse Location
322
Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution Unit
322
Interior Fuses
328
Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit
330
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
332
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
333
Preparations For Jacking
335
Jacking Instructions
335
Road Tire Installation
340
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
340
JUMP STARTING
352
Preparations For Jump Start
352
Jump Starting Procedure
353
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
355
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
355
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
356
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
357
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
359
Without The Key Fob
360
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models — With Key Fob
360
4x4 Models
361
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
361
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
363
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
363
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
365
SCHEDULED SERVICING
367
Maintenance Plan
368
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
371
2.4L Engine
371
Checking Oil Level
372
Adding Washer Fluid
372
Maintenance-Free Battery
373
DEALER SERVICE
373
Engine Oil
374
Change Engine Oil
374
Engine Oil Selection — 2.4L Engine
374
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
374
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine
374
Synthetic Engine Oils
375
Materials Added To Engine Oil
375
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
375
Engine Oil Filter
375
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
375
Air Conditioner Maintenance
376
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped
377
A/C Air Filter
377
Body Lubrication
377
Wiper Blades
377
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
378
Exhaust System
380
Cooling System
382
Coolant Checks
382
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
383
Selection Of Coolant
383
Adding Coolant
384
Cooling System Pressure Cap
385
Disposal Of Used Coolant
385
Coolant Level
385
Points To Remember
386
Brake System
386
Brake Master Cylinder
387
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
388
Lubricant Selection
388
Fluid Level Check
388
Frequency Of Fluid Change
388
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
388
Selection Of Lubricant
388
Special Additives
389
Fluid Level Check
389
Fluid And Filter Changes
389
RAISING THE VEHICLE
390
TIRES
390
Tire Safety Information
390
Tire Markings
390
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
394
Tire Terminology And Definitions
395
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
396
Loading
397
Tires — General Information
400
Tire Pressure
400
Tire Inflation Pressures
401
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
402
Radial Ply Tires
402
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
403
Tire Spinning
403
Tread Wear Indicators
404
Life Of Tire
404
Replacement Tires
405
Tire Types
406
All Season Tires — If Equipped
406
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
406
Snow Tires
407
Spare Tires — If Equipped
407
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
407
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
408
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
408
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
409
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
409
Tire Rotation Recommendations
410
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
412
Treadwear
412
Traction Grades
412
Temperature Grades
412
STORING THE VEHICLE
413
BODYWORK
414
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
414
What Causes Corrosion?
414
Body And Underbody Maintenance
414
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
414
Cleaning Headlights
416
Preserving The Bodywork
416
Washing
416
Special Care
417
INTERIORS
417
Seats And Fabric Parts
417
Seat Belt Maintenance
418
Plastic And Coated Parts
418
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
419
Leather Parts
419
Glass Surfaces
419
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
421
IDENTIFICATION DATA
422
Vehicle Identification Number
422
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
423
Torque Specifications
423
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
424
2.4L Engine
424
Reformulated Gasoline
425
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
425
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
425
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
426
MMT In Gasoline
426
Materials Added To Fuel
426
Fuel System Cautions
427
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
427
FLUID CAPACITIES
428
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
429
Engine
429
Chassis
430
MULTIMEDIA
431
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
433
DRAG & DROP MENU BAR
433
CYBERSECURITY
434
UCONNECT SETTINGS
436
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 3 Settings
436
Display
437
Units
438
Clock & Date
439
Safety/Assistance
440
Brakes — If Equipped
443
Lights
444
Doors & Locks
445
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
447
Engine Off Options
448
Audio
449
Phone/Bluetooth
450
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
451
Restore Settings
452
Clear Personal Data
452
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4 Settings
453
Language
454
Display
454
Units
455
Voice
455
Time & Date
456
Safety/Driving Assistance — If Equipped
457
Brakes
458
Lights
459
Doors & Locks
460
Engine Off Options — If Equipped
461
Audio
462
Phone
464
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
464
Restore Settings
465
Clear Personal Data
466
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4/4C NAV Settings
467
Language
468
Display
469
Units
471
Voice
471
Clock
472
Safety & Driving Assistance
473
Brakes
475
Lights
476
Doors & Locks
478
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
480
Engine Off Options
480
Radio
481
Audio
481
Phone/Bluetooth
482
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
483
Radio Setup — If Equipped
484
Restore Settings
485
Clear Personal Data
486
System Information
486
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
487
Radio Operation
488
Media Mode
488
AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL
488
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
489
Regulatory And Safety Information
489
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
490
Introducing Uconnect
490
Get Started
492
Basic Voice Commands
492
Radio
493
Media
494
Phone
496
Voice Text Reply
497
Climate
498
Navigation (4C NAV)
499
SiriusXM Guardian (4C/4C NAV)— If Equipped
500
Register (4C/4C NAV)
501
Vehicle Health Report/Alert (4C/4C NAV)
501
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)
502
SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV)
503
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
504
Using Do Not Disturb
505
Android Auto — If Equipped
506
Apple CarPlay — If Equipped
507
General Information
508
Additional Information
508
CD MAINTENANCE
509
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
511
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
512
Prepare For The Appointment
512
Prepare A List
512
Be Reasonable With Requests
512
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
512
FCA US LLC Customer Center
513
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
513
In Mexico Contact
513
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
513
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
513
Service Contract
514
WARRANTY INFORMATION
515
MOPAR PARTS
515
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2018 Jeep Compass Overview
Introduction
The 2018 Jeep Compass is a versatile compact SUV designed for adventure enthusiasts and urban dwellers alike. It combines rugged off-road capability with a refined interior and impressive technology, making it an excellent choice for those seeking both excitement and comfort in their daily drives. With a bold design inspired by its larger sibling, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Compass showcases a modern aesthetic while maintaining the iconic Jeep heritage.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2018 Compass offers a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers a capable 180 horsepower, providing adequate power for both city commuting and off-road excursions. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission or a nine-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth and efficient gear shifts. The available all-wheel-drive system enhances traction and stability, making it suitable for a variety of terrains, whether you’re navigating snowy roads or tackling rugged trails.
Trims
The 2018 Compass is available in several trims, including the Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk. Each trim level features a range of upgrades and options to cater to different lifestyles. The Sport trim offers essential features, while the Latitude enhances comfort with additional technology and convenience options. The Limited trim adds a touch of luxury, while the Trailhawk is designed for serious off-roaders, boasting true four-wheel-drive capabilities and rugged design elements.
Features
Inside, the 2018 Jeep Compass is well-appointed with modern features. Standard equipment includes a Uconnect infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, and available smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims offer luxurious additions such as leather upholstery, heated front seats, and advanced safety technologies including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2018 Jeep Compass serves as an invaluable resource, providing essential information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and safety features. It guides owners through the various technologies and systems, ensuring they can maximize the capabilities of their SUV while keeping it in excellent condition. Overall, the 2018 Jeep Compass combines capability, comfort, and technology, making it a standout option in the compact SUV segment.
User manual download
The Jeep Compass owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2018 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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