2016 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual
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2016 Compass 2016 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS® 2016 Compass 16MK49-126-AE OWNER’S MANUAL ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Fourth Edition Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3 2 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................101 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................209 4 5 STARTINGANDOPERATING....................................................325 5 6 WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................445 6 7 MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................485 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................543 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................551 9 10 INDEX.....................................................................563 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7 Ⅵ ROLLOVER WARNING ...................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials your satisfaction. that are traditional to our vehicles. ROLLOVER WARNING This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. tions and recommendations in this manual will help Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it may not. should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by 1 injury. Drive carefully. two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Rollover Warning Label Consult the following table for a description of the Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the this Owner’s Manual: U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1 This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warn- ings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through Vehicle Identification Number the windshield. This number also is stamped into the right front body, on the right front seat crossmember under the carpet and the vehicle registration and title. 8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12 ▫ To Arm The System ....................18 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12 ▫ Rearming The System ...................19 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............14 ▫ To Disarm The System...................19 ▫ Key Fob-In-Ignition Reminder .............14 ▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override ......20 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ..........................15 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED . .20 ▫ Replacement Key Fobs ..................16 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........20 ▫ Customer Key Programming ..............17 ▫ Key Fob Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press . .21 ▫ General Information ....................18 ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped ........22 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............22 IF EQUIPPED ..........................18 ▫ Sound Horn With Key Fob Lock ............22 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . .23 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle ..............................28 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................24 Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................29 ▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........24 ▫ Manual Door Locks .....................29 ▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement .............24 ▫ Power Door Locks .....................30 ▫ General Information ....................25 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Ⅵ REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — Rear Doors ..........................33 IF EQUIPPED ..........................26 Ⅵ POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ........35 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ................26 ▫ Power Window Switches .................35 ▫ Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If ▫ Auto-Down ..........................36 Equipped ............................27 ▫ Window Lockout Switch .................37 ▫ To Enter Remote Start ...................27 Ⅵ LIFTGATE ............................37 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........39 The Vehicle...........................28 ▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................41 ▫ Transporting Passengers..................96 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........60 ▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................97 2 ▫ Child Restraints .......................75 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle .............................98 ▫ Transporting Pets ......................95 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....95 Outside The Vehicle ...................100 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS ..........................96 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the gear selector in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission). numbers can be used to order duplicate Remote Keyless 2. Place the ignition in the ACC (Accessory) position. Entry (RKE) Key Fobs. Ask your authorized