Jeep 2017 COMPASS Quick Reference Manual

2017 COMPASS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

STARTING AND OPERATING

Electric Park Brake (EPB)

Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric
Park Brake System (EPB) that offers greater
convenience. The park brake switch is located
in the center console.

Parking Brake Switch

To apply the park brake manually, pull up on the
switch momentarily. The BRAKE warning lamp
in the instrument cluster and an indicator on
the switch will illuminate.

To release the park brake manually, the ignition
switch must be in RUN. Then put your foot on
the brake pedal and push the park brake switch
down momentarily. Once the park brake is fully
disengaged, the BRAKE warning lamp and the
switch indicator will extinguish.

The park brake can also be automatically re­leased. With the engine running and the trans­mission in gear, release the brake pedal and
depress the throttle pedal. For safety reasons,
your seat belt must also be fastened.

NOTE:

• You may hear a slight whirring sound from
the back of the vehicle while the parking
brake engages or disengages.

• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you
are engaging or disengaging the parking
brake, you may notice a small amount of
brake pedal movement.

• The new Auto Park Brake feature can be
used to apply the park brake automatically
every time you park the vehicle. Auto Park
Brake can be enabled and disabled in the
Settings menu in Uconnect.

• The parking brake can be engaged even
when the ignition switch is OFF, however, it
can only be disengaged when the ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN position.

SafeHold a new feature that will automatically

•
apply the park brake under certain conditions.
The EPB monitors the status of the driver’s
seat belt, driver’s door and pedal positions to
determine if the driver may have exited while
the vehicle is still capable of moving and will
then automatically apply the park brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.

• The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the
EPB switch is held for longer than 20 sec­onds in either the released or applied posi­tion. The light will extinguish upon releasing
the switch.

Auto Park Brake

The EPB can be programmed to be applied
automatically whenever the vehicle speed is
below 1.9 mph (3 km/h) and the automatic
transmission is placed in PARK, or with a
manual transmission, whenever the ignition
switch is in the OFF position. Auto Park Brake is
enabled and disabled by customer selection
through the Customer Programmable Features
section of the Uconnect Settings.

Any single Auto Park Brake application can be
bypassed by pushing the EPB switch to the
release position while the transmission is
placed in PARK (automatic transmission) and
the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals.

SELEC-TERRAIN

Selec-Terrain combines the capabilities of the
vehicle control systems, along with driver input,
to provide the best performance for all terrains.

Mode Selection Guide

Rotate the Selec-Terrain knob to select the
desired mode.

Selec-Terrain Switch

Selec-Terrain Switch (Trailhawk)

• AUTO: This four-wheel drive operation is a

continuous operation, is fully automatic and
can be used on and off road. This mode
balances traction to ensure maneuverability
and acceleration improvement compared to
a vehicle with two wheel drive. This mode
also reduces fuel consumption, since it al­lows the disconnect of the drive shaft where
conditions permit.

• SNOW: This mode allows you to have greater

stability under conditions of bad weather.
For use on and off road on surfaces with poor
traction, such as roads covered with snow.
When in SNOW mode (depending on certain
operating conditions), the transmission may
use second gear (rather than first gear) dur­ing launches, to minimize wheel slippage.

• SAND: For off-road driving or use on surfaces

with poor traction, such as dry sand. The
transmission is set to provide maximum trac­tion.

• MUD: For off-road driving or use on surfaces

with poor traction, such as roads covered by
mud or wet grass.

• ROCK (Trailhawk only): This mode is only

available in 4WD LOW range. The device
sets the vehicle to maximize traction and
allow the highest steering capacity for off­road surfaces. This mode gives you the maxi­mum performance off-road. Use for low
speed obstacles such as large rocks, deep
ruts, etc.

NOTE:

• Rock mode is only available on the vehicles
equipped with the Off-Road package.

• Activate the Hill Descent Control for steep
downhill control. See “Electronic Brake
Control System” in this section for further
information.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/
WASHER FEATURES

Front Wiper Operation

The windshield wiper/washer controls are
located on the lever on the right side of the
steering column.

Windshield Wiper Stalk

1 — Rear Wiper Operation
2 — Front Wiper Operation

SPEED CONTROL

Front Wiper Operation

The front wipers are operated by rotating a
switch, located on the end of the lever.

Rear Wiper Operation

The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a
switch, located at the middle of the lever.

NOTE:

When the front wipers are activated and reverse
gear is engaged, the rear wiper will activate to
clear the rear window.

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped

This feature senses moisture on the windshield
and automatically activates the wipers for the
driver. The feature is especially useful for road
splash or overspray from the windshield wash­ers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the
multifunction lever to one of two settings to
activate this feature. Rain Sensing Wipers are
activated through the Uconnect Settings.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals

Speed Control

When engaged, the Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than
25 mph (40 km/h).

Speed Control Switches

1 — Push Cancel
2 — Push Set+/Accel
3 — Push Resume
4 — Push On/Off
5 — Push Set-/Decel

To Activate

Push the on/off button. To turn the system off,
push the on/off button a second time. The
system should be turned off when not in use.

To Set A Desired Speed

Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, push the SET
button and release. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the
CANC button, or normal brake pressure while
slowing the vehicle will deactivate Speed Con­trol without erasing the set speed memory.
Pushing the on/off button or turning the igni­tion switch OFF erases the set speed in
memory.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the
RES button and release.

PARKSENSE

To Increase Speed

When the Speed Control is set, you can in­crease speed by pushing the SET (+) button.

To Decrease Speed

When the Speed Control is set, you can de­crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button.

To Accelerate For Passing

Press the accelerator as you would normally.
When the pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals.

ParkSense Rear Park Assist — If
Equipped

ParkSense Switch

• The four ParkSense sensors, located in the
rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind
the vehicle that is within the sensor’s field of
view.

• The sensors can detect obstacles from ap­proximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to
79 inches (200 cm) from the rear bumper
while the vehicle is in REVERSE. When an
obstacle is detected, a warning will display
in the instrument cluster, and a chime will
sound (when Sound and Display is selected
from the Uconnect Settings/Customer Pro­grammable Features section of the
Uconnect System screen). As the vehicle
moves closer to the object, the chime rate
will change from single 1/2 second tone, to
slow, to fast, to continuous.

• If the system detects a potential impact
with an object, the vehicle brakes may be
applied.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals.

PARKVIEW

SAFETY FEATURES

Parkview Rear Back-Up Camera
— If Equipped

You can see an on-screen image of the rear of
your vehicle whenever the transmission is
shifted into REVERSE. The ParkView Rear
Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the
Uconnect Display, located on the center stack
of the instrument panel.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals.

Blind Spot Monitoring — If
Equipped

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses
two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear
bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable
vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles,
etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the
rear/front/side of the vehicle.

The BSM warning light, located in the outside
mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a
blind spot zone.

BSM Warning Light

Rear Cross Path

The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended
to aid the driver when backing out of parking
spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles
may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously
out of the parking space until the rear end of the
vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will then
have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an
oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.

Mode Of Operation

Three selectable modes of operation are
available through the Uconnect System.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals.

LIFTGATE

Forward Collision Warning With
Mitigation — If Equipped

The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
provides the driver with active braking, audible
and visual warnings [within the instrument
cluster display] and may apply a brake jerk to
warn the driver when it detects a potential
frontal collision. The warnings and limited
braking are intended to provide the driver with
enough time to react and avoid or mitigate the
potential collision.

FCW monitors the information from the
forward-looking sensor, as well as the Elec­tronic Brake Controller (EBC) to calculate a
probable collision. When the system deter­mines that a collision is probable, a warning
message (both audible and visual) will be dis­played within the cluster display along with a
brake jerk warning (previously enabled in the
Uconnect Settings). When the system senses
the driver applying the brakes to avoid a prob­able collision, additional brake force will be

provided to the vehicle. When the system deter­mines a collision with the vehicle in front of you
is no longer probable, the warning message will
be deactivated.

NOTE:

The FCW feature can be customized and turned
off through the Uconnect System touchscreen.

For further information and applicable warn­ings and cautions, please refer to your Owner’s
Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals.

Opening

To unlock the liftgate, use the key fob or acti­vate the power door lock switches located on
the driver door.

To open the liftgate, squeeze the electronic
liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with
one fluid motion.

Liftgate Handle Location

UCONNECT

Closing

Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate
lowering the liftgate. Release the handle when
the liftgate takes over the closing effort.

NOTE:

Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate may
be locked.

Please refer to your Owner’s Manual on
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals for further
information.

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO

Uconnect 5.0

Uconnect 5.0

• 5.0” Full Color Touchscreen Display

• Bluetooth Connectivity/Bluetooth Streaming
Audio

Uconnect 7.0

Uconnect 7.0

• 7.0” Full Color Touchscreen Display

• Bluetooth Connectivity/Bluetooth Streaming
Audio

Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV

Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV

• 8.4” Full Color Touchscreen Display

• Navigation on the bottom bar menu (if
equipped)

• Bluetooth Connectivity/Bluetooth Streaming
Audio

Refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supple­ment or the Uconnect Voice Recognition Tip
Card for further information about the
Uconnect Systems.

SIRIUSXM GUARDIAN — IF
EQUIPPED

Activation

To unlock the full potential of SiriusXM Guard­ian in your vehicle, you must activate your
SiriusXM Guardian services.

1. Press the Apps icon on the bottom of your
in-vehicle touchscreen.

2. Select the Activate Services icon from your
list of apps.

3. Select “Customer Care” to speak with a
SiriusXM Guardian Customer Care agent
who will activate services in your vehicle, or
select “Enter Email” to activate on the web.

Once you have activated your services, you’re
only a few steps away from using remote com­mands.

Mobile App

To use the SiriusXM Guardian app:

• Once you have activated your SiriusXM
Guardian services, download the SiriusXM
Guardian app to your mobile device. Use
your Owner Account login and password to
open the app.

• Once on the “Remote” screen, you can begin
using Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Remote
Vehicle Start, and activate your horn and
lights remotely, if equipped.

• Press the “Location” button on the bottom
menu bar of the app to bring up a map to
locate your vehicle or send a location to your
Uconnect Navigation, if equipped.

• Press the “Settings” side menu in the upper
left corner of the app to bring up app settings
and access the Assist Call Centers.

For further information, please visit
siriusxm.com/guardian.

Features

SiriusXM Guardian provides you with access to
many in-vehicle features, whereas the SiriusXM
Guardian Mobile App provides remote features.

In-Vehicle Features

SiriusXM Guardian enhances your ownership
and driving experience by connecting your ve­hicle to an operable network connection. When
connected to an operable network, you can:

• Place a call to a local Emergency Services
Agent for emergency assistance.

• Get operator assistance using the ASSIST
button on your interior rearview mirror.

Remote Features

The SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App helps you
activate features from a distance. The remote
features are:

• Place a SiriusXM Guardian Care call for
customer assistance.

• Use the Vehicle Finder feature to find where
you parked.

• Use the Send & Go feature to send a naviga­tion route from your mobile device to your
vehicle’s navigation system.

• Receive text or email notifications if your
vehicle's security alarm goes off.

• Receive stolen vehicle assistance, using
GPS technology to help authorities locate
your vehicle if it is stolen.

• Remotely lock/unlock your doors, activate
your horn and lights, and start your vehicle
from virtually anywhere, using the SiriusXM
Guardian App from your device. You can also
do so by logging into your owner site, or by
calling SiriusXM Guardian Care when your
vehicle has an operable network connection.
Services can only be used where coverage is
available; see coverage map for details.

• Receive monthly Vehicle Health Reports,
and Alerts whenever a problem is detected
under the hood.

For further information on SiriusXM Guardian,
refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supple­ment.

Vehicle Finder And Send & Go

Two of the most convenient remote features of
the SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App are Vehicle
Finder and Send & Go.

Vehicle Finder

Vehicle Finder allows you to find the location of
your vehicle when you have lost it. You can also
sound the alarm and flash the lights to make
finding your vehicle even easier. To find your
vehicle:

1. Press the “Location” tab on the SiriusXM
Guardian Mobile App bottom bar.

2. Select the “Vehicle” icon to determine the
location of your vehicle.

3. Select the “Find Route” button that
appears, once your vehicle is located.

4. Select your preferred Navigation App to
route a path to your vehicle.

Send & Go

Send & Go allows you to search for a destination
on your mobile device and then send the route
to your vehicle’s native navigation system.
To send a navigation route to your vehicle:

1. Press the “Location” tab on the SiriusXM
Guardian Mobile App bottom bar.

2. Either type in the destination you would like
to navigate to, or search through one of the
categories provided.

3. Select the destination you want to route to
from the list that appears.

4. Press the “Send To Vehicle” button, and
then confirm the destination by pressing
“Yes,” to send the navigation route to the
Uconnect Navigation in your vehicle.

5. Finally, confirm the route inside your vehicle
by pressing the “Go Now” option on the
pop-up that appears on the touchscreen,
when the vehicle is started.

JEEP VEHICLE OWNERS
MOBILE APP

Key Features

• Owner Information For Your Vehicle

• Accident Assistant

• Parking Reminder

• Dealer Locator

• Brand Heritage

• Parts, Accessories, and Gear Store

To get this FREE application, go directly to the
App Store or Google Play Store and enter the
search keyword “Jeep”.

The Jeep Vehicle Owner’s
Information Application is
the essential app for owners
of Jeep brand vehicles. The
app puts driver and lifestyle
information right in the

palm of your hand, any­where you go. Whether it’s providing informa­tion about specific product features, taking a
tour through your vehicle’s heritage, knowing
what steps to take following an accident, or
scheduling your next appointment, we know
you’ll find the app an important extension of
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enjoy the ride.

Features/Benefits

• Available for free on iOS and Android smart­phones and tablets.

• Select Jeep brand vehicles from model year
2011 to current model year.

• You can also add other Chrysler, Dodge,
Ram, FIAT, or Alfa Romeo vehicles.*

• Easy access to vehicle information anywhere
you go using categories, bookmarks, search
and an A-Z index.

• Vehicle information such as operating
instructions, maintenance, service history,
vehicle controls and emergency procedures.

• Find a dealer or an FCA-certified repair
facility.

• Easily document and email an accident
report.

• A parking reminder that allows you to drop a
pin on your location and navigate back to
your vehicle.

• Contact customer care with one click.

• Access to vehicle heritage, parts, accesso­ries, and social media networks.

• Schedule your next service appointment.

• Available in English and Spanish.

*App supports selected vehicles from model
year 2011 to present.

To get this FREE application, go directly to the
App Store or Google Play Store and enter the
search keyword “Jeep”.

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DOWNLOAD A FREE ELECTRONIC COPY of the

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Whether it’s providing
information about specific
product features, taking a
tour through your vehicle’s

heritage, knowing what
steps to take following an accident,
or scheduling your next appointment,
we know you’ll find the app an
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brand vehicle. Simply download the
app, select your make and model and
enjoy the ride. To get this app, go
directly to the App Store or Google
Play and enter the search keyword
“JEEP” (U.S. market only).

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