Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual

2018

OWNER’S MANUAL

Compass

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

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.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................15

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . .........................................99

SAFETY ........................................................................133

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 2 3 4 5

STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................221

INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................293

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................355

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................407

MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................417

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................493

INDEX..........................................................................499

6 7 8 9 10

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION .........................4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................7

䡵 ROLLOVER WARNING .....................4

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5

▫ Essential Information ......................5

▫ Symbols ...............................5

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....7

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by 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.

INTRODUCTION 5

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

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.

Symbols

Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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 Warnings and Cautions.

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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.

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

䡵 FRONT VIEW ...........................10

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................12

䡵 REAR VIEW.............................11

䡵 INTERIOR ..............................13

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FRONT VIEW

Front View

1 — Hood/Engine Compartment 4 — Wheels/Tires 2 — Headlights 5 — Exterior Mirrors 3 — Windshield 6 — Doors

REAR VIEW

1 — Rear Lights 2 — Rear Windshield Wiper 3 — Liftgate

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Rear View

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Headlight Switch 5 — Instrument Cluster 2 — Air Vents 6 — Windshield Wiper Lever 3 — Multifunction Lever (Behind Steering Wheel) 7 — Glove Compartment 4 — Steering Wheel

INTERIOR

Interior Features

1 — Power Window Switches 5 — Climate Controls 2 — Seats 6 — Switch Panel 3 — Select Terrain Mode Knob — If Equipped 7 — Uconnect Radio 4 — Transmission Gear Selector (Automatic/Manual Options)

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 KEYS .................................19

▫ KeyFob..............................19

䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .......................24

▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ..............24

▫ Vehicle On Message .....................25

䡵 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............26

▫ How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ......26

▫ Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument

Cluster Display — If Equipped ..............27

▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................28

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The

Vehicle ...............................28

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle ...............................28

▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .29

▫ Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer

Activation — If Equipped..................29

▫ General Information .....................29

䡵 SENTRY KEY ............................30

▫ Replacement Keys .......................30

▫ Customer Key Programming ...............31

▫ General Information .....................31

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .31

▫ Rearming Of The System ..................31

▫ To Arm The System .....................32

▫ To Disarm The System ...................32

▫ Security System Manual Override ............32

䡵 DOORS ...............................33

▫ Manual Door Locks ......................33

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▫ Power Door Locks ......................33

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......50

▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........34

▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............38

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors ............................38

䡵 SEATS ................................39

▫ Manual Seats — If Equipped ...............39

▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ................42

▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........43

▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat

Feature ..............................44

䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................46

▫ Front Head Restraint Adjustment ............46

▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................48

䡵 STEERING WHEEL .......................49

▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............49

▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ........49

䡵 MIRRORS ..............................50

▫ Electrochromic Mirror — If Equipped .........51

▫ Outside Mirrors ........................52

▫ Power Adjustment Mirrors .................52

▫ Folding Mirrors .........................53

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............54

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................54

䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................55

▫ Headlight Switch .......................55

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .55

▫ Multifunction Lever .....................56

▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................56

▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —

If Equipped ...........................56

▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................57

▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........57

▫ Headlight Time Delay ....................57

▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................58

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................58

▫ Turn Signals ...........................59

▫ Lane Change Assist ......................59

▫ Battery Saver Feature ....................59

䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................59

▫ Interior Courtesy Lights ..................59

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........61

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation................61

▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........63

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...............64

▫ Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ......64

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................65

▫ Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen

Overview .............................65

▫ Climate Controls With A Touchscreen

Overview .............................69

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▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped ...........................75

▫ Operating Tips .........................76

䡵 WINDOWS .............................78

▫ Power Window Controls ..................78

▫ Auto-Down Feature .....................79

▫ Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection ....79

▫ Reset Auto-Up..........................80

▫ Window Lockout Switch...................80

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................80

䡵 POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —

IF EQUIPPED ...........................81

▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ................82

▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ...........82

▫ Closing Sunroof — Express.................82

▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ............82

▫ Venting Sunroof — Express.................82

▫ Climate Control Functions .................75

▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ............83

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▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .......83

▫ Closing ..............................86

▫ Closing Power Shade — Express .............83

▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ........83

▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................84

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................84

▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................84

䡵 HOOD ................................84

▫ Opening The Hood ......................84

▫ Closing The Hood .......................85

䡵 LIFTGATE .............................86

▫ Opening .............................86

▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ..............87

▫ Cargo Area Features .....................89

䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................92

▫ Storage ...............................92

▫ Cupholders ...........................93

▫ Power Outlets .........................93

▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped ..............96

䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......96

KEYS Key Fob

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system. The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.

NOTE: The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

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Key Fob

The key fob also includes an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

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Emergency Key Removal

NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key

into the lock cylinders with either side up.

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the unlock button. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated.

1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors and liftgate.

The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” located in “Multimedia” for further programmable information.

Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further information.

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.

Key Fob:

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical

latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and pull the emergency key out with your other hand.

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Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release Button 2 — Emergency Key

2. Separate the key fob halves using the tip of the emergency key, a #2 flat blade screwdriver, or a coin and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.

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Emergency Key Removal Separating Case With A Coin

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Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed by your authorized dealer.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar and replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.

Request For Additional Key Fobs

NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle

electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

WARNING!

• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in the OFF mode.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at your authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to your authorized dealer.

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General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, includ-

2. ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IGNITION SWITCH Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.

The START/STOP push button ignition has three operating modes. The three modes are OFF, ON/RUN, and START.

NOTE: If the ignition state/mode does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition.

START/STOP Ignition Button

The push button ignition can be placed in the following modes:

OFF

• The engine is stopped.

• Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking, alarm, etc.)

are still available.

ON/RUN

• Driving mode.

• All the electrical devices are available.

START

• Start the engine.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

WARNING!

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless EnterN-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

(Continued)

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

NOTE: For further information, refer to ⬙Starting The

Engine⬙ in ⬙Starting And Operating.⬙

Vehicle On Message

When opening the driver’s door and the ignition is in ON/RUN (engine not running) mode, a chime will sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF mode. In addition to the chime, the Vehicle On message will display in the cluster.

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NOTE: The power window switches and power sunroof (if equipped) will remain active for three minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF mode. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.

WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

ignition in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, place the engine in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Always make sure the keyless ignition is in “OFF” position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the

(Continued)

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped

• Push remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the remote start button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, push unlock button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.

All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start:

• Gear selector in PARK

• Doors closed

• Hood closed

• Liftgate closed

• Hazard switch off

• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)

• Battery at an acceptable charge level

• Check engine light shall not be present

• PANIC button not pushed

• System not disabled from previous remote start event

• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing

• Ignition in STOP/OFF position

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• Fuel level meets minimum requirement

• Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an intrusion

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped

The following messages will display in the instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prematurely:

• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open

• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open

• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low

• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Open

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• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset

• Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold

• Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired

The message will stay active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Push and release the remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.

• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.

• For security, power window and power sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.

• The engine can be started two consecutive times with the key fob. However, the ignition must be cycled by

pushing the START/STOP button twice (or the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position) before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle

Push and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable with a one time push of the remote start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request.

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle

Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle security alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the START/STOP button. If the START/STOP button is not present, insert the key fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

• For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.

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