Jeep 2008 Compass User Manual
Jeep Cars
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- STEERING WHEEL LOCK - MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
- SENTRY KEY
- SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- POWER WINDOWS- IF EQUIPPED
- LIFTGATE
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Seat Belt Extender
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
- Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraint
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT STEERING COLUMN
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/ESP
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED
- CONSOLE FEATURES
- CARGO AREA FEATURES
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
- RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
- ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
- SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
- SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES
- SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES
- MANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED
- FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- PARKING BRAKE
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
- TIRE CHAINS
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
- SNOW TIRES
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- ADDING FUEL
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - GASOLINE
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Drive Belt - Check Condition
- Spark Plugs
- Catalytic Converter
- Crankcase Emission Control System
- Fuel Filter
- Air Cleaner Element (Filter)
- Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Windshield Washer Reservoir
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
- Fuel System Connections
- Brake System
- Automatic Transaxle (CVT)
- Manual Transaxle
- Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only
- Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
- FUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM)
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX