Jeep 2011 Compass - User Guide - Manual (Page 52)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
• During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the
automatic transmission oil may become too hot.
• When the transmission overheat warning light turns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the
transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run
the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed
under the load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under
the rear load floor in the trunk.
• To remove the spare tire, lift up the load
floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice
or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the
automatic transmission into PARK, or a
manual transmission into REVERSE.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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