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Jeep 2015 Compass - Owner Manual User Manual

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engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon

your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message

will continue to display each time you turn the ignition

switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message

temporarily, push and release the Trip Odometer button

on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indica-

tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),

refer to the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do

not start the engine).

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times

within 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you

start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not

reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

24. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of

an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that

monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans-

mission control systems. The light will illuminate when

the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If

the bulb does not come on when turning the key from

OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap,

poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after

engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light

stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In

most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will

not require towing.

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