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Hill descent control indicator — if equipped, Oil change indicator, If your engine overheats – Jeep 2015 Compass - User Guide User Manual

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- Hill Descent Control Indicator — If Equipped

This indicator will illuminate when Hill Descent Control (HDC) has been selected
using the Hill Descent Control Switch.

Oil Change Indicator

Message

If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime
sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.

Resetting The Light After Servicing
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not

increase engine idle speed.

NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the

engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.

• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to

floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.

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