Jeep 2013 Compass User Manual

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NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:

• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual

wear or damage

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights

Required Maintenance Intervals

Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-

lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as

required

• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses

and park brake

• Inspect engine cooling system protection and

hoses

• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or

off-road conditions

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