Jeep Compass User guide

The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FCA Italy S.p.A. reserves the right to modify

the models and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.

If you have any further questions please consult your JEEP dealer.

ENGLISH

COMPASS

OWNER HANDBOOK

This Owner Handbook is intended to show the vehicle’s operating conditions.

For the enthusiast user who wants to have insights, curiosities and detailed information about the characteristics and functions

of the vehicle, Jeep gives the opportunity to consult a dedicated section which is available in electronic format.

ONLINE VEHICLE OWNER HANDBOOK

The following symbol is reported within the text of the Owner Handbook, next to the subjects for which details are provided.

Go to the

www.mopar.eu/owner

website and access your personal area.

The “Maintenance and care” page includes all the information about your vehicle and the link to access eLUM, where you will

ﬁnd all the details of the Owner Handbook.

Alternatively, to access this information, go to the Internet website at

http://aftersales.ﬁat.com/elum/

The eLUM website is free and will allow you, among many other things, to easily consult the on-board documents of all the

other vehicles of the Group.

Have a nice reading and happy motoring!.

We really know the vehicle because we invented, designed and produced it:

we know every minor detail of it. At the Jeep authorised workshops you will ﬁnd technicians

directly trained by us, providing quality and professionalism needed for all service operations.

Jeep workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations,

season checks and practical recommendations by our experts.

With genuine parts distributed by MOPAR®your new vehicle will maintain long-term reliability,

comfort and performance: this is why you bought it.

We recommend to always ask for genuine spare parts for the components used on our vehicles,

because they originate from our steady commitment in research and development

of highly innovative technologies.

For these reasons it is advisable to use genuine spare parts,

because they are the ones speciﬁcally designed for your vehicle.

WHY CHOOSING

GENUINE PARTS

Dear Customer,

We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Jeep.

We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. This

vehicle is intended for daily use as well as for specific uses, so even routes and uses not suitable for traditional vehicles on the

market can be tackled. Ride and handling capabilities are different from most other vehicles, both on and off road; we thus

recommend you to spend all the time necessary to know the vehicle dynamics.

Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding the use of your car and how to achieve the best performance

from the technical features of your Jeep.

You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above

all with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behavior on different road

surfaces.

This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and

maintenance of your Jeep over time.

After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on

board the vehicle should it be sold.

In the enclosed Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Dealer Services that Jeep offers to its customers, the

Warranty Certificate and details of the terms and conditions for the maintenance of the vehicle.

We are confident that these tools will put you in tune with your new vehicle and that you will appreciate the assistance provided by

Jeep employees.

Enjoy reading. Happy driving!

ATTENTION

All the versions of the Jeep Compass are described in this Owner Handbook. Optional content, equipment tailored to specific markets

or particular versions are not identified as such in the text: therefore you should only consider the information which is related to the

equipment, engine and version of the vehicle that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model,

outside the specific request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording (where provided).

The data contained in this publication should be understood as intended to guide you in the correct use of the vehicle. FCA Italy S.p.A.

aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for

technical and/or commercial reasons.

For further information, contact a Jeep Dealership.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ

REFUELING

Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane number (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification

EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause starting and driving issues, as well as damage to

fundamental components of the fuel feed system. For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the car" chapter in the

"Starting and driving" section.

Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably

damage the engine and, consequently, cause a warranty claim to be refused. For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling

the car" chapter in the "Starting and driving" section.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Versions with manual transmission (petrol engines): make sure that the electric handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the

clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition device to START and release the ignition device as soon as the engine has

started. On versions with electronic key, the engine is started by pressing the ignition device button.

Versions with manual transmission (Diesel engines): make sure that the parking electric brake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress

the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to RUN and wait for the warning light to switch off. Turn the

ignition device to START and release the key as soon as the engine starts. On versions with electronic key, the engine is started by pressing the

ignition device button.

Versions with dual clutch automatic transmission: make sure that the electric parking brake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Park) or N

(Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then bring the ignition device to START or press the ignition device button.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

When operating, the catalytic converter becomes quite hot. Therefore, do not park your vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other

flammable materials: risk of fire.

RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

The vehicle is equipped with a system that allows continuous monitoring of the components linked to emissions to ensure better respect for the

environment.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Jeep Dealership. They

can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car's electric system can support the required load.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance helps to preserve the vehicle's performance and safety features, respect for the environment and low operating costs over

time.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and has a higher center

of gravity compared to many other vehicles for transporting passengers, so that it allows a better performance to be reached in a wide range of off-road

applications. Anyway, a dangerous driving style can increase the risk of losing control of the vehicle.

Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to comply with these

precautions may cause accidents, vehicle rolling over and severe or fatal injuries. Drive carefully.

The main cause for severe or fatal injuries is failing to wear driver and passenger seat belts. In the event of a rollover, a passenger not wearing the seat

belt is much more likely to be fatally injured than a passenger wearing it correctly. Always Buckle Up.

"CYBERSECURITY" DEVICES

The car is equipped with security devices developed according to the technological standards currently applied in the automotive industry to protect

the onboard electronic systems from hacking attempts. The purpose of these security devices is to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks or the installation

of viruses or malware which could compromise the performance of the car and/or allow stealing of personal data of the buyers and/or users and/or

unauthorized dissemination of said information.

The car's purchaser must not remove, modify or tamper with these anti-hacking security devices. The Manufacturer will therefore not be liable for

negative consequences and/or damage to the vehicle and/or to the buyer and/or to third parties deriving from the removal, modification or alteration of

the security devices performed by the car's purchaser and/or user.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Each time that instructions relating to the vehicle are provided (left/right or forward/rearward), these should be understood as referring to an occupant

in the driver seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in the text as appropriate.

The figures that appear in the manual are used as a guide: this may mean that some of the details shown in the picture do not match those on your

vehicle. Furthermore, the manual has been designed based on vehicles with the steering wheel on the left; therefore it is possible that, on vehicles

with the steering wheel on the right, some controls will be arranged or designed differently in comparison with what is shown here.

To identify the section with the information needed you can consult the alphabetical table of content at the end of this Owner Handbook.

The sections themselves are quickly identifiable by means of a specific graphic tab at the edge of all the odd-numbered pages. On one of the next few

pages, you will find a key that will help you to familiarize yourself with the order of the sections and the corresponding symbols in the tabs. However,

you will find a textual reference to the section at the edge of all the even-numbered pages.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

When reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series of WARNINGS designed to prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.

It also contains CAUTIONS which should be followed carefully to avoid inappropriate use of the vehicle's components, which could cause collisions or

injuries.

Therefore it is important to carefully observe all the recommended WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.

The WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are represented throughout the text by symbols:

For personal safety

For vehicle integrity

For environmental protection

NOTE These symbols, where required, are shown next to the title or at the end of the paragraph and are followed by a number. That number recalls the

corresponding warning at the end of the relevant chapter.

SYMBOLS USED

Some of the vehicle's components bear colored placards, the symbols on which indicate important cautions to be observed relating to the component

itself. It is important to follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for a brief description of each symbol. Always take great care to all

warnings herein.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious

injury or death of the occupants.