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.

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TECHNICAL DATA
MULTIMEDIA
CONTENTS

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT VIEW .....................10
REAR VIEW ......................11
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . .12
VEHICLE INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
10
FRONT VIEW
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1Hood/engine compartment
2Headlamps
3Windshield
4Wheels/tires
5Outside Rearview Mirrors
6Doors

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REAR VIEW
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1Rear lights
2Rear windshield wiper
3Liftgate

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
12
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1
3 4 68
7 9 10
25
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1Headlight Switch
2Multifunction Lever
3EVIC Controls
4Instrument panel
5Cruise Controls
6Windshield wiper lever
7Switch panel
8Uconnect System
9Climate Controls
bkGlovebox Storage Compartment

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VEHICLE INTERIOR
4
4
5
67
2
3
1
2
3
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1Locking Doors
2Door handles
3Power Window Switches
4Seats
5SPORT Button
6Transmission Shift Lever
7USB, AUX port and front power socket
8Glovebox Storage Compartment

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KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
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In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook you are reading will tell
you how things are done, and how it
works in a simple, direct way.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that you
can see immediately what is described
here for yourself.
KEYS ............................16
IGNITION DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SENTRY KEY® ...................19
ALARM ..........................20
PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY
ALARM ..........................21
DOORS ..........................22
SEATS ...........................25
HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
MIRRORS ........................31
EXTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
WINDSHIELD WIPER / REAR
WIPER ...........................35
CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WINDOWS .......................47
POWER SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ENGINE HOOD ...................50
TRUNK ..........................51

KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
16
KEYS
1) 1)
KEY FOB
1)
The metal insert of the key fob operates:
The ignition device;
the door lock.
Press button (1) fig. 6 to open/close the
metal insert.
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ELECTRONIC KEY
(versions with "Keyless Enter-N-Go"
system)
On versions equipped with "Keyless
Enter-N-Go" system, the car features an
electronic key fig. 7, of which two copies
are provided.
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All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the button. Refer
to the “Settings” paragraph in the
“Multimedia” section for further
information.
NOTE The key fob may not be found if it
is located next to a mobile phone, laptop
or other electronic device; these devices
may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock
the doors and liftgate from distances
up to approximately 20 m (66 f) using
a handheld key fob. The key fob does
not need to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.
NOTE In case the ignition device
does not change with the push of a
button, the key fob may have a low or
fully depleted battery. A low key fob
battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument panel, which will display
directions to follow.
Emergency key removal
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The emergency key (fig. 8) can be used
to access the car if the car battery or key
battery is flat. The emergency key is also
used to close the glove box and can be
taken with you when you hand the car
over to the valet parking.
To remove the emergency key (2) fig. 9
from the key of the keyless ignition
system, slide aside the mechanical
stop (1) on the top of the key with your
thumb, then remove the key with your
other hand.
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Unlock doors and liftgate
Press and release the (2) fig. 6 or (1)
fig. 7 button on the key once to unlock
the driver's door or twice within five
seconds to unlock all doors and the
liftgate.
With power liftgate: press the button on
the key fob (4) fig. 6 or fig. 7 twice
within five seconds to open or close the
liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the button.
Refer to the “Settings” paragraph in
the “Multimedia” section for further
information.
The direction indicator lights will flash
to acknowledge the unlock signal.
The illuminated entry system will be
activated.
Release button on the first push of the key
This feature lets you program the system
to unlock either the driver's door or
all doors on the first push of the
button on the key fob. To change the
current setting, refer to "Settings" in
"Multimedia" for further information.
Lock doors and liftgate
Press and release the button (3) fig. 6
or (2) fig. 7 on the key fob to lock all the
doors and the liftgate.
If the function is set using the
Uconnect™ system, the direction
indicators will flash to confirm the door
lock. Refer to the “Settings” paragraph
in the “Multimedia” section for further
information.
Request for additional key fobs
WARNING Only Key Fobs that are
programmed to the vehicle electronics
can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed
to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to
any other vehicle.
Programming the key fob may be
performed by your Jeep Dealership.
Duplication of key fobs may be
performed at your Jeep Dealership. This
procedure consists of programming a
blank key fob to the vehicle electronics.
A blank Key Fob is one that has never
been programmed.
WARNING When having the Sentry Key
Immobilizer system serviced, bring all
car keys with you to the Jeep Dealership.
2) 3)
WARNING
1) Press button (1) only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
fob unattended to prevent someone,
especially children, from handling it and
inadvertently pressing the button.
2) Always remove the key fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
3) For vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, always remember to place
the ignition in the OFF mode.
IMPORTANT
1) The electronic components inside
the key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order
to ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it
should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
IMPORTANT
1) Remote control used batteries may
be harmful to the environment if not
disposed of correctly. They must be
disposed of as specified by law in the
special containers or taken to a Jeep
Dealership, which will take care of their
disposal.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
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IGNITION DEVICE
4) 5) 6) 7)
VERSIONS WITH ELECTRONIC
KEY ("Keyless Enter-N-Go"
system)
This feature allows the driver to operate
the ignition device with the push of a
button as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
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The push button ignition device fig. 10
can be placed in the following modes:
OFF: engine off, steering column
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g.
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
RUN: driving position. All electrical
devices are available
This state can be entered by pressing
the ignition device button once, without
pressing the brake pedal (versions with
dual clutch automatic transmission) or
the clutch pedal (versions with manual
gearbox);
START: engine starting.
8) 9) 10) 11)
2)
Starting the engine (with electronic key
battery flat): in this case, rest the
rounded edge of the electronic key (the
side opposite the metal insert) on the
ignition device and press the button
using the electronic key.
NOTE Refer to the “Starting the engine”
chapter in the “Starting and driving”
section for further information.
VERSIONS WITH MECHANICAL
KEY
This vehicle may be equipped with
an ignition pawl. The pawl has three
operating positions, two with stop
position and one spring-loaded. The stop
positions are OFF, RUN, and START.
The START position is a spring-loaded
momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the
switch automatically returns to the
ON/RUN position.
The key fob can be turned to three
different positions fig. 11:
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OFF (1): engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked (with
key removed). Some electrical devices
(e.g. central door locking system, alarm,
etc.) are still available;
RUN (2): driving position. All
electrical devices are available
START (3): starting the engine.
NOTE On versions with dual clutch
automatic transmission the ignition
device can only be removed when the
gear lever is at P (Park).
The ignition device is provided with a
safety mechanism. If the engine fails
to start, the ignition device should be
returned to the OFF position prior to
repeating the starting procedure.
NOTE Refer to the “Starting the engine”
chapter in the “Starting and driving”
section for further information.