Jeep Compass User manual

Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass
Contents
Contents
1. Vehicle identification data
1.1 CHASSIS NUMBER
1.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
2. Vehicle accessibility and starting
2.1 ELECTRONIC KEY
2.2 IGNITION DEVICE
3. Electrical system
3.1 COMPONENTS
3.2 VEHICLE FUSES
3.3 MULTIPLE DIAGNOSIS CONNECTOR
4. Emergency procedures
4.1 DISENGAGING THE ELECTRIC HANDBRAKE
4.2 EMERGENCY STARTING
4.3 RELEASING THE GEAR SELECTOR
4.4 HOW TO FREE A BOGGED-DOWN CAR
5. Towing/lifting the vehicle
5.1 TOWING THE CAR
5.2 EMERGENCY TOWING HOOKS (if provided)
5.3 LIFTING THE CAR
6. Technical specifications
6.1 TYRES - COLD INFLATION PRESSURE
6.2 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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Vehicle identification data
1.1 CHASSIS NUMBER
The chassis number (VIN) is indicated in the front left corner of the
windscreen and can be seen from outside the car. The VIN is also
printed on the front right part of the body, on the front floor. A flap
can be opened in the carpet with the passenger seat in the most
retracted position to see the VIN. This number is also shown on the
label affixed on one of the windows, on the registration certificate
and on the ownership certificate.
Chassis number
VIN position on the right front body
IMPORTANT:
Removing or modifying the VIN number is illegal.
1. Vehicle identification data

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Vehicle identification data
1.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
PLATE
The plate is located on the left side front door pillar and shows the
data about:
1. correct value of smoke coefficient (for diesel engines);
2. name of the manufacturer, vehicle type-approval number,
vehicle identification number, max. permitted weights;
3. engine identification, type variant version, spare part number,
colour code, additional information.

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Vehicle accessibility and starting
2.1 ELECTRONIC KEY
The car is equipped with a keyless ignition system. This system
includes a key and a keyless start button.
1 - Unlocked
2 - Locked
3 - Emergency key
The key contains an emergency key housed in the rear part.
The emergency key can be used to access the car if the car battery
or key battery is flat. The emergency key can also be used to close
the glove compartment.
To extract the emergency key, make the retainer slide on the upper
part of the key with your thumb and then extract the key with your
other hand.
2. Vehicle accessibility and starting

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Vehicle accessibility and starting
1 - Emergency key release button
2 - Emergency key
NOTE:
The emergency key can be inserted in the locks with either sides
facing upwards.
2.1.1 Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Press and release the Unlock button on the key once only to unlock
the driver side door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors
and the tailgate.

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Vehicle accessibility and starting
2.2 IGNITION DEVICE
2.2.1 Keyless Go system – if provided
This function allows the ignition device to be operated by pressing
a single button, provided that the key is inside the passenger
compartment.
The START/STOP button has three operating modes. The three
modes are OFF, RUN and START.
NOTE:
If the ignition device status/mode does not change when the button
is pressed, the key battery could be nearly or completely flat. An
emergency procedure can be used to operate the ignition device in
this case. Rest the rounded end of the key (opposite side of the
emergency key) on the ENGINE START/STOP button and press
the actuate the ignition device.
START/STOP button
The start button may be set to the following modes:
OFF
• The engine is off.
• Some electrical functions, such as the central door locking
system, the alarm system etc. are still available.
RUN
• Driving mode.
• All electrical functions are available.
START
• Start the engine.

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Vehicle accessibility and starting
NOTE:
The car will not start if the key inside the boot and the tailgate is
open.
2.2.2 Integrated / manual ignition – if provided
The car may be equipped with an integrated / manual ignition
system. It is provided with three operating positions, two permanent
positions and one toggle position with return spring. The permanent
positions are OFF and RUN.
START is a toggle position with automatic return. Once released
from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the
RUN position.
OFF
• The engine is off.
• The key can be removed from the ignition switch.
• The steering column may be locked (with the ignition key
removed).
• Some electrical functions, such as the central door locking
system, the alarm system etc. are still available.
RUN
• Driving position.
• The electrical devices are available.
START
• Start the engine.
The ignition device is provided with a safety mechanism. If the
engine does not start, the device must be returned to the STOP/
OFF position before repeating the starting procedure.
On versions with automatic transmission, the key can be extracted
only when the gear selector is in the P (park) position.

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Electrical system
3.1 COMPONENTS
The main components in the electrical system are illustrated here.
1. Battery
2. Engine compartment junction unit
3. Fusebox on battery
4. Power Socket
5. Body Computer
6. Diagnosis socket
7. Luggage compartment fusebox
3. Electrical system