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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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.
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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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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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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

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3.2 VEHICLE FUSES
There are a range of components on the car to disconnect the
system and protect it with dedicated fuses.
The fuses are grouped in the following components:
• Engine compartment junction unit;
• Engine compartment junction box;
• Engine compartment relay module;
• Body Computer control module;
• Luggage compartment fusebox;
• Maxifuse box on the battery;
3.2.1 Distribution unit/fusebox in engine compart-
ment
The engine compartment fuse panel is located on the left side of the
engine compartment. Undo the screw (1) and lift the protection (2).

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Description Fuse Ampere
Body control module F01 70 A
Body control module, rear distribution unit F02 70 A
Body power module F03 30 A with HID lights
20 A without HID
lights
Electronic braking assist module F04 40 A
PTC heater F05 40 A
Starter relay F06 40 A
Rear distribution unit for trailer use F07 40 A
Power for F24, F87, steering control F08 30 A
Engine Control Module F09 5 A
Horn F10 20 A
Secondary power loads F11 20 A 1.4L petrol and
diesel engines
25 A 2.4L engines
Diesel motor crankcase heater F14 7.5 A
Brake cylinder control module F15 40 A
Engine control module power supply, automatic transmission F16 10 A
Engine secondary loads F17 10 A
12 V ignition-switch powered socket in rear luggage compartment F18 20 A
A/C compressor and radiator fan activation PWM F19 7.5 A
Cigarette lighter F20 20 A

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The fusebox has additional ATO fuse holders installed on the
bottom of the box.
Fuel pump F21 15 A
Engine control module power F22 20 petrol
engine
15 diesel engine
Window heater grid F23 30 A
Automatic transmission electronic control unit power supply F24 15 A
12 V battery powered socket in rear luggage compartment F30 20A
Glow plug module F81 60 A
Diesel filter heater F82 40 A
HVAC fan F83 40 A
Four-wheel drive power F84 30 A
Automatic transmission gear selector F87 5 A
Heated door mirrors F88 7.5 A
Heated rear window F89 30 A
IBS sensor (battery charge status) F90 5 A
Battery double control relay Fxx 10 A
Description Fuse Ampere
Transmission control module (4x4/AWD) F1 5 A beige
ECM - Start diagnostic detection F2 10 A red
Steering control module F3 2 A grey
Description Fuse Ampere

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3.2.2 Distribution unit on battery
The control unit is positioned in the engine compartment on the
battery.
Press the tabs (1) and lift the lid (2).
Description Fuse Ampere
Radiator fan 400W FA1 50 A
Radiator fan 600W FA2 80 A
EPS FB 70 A
Heater PTC 2 FC1 70 A
Starter motor relay power (ESS) FC2 40 A
Starter motor power FE N/A
Alternator FE N/A

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3.2.3 Body Computer control unit
The Body Computer is positioned on the left side of the passenger
compartment under the dashboard.

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Description Fuse Ampere
Protection systems control unit F31 7.5 A
Passenger side electric window motor F33 20 A
Window winder motor control circuit F34 20 A
Alarm module, radio, UCI/USB port, VSU, climate control system, electronic steering lock, electrically folding mir-
rors F36 20 A
Dashboard instrument panel, transmission control module, Adaptive Control Cruise, ECC (HVAC) fan F37 10 A
Door locking/unlocking system F38 20 A
Braking system module, electric power steering F42 7.5 A
Front and rear windscreen washer pump F43 20 A
Left rear electric window F47 20 A
Right rear electric window F48 20 A
Parking assist, blind spot monitoring system, voltage stabiliser, humidity sensor, sunroof, electronic steering lock,
temperature sensor, mirror, heated seats, light and rain sensor F49 7.5 A
Protection systems control unit F50 7.5 A
Electronic climate control system, occupant classification system, rear camera, climate control system, headlight
adjustment, Terrain Select, heated rear window, trailer towing, tactile lane departure warning system F51 7.5 A
Keyless ignition module, electric parking brake, RF hub,
instrument panel F53 7.5 A
ECC (HVAC) fan, driver's seat lumbar adjustment, power socket F94 15 A

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3.2.4 Luggage compartment fusebox
It is positioned on the left-hand side of the boot.
To access the fuses, remove the access flat from the left rear panel
of the boot.
The fuses may be contained in two units. Fuse holder 1 is towards
the rear part of the car, fuse holder 2 (if the car is provided with
trailer towing attachment) is positioned towards the front part of the
car.
Description Fuse Ampere
Power inverter F1 30 A
Seat with stored positions F2 30 A
Sunroof - if provided F3 20 A
Electrically adjustable seat (passenger side) F4 30 A
Electrically adjustable seat (driver side) F5 30 A
Electric lumbar adjustment (electrically adjustable seats) F6 7.5 A
Heated steering wheel / ventilated seats F7 15 A
Heated seats F8 20 A

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A maxi fuse box for the electrically operated tailgate and fusebox for
the ATO / Uni Val fuses for the Hi-Fi audio system is present on the
bracket of the fuse/relay distribution unit.
Description Fuse Ampere
Electrically operated tailgate (MAXI FUSE) F01 30 A
HI-FI sound system (ATO / UNI-VAL FUSE) F02 25 A
Description Fuse Ampere
External lights on trailer control module F1 10 A
External lights control module (driver side) F5 15 A
External lights control module (passenger side) F6 15 A
TTM jumper battery power F7 10 A

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3.3 MULTIPLE DIAGNOSIS CONNECTOR
The diagnosis connector is located under the dashboard on the
driver side, near the front pillar.

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Emergency procedures
4.1 DISENGAGING THE ELECTRIC HANDBRAKE
The vehicle is equipped with an electric handbrake: in the event of
battery failure, carry out the procedure for starting with an auxiliary
battery (next paragraph) and then release the device using the
corresponding button on the central tunnel.
To move the car in the event of a handbrake fault, it is necessary to
lift the rear of the car using suitable rollers.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent unexpected vehicle movements, do not operate directly
on the brake callipers to release the electric handbrake.
4.2 EMERGENCY STARTING
If the battery is flat, jump starting can be performed using the battery
and cables to connect to the battery of another car, or using an
auxiliary battery. Jump starting may be dangerous if carried out
incorrectly: carefully follow the procedures described in this chapter.
NOTE:
When an auxiliary battery is used, comply with the use and
precaution operative instructions specified by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the booster battery or any other source of external
supply with voltage above 12 V: the battery, the starter, the
alternator and the electrical system could be damaged.
4.2.1 Preparation to jump starting
The car battery is located in the front part of the engine
compartment behind the left headlight assembly.
4. Emergency procedures