Jeep COMPASS 4xe User manual

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

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Jeep.
This supplement illustrates the specific features of your hybrid car and has been produced with the support of specialists to enable you to
know how it works.
You are advised to read through the User Guide before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become comfortable with
the controls of your vehicle especially with those related to driving in electric mode.
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 this manual, we recommend that you store it inside the vehicle, so that you can consult it easily and make sure that it
remains on board the vehicle in the event of sale.
In case of need, we remind you that the Jeep Dealership knows your car at its best, has trained technicians and uses genuine spare parts
in order to satisfy your every need.
WARNING
The data contained in this publication is intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way.
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.

HOW TO USE THE SUPPLEMENT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the perspective of
an occupant in the driver's seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in the text as appropriate.
The figures in this supplement are only examples: this might imply that some details of the image do not correspond to the actual
arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the supplement has been conceived considering vehicles with steering wheel on the left side;
it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or construction of some controls is not exactly
mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the section with the information needed you can consult the alphabetical table of content at the end of this Supplement.
The sections themselves are quickly identifiable by means of a specific graphic tab at the edge of all the odd-numbered pages. There is
also a key for becoming familiar with the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. Additionally, there is a textual indication of
each current section at the side of each even page.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
While reading this supplement you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are also CAUTIONS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could cause
accidents or injuries.
Therefore, all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number. That number
recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant chapter.
SYMBOLS
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component.
High voltage components
On the high-voltage components of the vehicle, there are plates with specific symbols. For more information see the descriptions in this
document.

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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

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In-depth knowledge of your
new car starts here.
The publication you are reading
tells you how it is made and how it
works in simple, directly manner.
For this reason, we advise you to read
it sitting comfortably onboard to check
the illustrated topics straight away.
For anything not included, refer to
the "Knowing your vehicle" section
in the Owner Handbook.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
OPERATING PRINCIPLE .................... 8
HYBRID SYSTEM
FUNCTIONAL SCHEME .....................9
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ............... 10
OPERATING MODE..........................13
POWER SOURCES THAT CAN
BE USED .........................................16
VEHICLE..........................................32
CHARGING FUNCTIONS .................45
"eCoasting" MODE
(ENERGY SAVING)...........................48
"eBraking" MODE
(HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
CHARGING).....................................49
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE
HYBRID SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
Compass 4xe is a P-HEV (Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Vehicle).
The car is equipped with:
in the front with the conventional heat
engine, to which is coupled an electric
motor that performs the function of
alternator;
in the rear with an electric motor
(powered by a high-voltage lithium ion
battery) on the rear axle, for motion
transmission.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The vehicle can be charged with
alternating current (AC) using:
a domestic power socket. Charging
via the domestic power socket is
permitted with voltage values ranging
from 100 to 230 Volts depending
on the country and depending on
the charging cable connected to the
vehicle (e.g. 110 Volts cannot be
charged via the 230 Volt cable);
a domestic charging station (wallbox);
a public charging station.
Depending on the driving and operating
conditions of the vehicle, the hybrid
system can move the vehicle in purely
electric mode or support the heat engine.
Thanks to the "E-SAVE" mode, the heat
engine can help to charge the high-
voltage battery or keep its state of charge.
During operation in electric mode
("ELECTRIC") the car uses only the
electric motor for a certain distance as
long as the high-voltage battery permits it.
For more information on the "E-SAVE" and
"ELECTRIC" operating modes, refer to the
"Operating Modes" chapter in this section.
The high-voltage battery is also
charged during regenerative braking
("eBraking"/"eCoasting").
In purely electric driving mode the car
does not consume fuel, but uses the
energy stored in the battery. This is
useful for quiet driving or for access to
urban areas where there are special
restrictions for cars equipped with internal
combustion engine only.
When operating in ”HYBRID" mode, the
rear electric motor supports the heat
engine by reducing fuel consumption.
MOPAR®, as an original accessory, offers
the "smart" wallbox dedicated to efficient
car charging in a domestic installation.
For more information on domestic
charging stations (wallbox) contact the
Jeep Dealership.

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HYBRID SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL SCHEME
1 J0B6040E
A. High-voltage electric compressor - B. Electric motor connected to the internal combustion engine for the production of electric energy for
battery charging - C. High-voltage heater - D. Charging control module - E. Charging socket - F. Electric motor for rear wheel drive - G. High-
voltage battery

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HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
1)
1) 2)
The car is equipped with a sealed high-
voltage lithium ion battery and has the
function of energy storage for the car. The
battery is used to power the electric motor
and the car's 12 Volt electrical system
power source.
The high-voltage battery is partially
charged by recovering the kinetic energy
of the car during slowing down and
braking while driving. The battery can be
completely charged only by connecting
the car to the electric network using the
charge outlet.
For optimal use of the high-voltage
battery, it is advisable to charge the
vehicle regularly using a suitable charging
device.
The high-voltage battery is located at the
bottom of the vehicle in a central area and
is maintenance-free.
Lithium-ion batteries provide the following
benefits:
are much lighter than other types of
chargeable batteries of the same size;
keep the charge longer;
can be charged/discharged thousands
of times.
The high voltage components on the
vehicle are cooled by an auxiliary circuit
located inside the engine compartment
(for more information refer to the
"Checking levels" paragraph in the
"Servicing and maintenance" section).
NOTE In case the battery set needs to
be cooled, the electric compressor is
automatically activated even when the
passenger compartment cooling function
is not engaged. The high-voltage battery
is cooled by the refrigerant gas also
used by the passenger compartment air
conditioning system.
WARNING The high-voltage battery has
a limited life duration. Its capacity to hold
charge decreases with time and use, as
for any rechargeable battery.
The amount by which the battery
capacity decreases varies with the outside
conditions (ambient temperature, etc.)
and usage conditions, e.g. driving habits
and the high-voltage battery (traction
battery) charging methods. This is a
natural characteristic of lithium ion
batteries and is not a sign of malfunction.
In addition, although the distance that can
be traveled in electrical mode decreases
as the capacity of the high-voltage battery
decreases, the performance of the car is
not significantly affected.

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To ensure that the lithium ion battery is
maintained properly over time, the vehicle
must not be exposed to temperatures
below -10°C and above 40°C for extended
periods of time, as some vehicle functions
may change or become deactivated as the
battery capacity decreases outside this
temperature range.
The high-voltage battery is equipped with
conditioning systems that ensure that
it operates under the best temperature
conditions appropriate to its operation.
WARNING
1) Do not resell, give away or modify
the high-voltage battery. The high-
voltage battery must only be used on
the vehicle on which it is supplied. If
used outside the vehicle or modified,
accidents such as electric shock, heat
or smoke generation, explosion or
electrolyte leakage may occur. If the
vehicle is scrapped without removing
the high-voltage battery, contact with
high-voltage components, cables and
connectors could cause very dangerous
electric shock. If the high-voltage battery
is not disposed of properly, it may cause
electric shock, resulting in serious injury
or death.
2) The mains power supply and the high-
voltage battery are potentially dangerous:
they can cause injury, burns and risk of
electrocution. Always take great care.
3) Never touch or tamper with the cables
and components of the high-voltage
battery in any way: do not allow the high-
voltage battery components to come into
contact with bracelets, necklaces or any
metal objects worn.
4) Do not open, modify or remove the
high-voltage battery cover: any gases
released may be harmful and flammable:
avoid inhaling the gases.
5) Damage to the vehicle or the high-
voltage battery may cause harmful gases
to escape, which could cause a fire. In
the event of a fire, move away from the
vehicle, wear a reflective vest (if required
by the regulations in force), position
yourself in a safe place, and immediately
contact the rescuers, police or fire
brigade informing them that this is a
vehicle with a high voltage system.
6) The electrolyte inside the battery is a
polluting and flammable material. If the
high-voltage battery is not disposed of
properly, it may cause fire and pollute the
environment.

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WARNING
1) If, as a result of a violent impact or
accident, the car has hit the bottom
(underbody), have the battery and the
high-voltage system checked by qualified
technicians.
WARNING
1) Live parts of the vehicle are marked
with safety warning labels. The high-
voltage battery bears a label indicating
this danger.
2) Do not dispose of the high-voltage
battery privately: for more information
contact a Jeep Dealership.

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OPERATING MODE
While driving, by pressing the buttons
located on the central tunnel, fig.2
you can select three different operating
modes:
HYBRID
ELECTRIC
E-SAVE
The standard operating mode is
"HYBRID".
2 J0B6036E
When the ignition device is positioned to
MAR, the engine starts in electric mode
("ELECTRIC") if:
the charge status of the high-voltage
battery is above 0%;
the temperature of the high-voltage
battery is not high;
the outside temperature is higher than
-10°C;
the car's engine lid is closed correctly.
When driving on urban routes, driving
always continues in fully electric mode: if
the driver requests an increase in power
and the electrical system is not able to
satisfy the request, the heat engine will be
automatically activated.
"HYBRID" MODE
Activating the "HYBRID" operating mode
optimizes fuel consumption.
Activation
The mode is activated by pressing the
HYBRID button located on the central
tunnel.
With "HYBRID" mode active:
the LED on the HYBRID fig.2 button
is on;
"HYBRID" is shown on the instrument
panel display.
7)

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"ELECTRIC" MODE
The activation of the "ELECTRIC"
operating mode is only possible if the
high-voltage battery charge status is not
less than 1% or until the driver requires
the intervention of the heat engine (fully
depressing the accelerator pedal until it
hardens in the last part of the stroke -
"Kick-down" function).
Activation
The mode is activated by pressing the
ELECTRIC button located on the central
tunnel.
With "ELECTRIC" mode active:
the LED located on the ELECTRIC
fig.2 button is on;
the display of the instrument panel
shows "ELECTRIC".
When the "ELECTRIC" mode is activated,
the vehicle will proceed exclusively in
electric operation mode, up to a maximum
speed of 135km/h and until the battery
charge is exhausted. Depending if the
accelerator pedal is fully depressed and/
or the battery is discharged, the system
will automatically switch to the "HYBRID"
operating mode.
8)
This mode of operation can be activated
with the Selec-TerrainTM system dial
rotated to "AUTO" (default setting) or
"SPORT".
Even when the high-voltage battery
charge level is high and the electric mode
is available, the heat engine may start
under certain conditions to protect the
hybrid system.
WARNING You cannot start the engine if
the battery temperature is too low or too
high. If, under these conditions, the fully
electric operating mode is selected, the
heat motor is started.
"E-SAVE" MODE
Activating the "E-SAVE" operating mode
allows to maintain the charge status
or charge the high-voltage battery,
depending on the setting done on the
display of the UConnect™ 8.4” system (for
more information see "UConnect™ 8.4
NAV DAB Radio / UConnect™ 8.4” DAB
Radio” in the "Knowing the instrument
panel and Multimedia" section).
The electrical autonomy of the high-
voltage battery is thus safeguarded,
allowing it to be used, for example, for
a route in urban areas where the heat
engine use is prohibited.
Activation
The mode is activated by pressing the
E-SAVE button located on the central
tunnel.
With "E-SAVE" mode active:
the LED located on the E-SAVE button
fig.2 is on;
the display on the instrument panel
shows "E-SAVE".
The "E-SAVE" mode cannot be activated
if the state of charge of the high-voltage
battery is higher than 70%; in this case,
the LED located on the button fig.2
flashes 3 times then turns off.
The "E-SAVE" mode is never activated
independently.

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Using the UConnect™ system display it
is possible to change the features of the
function (see "Knowing the instrument
panel and Multimedia").
There are two features related to the
"E-SAVE" mode:
"Battery save" (high-voltage battery
charge status safeguard) (preset
setting).
"Battery charge" (high-voltage battery
charge).
NOTE The activation of“E-SAVE” mode
permits charging the high voltage battery
up to a value close to 70% based on the
driving style and the method of using the
car.
Battery save
This maintains the high-voltage battery
charge status at about the same constant
charge level as when "E-SAVE" mode is
activated on the car.
Battery charge
The high-voltage battery is charged
through the control electronics thanks to
the operation of the heat engine.
NOTE Driving with the "E-SAVE" mode
active may result in an increase in
average fuel consumption and a limitation
of the accelerator pedal response in case
of engine performance request.
NOTE The "E-SAVE" mode can be used
only if the fuel level inside the tank is not
at the minimum level.
WARNING
7) With "HYBRID" mode active, car
stopped and the ignition device RUN,
opening the engine boot automatically
activates the heat engine.
8) With "ELECTRIC" mode active, car
stopped and the ignition device RUN,
opening the engine lid automatically
activates the heat engine.

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POWER SOURCES
THAT CAN BE USED
9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23)
24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 32)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The vehicle's high-voltage battery can be
charged not only through the heat engine
operation , but also using special charging
cables that allow:
the connection of the charging socket
located on the rear left side of the
vehicle to the charging sockets in
public charging stations;
or
to the domestic socket.
Regular and complete charging of
the high-voltage battery reduces fuel
consumption by using electrical energy
thanks to the operation of the electric
motor.
The charging procedure control and
monitoring takes place in a fully automatic
way.
NOTE The vehicle is not able to
automatically recognize the maximum
allowable current intensity depending
on the type of domestic socket/public
charging stations used and the regulations
in force in the country in which you are
located (e.g. overloads). Reduce the
maximum charge current required by
using the "Charge setting" option on the
display of the Uconnect™ system (for
more information refer to "UConnect™
8.4 NAV DAB Radio / Uconnect™ 8.4”
DAB Radio” chapter in the “Knowing
the instrument panel and Multimedia”
section). Before charging in your own
home, or elsewhere, check the allowable
current intensity by contacting a
specialized technician: it is advisable to
contact the Jeep Dealership.
TYPES OF CHARGING CABLES
Two different types of cables can be used
for charging:
"Mode 2" Afig.3 charging cable
(standard): allows charging from an
earthed domestic power socket. This
type of socket is used for charging
with alternating current. The "Mode
2" charging cable complies with IEC
61851, IEC 62752 and SAE J1772
standards.
"Mode3" Bfig.4 charging cable
(optional): allows charging from
a public charging station and a
domestic AC (alternating current)
charging station (wallbox). The
charging speed may be faster than
charging through a domestic power
socket.

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3 J0B6062
4 J0B6063
"MODE2" CHARGING CABLE
The car is equipped with a "Mode 2" 230
Volt AC (A)fig.5 charging cable located
inside a special bag, fig.6, placed in the
boot.
The cable consists of:
specific charge connector (B) for
connection to the vehicle;
a charge status control unit (C)
equipped with LEDs, able to provide
indications on any anomalies present
during the charging phase;
a connection plug (D) to a domestic
power socket.
NOTE After use, remember to correctly
replace the protective cover (where
provided) on the specific charging
connector (B) to prevent moisture and/or
dust from getting inside.
5 J0B6048E
6 J0B6059E

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"Mode2" cable variants table
The following table shows the list of the specific cable types and the amperages allowed for each country where the car is sold. This
amperage is the limit allowed when the charging power is set to the highest level.
Country group (*)
Electric vehicle
charging connector
type
Electric current
intensity (Ampere)
Type of domestic
power outlet/plug
(**)
Cable length
(meters) Notes
1
Type 2
13 CEE 7/7
6
–
210G –
3 8 CEE 7/7 –
48J–
56K–
6 10 CEE 7/7 Specific cable for
Norway market
(*) The Country Group is indicated by the message "COUNTRY GROUP" on the label located on the rear of the control unit (see the
indications in fig.14).
(**) Refer to the following pages for the type of power outlet/plug.
NOTE To check the maximum electric current (Ampere) that can be consumed, refer to the label located on the back of the control unit
(see what is described and illustrated in the "”Charge status control unit”" paragraph).

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Country group table for "Mode2" cable
The following table shows the list of countries contained in each "Country Group" associated with the "Mode2" cable.
Country Group Country
1
Albania
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Estonia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Morocco
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Italy
Ukraine
Turkey
2
Cyprus
Gibraltar
Malta
United Kingdom, Ireland