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14MK49-926-AA

Compass

First Edition

User Guide

2014

Compass

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Page 1: ...User Guide 2014 Compass...

Page 2: ...p your vehicle Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving It is always the driver s responsibility to comply with all local laws Important This User Guid...

Page 3: ...Uconnect VOICE COMMAND 53 Bluetooth STREAMING AUDIO 56 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 56 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 57 UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER HomeLink 58 POWER INVERTER 61 POWER OUTLET 62...

Page 4: ...sler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on p...

Page 5: ...hile the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can ca...

Page 6: ...celerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing los...

Page 7: ...Enter N Go and Remote Start range If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves If your symptoms...

Page 8: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...r Lever pg 21 F Audio System non touch screen radio shown pg 28 G Climate Controls pg 24 H Power Outlet Cigar Lighter pg 62 I Transmission Gear Selector J SWITCH PANEL Heated Seat Switches pg 17 Elect...

Page 10: ...trol ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction Indicat...

Page 11: ...WD 4WD Indicator Electronic Stability Control ESC Off Indicator CRUISE Speed Control Indicator Hill Descent Control Indicator Odometer Messages door Door Ajar LoW tirE Low Tire Pressure gATE GateAjar...

Page 12: ...children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal...

Page 13: ...e shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injur...

Page 14: ...nting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in re...

Page 15: ...vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics child...

Page 16: ...you hear a click Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbi...

Page 17: ...of an infant or child restraint The child could be severely injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint An incorrectly anchored tether s...

Page 18: ...the full upward position to fold down the seatback CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become...

Page 19: ...osition the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats The controls for the fron...

Page 20: ...ous burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat TILT STEERING COLUMN The tilt lever is located on the steering column below the turn signal lever Push down on the lever to unlock the st...

Page 21: ...quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recom mended viscosity and quality grad...

Page 22: ...re on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting Flash To Pass Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams The high beams will remain on...

Page 23: ...sired Mist Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash...

Page 24: ...shing the RES button once or the SET button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph 2 km h Push and hold the RES button to accelerate in 5 mph 8 km h increments or push and ho...

Page 25: ...ght ratio to optimize performance and fuel economy Under hard acceleration you may hear more engine noise than with a conven tional transmission The CVT may also occasionally feel like it is shifting...

Page 26: ...Recirculation button off Recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost floor mix mode for approxi mately five minutes Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is ac...

Page 27: ...the AUTO mode the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated...

Page 28: ...lt in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled WARNING Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and do not leave the key fob any...

Page 29: ...er type percussion sound If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open adjust the front and rear windows together If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening or adjust any wi...

Page 30: ...YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 28...

Page 31: ...ELECTRONICS 29...

Page 32: ...til the hours blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the hours Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press th...

Page 33: ...s this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Audio Jack Operation The AUX Audio Ja...

Page 34: ...these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Clock Setting Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink turn th...

Page 35: ...e function only operates when in FM mode SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scrol...

Page 36: ...connect a portable audio device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to the vehicles sound system This requires the use of a 3 5 mm stereo audio patch cable Pressing the AUX button will change the mode t...

Page 37: ...knob to save the time change To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds Equalizer Balance And Fade Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS MID TREBLE BALANCE and FADE will display Rotate...

Page 38: ...own the list by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob To select a folder from the list press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder How To Load...

Page 39: ...feature or see a message on the radio stating Uconnect Phone not available if you do not Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers Some of these...

Page 40: ...y and use either the arrow soft keys or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS MID and or TREBLE Display Settings Press the MENU hard key and touch the Display Settings soft key to access the Displa...

Page 41: ...to bypass stations without stopping Store Radio Presets Select the radio band by touching either the AM FM or SAT soft key Find the station to store by either pressing the Seek Up or Seek Down soft ke...

Page 42: ...e disc into the disc slot of the radio The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the f...

Page 43: ...drive Songs and pictures can be added to the hard drive by using a CD or USB device e g thumb drive or memory stick NOTE HDD supports only jpg JPEG formats for photos WMA MP3 Files and Selective Song...

Page 44: ...s Touch the desired pictures or press the All soft key for all pictures Confirm your selections by touching the SAVE soft key NOTE The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen Dis...

Page 45: ...ections Garmin Navigation Uconnect 430N integrates Garmin s consumer friendly navigation into your vehicle Garmin Navigation includes a database with over six million points of interest Touch the NAV...

Page 46: ...n screen prompts to enter the address then touch the Go soft key Searching Near Another Location From the main Navigation menu touch the Where To soft key Next touch a destination then touch the Near...

Page 47: ...must be navigating a route Touch the back arrow icon multiple times to return to the Main Navigation menu Touch the Where To soft key then search for the additional stop Then select the Via Point you...

Page 48: ...t are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio press the RADIO MEDIA or RADIO and then touch the SAT soft key tab Info Touch the i soft key to view detailed i...

Page 49: ...y and select Favorites from the SAT Browse screen Touch the desired favorites soft key to switch the SAT tuner to the corre sponding channel You may use the LIST soft key to toggle between Favorite So...

Page 50: ...isplays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the Live channel Live Resumes playback of Live content at any time while replaying rewound content SiriusXM Trav...

Page 51: ...ase the volume Press the button in the center to change modes AM FM CD SAT Left Switch Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select the next or previous CD track Pre...

Page 52: ...eatures Please visit Apple s website for iPod software updates WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external device while driving Failure to follow this warning could result in a collision Uco...

Page 53: ...ovide specific instructions based on the type of mobile phone being paired Press the Phone button to begin Wait for the ready prompt and BEEP After the BEEP say setup or Uconnect device setup After th...

Page 54: ...e may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used Until then if available the previously downloaded phonebook is available for use Only the phonebook of the currently connected mob...

Page 55: ...nnect VOICE COMMAND Voice Command Operation The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player HDD Uconnect Phone a memo recorder and supported portab...

Page 56: ...n Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu SiriusXM Satellite Ra dio Mode Channel Number to change the channel by its...

Page 57: ...Uconnect 430N 730N 731N radios may be able to play incoming Short Message Service SMS messages text messages through the vehicle s sound system It also allows you to respond by selecting from various...

Page 58: ...tru ment cluster Pressing the controls on the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Per sonal Settings For additional informa tion refer to Programmable Features in this g...

Page 59: ...programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver s door lock switch NOTE Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm...

Page 60: ...r off Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button Release both buttons at the same t...

Page 61: ...e HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand held transmitter button...

Page 62: ...rogramming is complete and the garage door or device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT...

Page 63: ...as been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts the power inverter may have to be reset manually To reset the inverter manua...

Page 64: ...tandard power outlet adapter NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replac...

Page 65: ...e and transfer power to the axle that can use it the most For additional traction in sand deep snow or loose traction surfaces the 4WD Lock sends equal amounts of the torque to the front and rear axle...

Page 66: ...grades and rock crawling Brake Lock Differential This feature helps keep the vehicle moving forward when one wheel loses traction by directing power from the wheel that slips to the wheel with more g...

Page 67: ...RHOME ETC Towing Condi tion Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmis sion Flat Tow None Transmission in NEUTRAL Key in ACC Position NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK FWD Only OK FWD O...

Page 68: ...icle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the pro...

Page 69: ...e pressure inside a garage especially in the Winter Example If garage temperature is 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature is 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 ps...

Page 70: ...serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing If the MIL flashes when the engine is running serious c...

Page 71: ...y an authorized service center immediately 4WD 4WD System Fault Indicator Light When lit solid There is a 4WD system fault The 4WD performance will be at a reduced level We recommend you do not operat...

Page 72: ...ngine cooling system and turning the A C off can help remove this heat You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat the mode control to floor and the blower control to high This allows th...

Page 73: ...Park the vehicle on a firm level sur face avoiding ice or slippery areas 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever in PARK automatic transmission or REVERSE...

Page 74: ...sen the lug wrench and re move the wrench from the jack as sembly 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground NOTE There are f...

Page 75: ...uts NOTE The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts When reinstalling the original wheel properly align the wheel cover to the valve stem place the wheel cover onto the wheel then install...

Page 76: ...o install the cover 4 Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts 5 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle coun...

Page 77: ...ened twice The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 5 Aft...

Page 78: ...VERSE Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tir...

Page 79: ...to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brak...

Page 80: ...Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positive post of the discharged vehicle 10 Reinstall the air intake duct If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you shoul...

Page 81: ...n personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode...

Page 82: ...th a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted FWD Manual Transmission With a Key May be Used with the trans mission in NEUTRAL Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted AWD Wi...

Page 83: ...switch For further information on ESC refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h...

Page 84: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 0L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 82...

Page 85: ...2 4L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 83...

Page 86: ...proximate Engine Oil Filter 2 0L 2 4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Fil ters Spark Plugs 2 0L 2 4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 11 mm Automatic Transmiss...

Page 87: ...e with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recommended MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil c...

Page 88: ...shield washer fluid level Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder power steering and fill as needed...

Page 89: ...on boot seals tie rod ends and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter X X X X X Repl...

Page 90: ...g your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained high spee...

Page 91: ...00 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years Odometer Date Signature Autho rized Service Center 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or...

Page 92: ...r Tow 6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw Pwr Mir Steering Cntrl Sdar Hands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 9 40 Amp Green Power Seats 10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks Interior Lighting...

Page 93: ...20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat If Equipped 31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer Relay Control If Equipped 32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Control Feed 1 33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD J1962 Conn PCM 34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed...

Page 94: ...e pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle cont...

Page 95: ...Signal 7444NA Front Side Marker Lamp 194 Front Fog Lamp H11 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Assembly Serviced at Authorized Dealer Rear Tail Stop Lamp LED Assembly Serviced at Authorized Deale...

Page 96: ...known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit c...

Page 97: ...call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590...

Page 98: ...Air Deflector Molded Splash Guards Hitch Receiver Vehicle Cover 18 Chrome Clad Alumi num Wheels Roadside Safety Kit Camping Tent 18 Black Painted Cast Aluminum Wheels Winter Wheel INTERIOR Carpet Flo...

Page 99: ...mergency In Case of Brake Warning Light 68 Jacking 71 Jump Starting 76 Overheating 70 Engine Break In Recommendations 19 Compartment 82 Jump Starting 76 Oil Selection 84 Overheating 70 Exterior Lights...

Page 100: ...ion for Jacking 71 Programmable Electronic Features 57 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 21 Rear Seat Folding 17 Recreational Towing 65 Remote Starting System 10 Replacement Bulbs 93 Reporting Safety Defect...

Page 101: ...53 Voice Prompt Volume Navigation 43 Volume Navigation Voice Prompt 43 Warning Roll Over 4 Washer Rear 21 Washers Windshield 21 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 92 Wind Buffeting 27 Windshield Washers 21 Win...

Page 102: ...te Radio pg 35 Uconnect 230 pg 35 Uconnect 430 430N pg 37 How do I use the Navigation feature pg 43 How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the Uconnect Hands Free Voice Activation System pg 51...

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Page 107: ...drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for com...

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