Jeep COMPASS 2018, Owner'S Manual

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These effects can be reduced by timely rotation
of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such
as those on On/Off Road type tires. Rotation will
increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow,
and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook”
for the proper maintenance intervals. The rea-
sons for any rapid or unusual wear should be
corrected prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rota-
tion method is the “forward cross” shown in the
following diagram. This rotation pattern does not
apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire
rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in
the following diagram.
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles
depends on tires of equal size, type and
circumference on each wheel. Any difference
in tire size can cause damage to the power
transfer unit. Tire rotation schedule should be
followed to balance tire wear.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more
than a month, observe the following precau-
tions:
•
Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and
possibly airy location the windows open
slightly.
•
Check that the Electric Park Brake is not
engaged.
•
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the
battery post and be sure that the battery is
fully charged. During storage check battery
charge quarterly.
•
If you do not disconnect the battery from the
electrical system, check the battery charge
every 30 days.
•
Clean and protect the painted parts by apply-
ing protective waxes.
•
Clean and protect polished metal parts by
applying protective waxes.
•
Apply talcum powder to the front and rear
wiper blades and leave raised from the glass.
•
Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover
taking care not to damage the painted sur-
face by dragging across dirty surfaces. Do
not use plastic sheeting which will not allow
the evaporation of moisture present on the
surface of the vehicle.
•
Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi
(+0.5 bar) higher than recommended on the
tire placard and check it periodically.
•
Do not drain the engine cooling system.
•
Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary
for two weeks or more, run idle the engine for
approximately five minutes, with the air con-
ditioning system on and high fan speed. This
will ensure a proper lubrication of the system,
thus minimizing the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the vehicle is put back
into operation.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Tire Rotation
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire Rotation
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