Jeep Compass 2022, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten
your seat belts.
Start the engine with the gear selector in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before
shifting to any driving range.
N
ORMAL
S
TARTING
Place the ignition switch in the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails
to start within 10 seconds, place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Place the ignition switch in the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages.
The starter motor will continue to run, and will
automatically disengage itself when the engine is
running. If the engine fails to start, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the
brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
Keyless Enter ’n Go™ Functions — Using The
ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing
the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
WARNING!

When exiting the vehicle, always remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing 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 or the transmis -
sion gear selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ’n Go™ in the ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:

Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.

Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
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