Jeep Compass 2023, Owner'S Manual

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40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the last detent for
automatic headlight operation. When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place
the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the headlights will
come on in the automatic mode.
H
EADLIGHT
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IME
D
ELAY
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight delay
feature will leave the headlights on for up to 90 seconds.
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the
OFF position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the
headlights or parking lights on, or placing the ignition in
the ON/RUN position.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
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The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of
placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this
feature. If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
prior to placing the ignition in the OFF position, there is
no need to turn the headlight switch to off to activate
Headlight Delay.
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The headlight delay timing is programmable through
Uconnect Settings
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If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver's door is opened.
F
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The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.
Fog Light Switch
Fog Light Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or
the low beam headlights and push the fog light button.
To turn off the front fog lights, either push the fog lights
button a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:
The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or
parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam head -
lights will turn off the fog lights.
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