Jeep Compass 2023, 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.
3. The system starts the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to
start, the starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, push the ENGINE START/STOP
button again.
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 transmission 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.
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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