Jeep Compass, Operating Information Manual

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CAUTION!
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Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or
perform repairs and service when neces-
sary could result in more costly repairs,
damage to other components or negatively
impact vehicle performance. Immediately
have potential malfunctions examined by
an authorized dealer or qualified repair
center.
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Your vehicle has been built with improved
fluids that protect the performance and
durability of your vehicle and also allow
extended maintenance intervals. Do not
use chemical flushes in these components
as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a
flush is needed because of component
malfunction, use only the specified fluid for
the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine
oil must be maintained at the correct level.
Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as
every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is
shut off. Do not check oil level before starting
the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking
engine oil level when the engine is cold will give
you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground and only when the engine is hot, will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Maintain the oil level between the range markings
on the dipstick. The range markings will consist of
a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or a crosshatch
zone that says MIN at the low end of the range and
MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of
the indicated range will result in the oil level at the
full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the
engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead
to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil
temperature. This could damage your en-
gine. Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced
and tightened after adding oil.
Change Engine Oil – All Engines
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Engine Oil Selection (Gasoline Engine) –
Non ACEA Categories
For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer only recommends engine oils that
are API certified and meet the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
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