Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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EPB fault light will illuminate. This may
be accompanied by the warning light
flashing. In this event, urgent service
of the electric park brake system is
required. Do not rely on the parking
brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
SafeHold
SafeHold is a safety feature of the
electric parking brake (EPB) system
that will engage the parking brake
automatically if the vehicle is left
unattended while the ignition device is in
RUN.
For automatic transmissions, the EPB
will automatically engage if all of the
following conditions are met:
Vehicle speed is below 3 km/h.
There is no attempt to depress the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
The seat belt is unbuckled.
The driver door is opened.
The vehicle is not in the P (Park)
position.
For manual transmissions, the EPB
will automatically engage if all of the
following conditions are met:
Vehicle speed is below 3 km/h.
There is no attempt to depress the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
The clutch pedal is not pressed.
The seat belt is unbuckled.
The driver door is opened.
SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed
by pushing the EPB Switch while the
driver door is open and the brake pedal
is pressed. Once manually bypassed, the
SafeHold function will be enabled again
once the vehicle reaches 20 km/h or
the ignition device is turned to the OFF
position and back to RUN again.
Brake Service Mode
We recommend having your brakes
serviced by your Jeep Dealership.
WARNING
224)
In the case of parking manoeuvres
on roads on a gradient, the front wheels
must be steered towards the pavement
(when parking downhill), or in the
opposite direction if the car is parked
uphill. Block the wheels with a wedge or
a stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
225) Do not rely on the parking brake to
operate effectively if the rear brakes have
been immersed in water or mud.
226) Never use the PARK position as a
substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked
to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
227) When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the vehicle lock, and
lock your vehicle.
228) 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 shift
level.
229) Do not leave the Key Fob in or near
the car or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition
device of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go system in the RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle
230) Be sure the parking brake is fully
disengaged before driving; failure to do so
can lead to brake failure and a collision.
231) Always fully apply the parking brake
when leaving your vehicle, or it may
roll and cause damage or injury. Also
verify that the dual clutch automatic
transmission is in the P (Park) position.
Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.
232) Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, or repeated use of the
parking brake to slow the vehicle may
cause serious damage to the brake
system. Failure to do so can lead to brake
failure, and an accident.
IMPORTANT
38) If the Warning Light remains
on with the parking brake released, a
brake system malfunction is indicated.
Have the brake system serviced by a Jeep
Dealership immediately.