Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Removing the ignition key
The ignition key can be removed only if
the gear lever is in position P:
if the engine is switched off with the
gear lever in position P: the ignition key
can be removed within 30 seconds;
if the engine is switched off with the
gear lever in a position other than P: move
the lever to P within 5 seconds. Then it
will be possible to remove the ignition
key for about 10 seconds.
In both cases, if the described
conditions and times are not respected,
the ignition key will be automatically
locked.
To remove the ignition key, turn it to
RUN and then to STOP repeating the
procedure described above.
"RECOVERY" FUNCTIONS
In case of a gear lever failure, the
instrument panel display could show a
dedicated message recommending that
the driver continues driving without
shifting the lever to the P position.
In this case, the transmission will keep a
forward gear (with reduced performance)
even positioning the gear lever to R or N.
Once you have put the gear lever in the P
position, or after you have turned off the
car, you will not be able to select R nor
any of the forward gears. In this case,
contact a Jeep Dealership.
WARNING
236) Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
IMPORTANT
47) If the car is on a gradient, always
engage the electric parking brake
BEFORE placing the gear lever in P.
48)
Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator fully released.
STOP&START SYSTEM
(where provided)
The Stop/Start system automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
is stationary and starts it again when the
driver wants to move off.
This improves the efficiency of the
vehicle by reducing fuel consumption,
the emission of harmful gases and noise
pollution.
WARNING The system is activated
automatically whenever the engine
is started, regardless of the condition
(system on or off) present before the
engine was stopped.
237)
49) 50)
Modes of operation
Engine stopping mode
Models with manual transmission: with
the vehicle stationary, the engine turns
off with the transmission in neutral and
the clutch pedal released.
Models with dual clutch automatic
transmission: with the car stationary and
the brake pedal pressed, the engine
switches off bringing the gear lever to a
position other than R (Reverse).
NOTE On versions with dual clutch
automatic transmission, in the event of
stops uphill, the engine switching off
is disabled to activate the "Hill Start
Assist" function (works only with running
engine).
The engine stop is indicated by the
indicator light on the instrument panel.
Engine restarting mode
Models with manual gearbox: press the
clutch pedal to restart the engine.
If the vehicle does not start when the
clutch is pressed, place the gear lever
in neutral and repeat the procedure. If
the problem persists, contact a Jeep
Dealership.
Models with dual clutch automatic
transmission release the brake pedal to
restart the engine.
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is in
automatic mode - D (Drive) - the engine
can be restarted by moving the lever to R
(Reverse) or N (Neutral).