Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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318) The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
319) Do not attempt jump-starting if the
battery is frozen. It could break or explode
during the operation.
320) Do not allow vehicles to touch each
other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could
result.
321) Failure to follow this jump-starting
procedure could result in personal injury
or property damage due to battery
explosion.
322) Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (-) of the discharged
battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and
could result in personal injury. Only use
the specific ground point, do not use any
other exposed metal parts.
IMPORTANT
87) Do not use a portable battery booster
pack or any other booster source with
a system voltage greater than 12 Volts
or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
88) Never use a fast battery charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems, particularly the engine
ignition and fuel supply control units.
89) Accessories plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the
vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). These
devices, if left connected too much time
with engine off, may cause the battery to
drain with following reduction of its life
and/or failure to start the engine.
DUAL CLUTCH
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION LEVER
RELEASE
In the event of a failure, to move the
gear lever from P (Park), proceed as
follows:
turn the engine off;
engage the electric parking brake;
working carefully in the point
indicated by the arrow, remove the
transmission trim (complete with gaiter)
lifting it upwards;
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Depress the brake pedal and keep it
fully depressed
Insert the supplied screwdriver
perpendicular into the release access
hole in the rear right corner of the gear
lever assembly (fig. 158) and press down
on the release lever;
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Move the gear lever to N (Neutral)
refit the gear lever panel and shift
lever gaiter correctly;
start the engine.
IGNITION KEY EMERGENCY
REMOVAL
90)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, the
ignition key, if inserted, remains locked
in its seat.
Follow these steps to extract the key fob
manually:
stop the car in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;