Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Electronic steering column lock
(where provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a passive electronic steering wheel
lock. This type of steering column lock
prevents steering the vehicle when with
the ignition device key set to OFF. The
steering column lock releases with the
ignition device set to RUN. If the locking
device does not disengage and the
vehicle does not start, turn the wheel to
the left and right to disengage the lock.
Mechanical steering column lock
(where provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a mechanical steering wheel lock. This
type of steering column lock prevents
steering the vehicle when with the
ignition device key set to OFF. With the
engine running, rotate the steering wheel
one-half revolution in either direction (six
o’clock position), turn off the engine and
remove the key. Turn the steering wheel
slightly in either direction until the lock
engages.
WARNING
4) If the starter switch has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Jeep Dealership before
driving again.
5)
Always take the key with you when
you leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
6) Before leaving the vehicle, ALWAYS
make sure that the electric parking brake
is fully applied. Set the dual-clutch
automatic transmission to position P
(Park). and press the ignition device to
the STOP position. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
7)
Do not leave the electronic key inside
or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Do not leave the
car with the ignition device in RUN
position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle
8) When leaving the car, always remove
the key fob from the car and lock it.
9) 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.
10) Do not leave children or animals
inside parked vehicles in hot weather.
Interior heat build-up may cause serious
injury or death.
11) Never remove the mechanical key
while the vehicle is moving, as the
steering wheel will automatically lock
as soon as the key is turned. This also
applies to vehicles that are being towed.
IMPORTANT
2) An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® system prevents
unauthorized use of the car preventing
to start the engine. The system does
not need to be enabled or activated.
Operation is automatic whether the car's
doors are locked or unlocked.
After cycling the ignition device to
the RUN position, the
symbol will
turn on for three seconds for a bulb
check. If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there
is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash
after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to start the
engine. In the event that a valid key fob
is used to start the engine but there is an
issue with the vehicle electronics, the
engine will start and shut off after two
seconds.
If the
symbol turns on during
normal vehicle operation (vehicle
running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the
electronics. Should this occur, have the
car serviced as soon as possible by the
Jeep Dealership.