Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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NOTES:
You must ensure that the Auto Park
Brake feature is disabled before towing
this vehicle to avoid inadvertent Electric
Park Brake engagement. The automatic
parking brake function is enabled or
disabled using the functions which can
programmed by the user in Uconnect™
Settings.
Vehicles with a discharged battery or
total electrical failure when the electric
parking brake (EPB) is engaged, will
need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the
rear wheels off the ground when moving
the vehicle onto a flatbed.
If accessories must be used while towing
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), set the ignition
device to RUN mode.
The SafeHold function engages the
electric parking brake whenever the
driver side door is open (if the battery is
connected, the ignition device is in the
RUN position, the dual clutch automatic
transmission is not in P (Park) position
and the brake pedal is released). If you
are towing this vehicle with the ignition
device in the RUN mode, you must
manually disable the electric parking
brake each time the driver's door is
opened by pressing the brake pedal and
then releasing the EPB.
If the car battery is flat, see "Releasing
the dual clutch automatic transmission
gear lever" in this section for instructions
on how to move the gear lever from
P (park) position of the dual clutch
automatic transmission so as to able to
move the car.
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Keyless models
Particular attention must be dedicated
when towing the car with the ignition
device in OFF mode. The only approved
method of towing without the Key Fob
is with a flatbed truck. Proper towing
equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
Models with key
The manufacturer recommends towing
your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the
ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available,
this vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels
OFF
of the ground (using a towing
dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the
front wheels raised).
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed. The Electric Park Brake
does not need to be released if all four
wheels are off the ground.
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Using the tow eye
The car is equipped with a tow eye
fig. 162 which can be used to move it if
it breaks down.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow
the “Tow eye usage precautions”
instructions in this section.
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5520455D
Tow eye use precautions
97) 98) 99) 100) 101)
Tow eye warning label
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Front tow eye installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located
behind a flap on the front bumper
(fig. 164)
To install the tow eye, open the door
using the vehicle key or a small
screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into
the receptacle.