Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(D.R.L.) AND SIDE LIGHTS
37) 38)
With the ignition device in RUN position,
parking brake engaged and light switch
(1) fig. 33 in position
, the LED
daytime running lights are switched on:
the other lamps and interior lighting
remain off.
With the ignition device in RUN position,
parking brake released and light switch
in position
the LED daytime running
lights and side lights are switched on:
the other lamps and interior lighting
remain off.
NOTE If allowed by law in the country
in which the vehicle was purchased the
Daytime Running Lights can be turned
on and off using the Uconnect™ System,
refer to the “Settings” paragraph in
the “Multimedia” section for further
information.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition device on RUN, turn
the switch (1) fig. 33 to position
.
The low beam and license plate lights
switch on. The LED daytime running
lights remain on while the side lights are
switched off.
The
indicator light will illuminate in
the instrument panel.
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the fixed high beam
headlights, with the ignition device
in RUN, push left lever fig. 32 (car
travel direction). The light switch should
be turned to AUTO with the low beam
headlights on, or it should be turned to
position
.
To flash, the unstable position is used
(activate by pulling the lever towards
you). With high beam headlights on, the
warning light
on the instrument panel
will come on at the same time.
The high beam headlights can be turned
off by returning the lever to the stable
central position. The
indicator light
will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Auto dim high beams control
(where provided)
The Automatic dim high beams control
provides increased forward lighting at
night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera
mounted on the inside rearview mirror.
NOTES:
The Automatic dim high beams
control can be turned on or off
using the Uconnect™ System. Refer
to the “Settings” paragraph in the
“Multimedia” section for further
information.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed
headlights and side lights of vehicles in
the field of view will cause headlights to
remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
To disable the function, turn the light
switch ring to the position.
FLASHING
To flash, the unstable position is used
(activate by pulling the lever towards
you). With high beam headlights on, the
warning light
on the instrument panel
will come on at the same time.
AUTO FUNCTION (Dusk sensor)
(where provided)
This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to ambient
light levels.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated when the ignition device is
turned to the RUN position.
Function activation
Turn the light switch (1) fig. 33 to the
AUTO position.
When the system is on, the “Headlight
time delay feature” is also on with
engine off. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after