Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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cases, go to a Jeep Dealership to have the
radar sensor realigned or replaced.
30) The TireKit, which comes with
the vehicle, is compatible with the
TPMS sensors. The use of sealants that
are not equivalent to those contained
in the original kit could compromise
functionality. If using sealants that are
not equivalent to original sealants, it is
recommended to have the functionality of
the TPMS sensors checked at a qualified
repair center.
31) The TPMS has been optimized for
the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warnings have been
established for the tire size equipped on
your vehicle. Using spare wheels of a
different sizes, types and/or designs may
cause the system to operate incorrectly
and damage the sensors. The TPM sensor
is not designed for use on aftermarket
wheels and may contribute to a poor
overall system performance or sensor
damage. Customers are encouraged to use
original wheels to assure proper TPMS
feature operation.
32) Using aftermarket tire sealants may
damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) sensor. After using
an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle
to your authorized dealer to have your
sensor function checked.
33) After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure always reinstall the valve stem
cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt
from entering the valve stem, which could
damage the TPMS sensor.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
features in your car are the occupant
restraint systems:
Occupant restraint system
functions
Seat belts
Supplementary restraint systems
(SRS) airbags
Child restraint systems.
Some of the safety features described in
this section may be standard equipment
on some models or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure,
ask a Jeep Dealership.
Important safety precautions
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
Here are some simple steps you can
take to minimise the risk of harm from a
deploying airbag:
1. A child who is not big enough to
wear the car seat belt properly (Refer
to “Universal Child Restraint Systems”
paragraph in this chapter for further
information) must be secured in the
appropriate child restraint system or
belt-positioning booster seat in a rear
seating position.
2. Never allow children to slide the belt
strap behind them or under their arm.
3. Read the instructions provided with
your child restraint system to make sure
that you are using it properly.
4. All occupants must always wear their
three-point seat belt properly.
5. The driver and front passenger seats
should be moved back as far as practical
to allow the front airbags room to inflate.
6. Do not lean against the door or
window. If your car has side airbags, in
case of deployment, the side airbags will
inflate forcefully into the space between
occupants and the door and occupants
could be injured.
7. If the airbag system in this car
needs to be modified to accommodate
a disabled person, contact the Jeep
Dealership.
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Seat belt systems
Buckle up even though you are an
excellent driver, even on short trips.
Someone on the road may be a poor
driver and cause a collision that includes
you. This can happen far away from
home or on your own street. Research
has shown that seat belts save lives
and they can reduce the seriousness
of injuries in a collision. Some of the
worst injuries happen when people are
ejected from the car. Seat belts reduce