Jeep Compass (2019 year). Instruction

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel
allows you to disable the window controls on the rear
passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout button (the indicator light on
the button with turn on). To enable the window controls,
push and release the window lockout button again (the
indicator light on the button will turn back off).

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows together
to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.

Window Lockout Switch

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POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED

The power sunroof switches are located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.

WARNING!

• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible
to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrap-
ment may result in serious injury or death.

• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown

from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
also properly secured.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.

Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. In-
jury may result.

Power Sunroof Switches

1 — Power Shade Switch
2 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
3 — Front Panel Vent Switch

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Opening Sunroof

The sunroof has two programmed open positions, comfort
stop position and full open position. The comfort stop
position has been optimized to minimize wind buffeting
when driving with side windows closed and sunroof open.
If the sunshade is in the closed position when initiating a
sunroof open or vent command the sunshade will auto-
matically open to the half open position prior to the
sunroof opening.

Express

Push the switch and release it within one-half second, the
sunroof will open to the comfort stop position and auto-
matically stop. Push the switch and release it again, the
sunroof will open to the full open position and automati-
cally stop. This is called “Express Open”. During Express
Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will
stop the sunroof.

Manual Mode

Push and hold the switch, the sunroof will open to the
comfort stop position and automatically stop. Push the
switch and hold it again, the sunroof will open to the full
open position and automatically stop. Any release of the

switch will stop the sunroof movement. The sunroof will
remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is
pushed and held again.

Opening Sunroof — Vent

Push and release the

⬙Vent⬙ button within one-half second

and the sunroof will move from the closed position to the
vent position. This is called “Express Vent.” During Ex-
press Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop
the sunroof.

NOTE:

When the sunroof is in a full open or a partial open

position, Express Vent operation is not available. You must
push and hold the vent switch to cycle the sunroof from a
slide open position to the vent position. Sunroof movement
will stop if the switch is released prior to the sunroof
reaching the vent position.

Closing Sunroof

Express

Pull the switch down and release it within one-half second
and the sunroof will close automatically from any position.
The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. This is
called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation,
any other actuation of the switch will stop the sunroof.

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Manual Mode

Pull and hold the switch down and the sunroof will close
from any position. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed
condition until the sunroof switch is pulled again.

Opening Power Shade

The sunshade has two programmed open positions: half
open and full open positions. When opening the sunshade
from the closed position, the sunshade will always stop at
the half open position regardless of express or manual
open operation. The switch must be actuated again to
continue on to full open position.

Express

Push the sunshade switch and release it within one-half
second, the sunshade will open to the half open position
and stop automatically. Push and release the switch again
from the half open position and the sunshade will open to
the full open position and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any
movement of the sunshade switch will stop the shade.

Manual Mode

Push and hold the sunshade switch, the sunshade will open
to the half open position and stop automatically. Push and
hold the sunshade switch again and the sunshade will open
to the full open position. Any release of the switch will stop
the movement and the sunshade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed again.

Closing Power Shade

If the sunroof is open/vented, the sunshade cannot be
closed beyond the half open position. Pulling the sunshade
close switch when sunshade is at half open position with
sunroof open/vented will automatically close sunroof
prior to the sunshade closing.

Express

Pull the sunshade switch down and release it within
one-half second. If the sunroof is in closed position, the
sunshade will full close automatically from any position. If
the sunroof is open or vented, the sunshade will close to
the half open position and stop; pull and release the
sunshade switch again to automatically close both the
sunroof and sunshade completely. This is called “Express
Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of
the switch will stop the sunshade.

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Manual

Pull and hold the sunshade switch down. If the sunroof is
in closed position, the sunshade will fully close from any
position. If the sunroof is open or vented, the sunshade will
close to the half open position and stop; pulling and
holding the sunshade switch again will close both the
sunroof and sunshade completely. Any release of the
switch will stop the movement and the sunshade will
remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is
pulled again.

Pinch Protect Feature

This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the
sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction
in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this oc-
curs. Next, pull the sunroof close switch and release to
Express Close.

NOTE:

If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in

Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and the
sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.

Sunroof Maintenance

Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the
glass panel.

Ignition Off Operation

The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to
approximately ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.

NOTE:

Ignition Off time is programmable through the

Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer
Programmable Features” in “Multimedia” for further in-
formation.

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HOOD

Opening The Hood

Two latches must be released to open the hood.

1. Pull the hood release lever located underneath the

driver’s side of the instrument panel.

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The safety latch

release lever is located behind the front edge of the hood
at the center. Reach in at the center of the hood with a
palm facing the ground. Once contact is made with the
safety latch release lever, push it toward the passenger
side of the vehicle to fully release the hood.

Closing The Hood

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

Hood Release Location (Underneath Instrument Panel)

Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location

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CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

LIFTGATE

Opening

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate may be released by the overhead console
switch, the outside handle, or the key fob (if equipped).

The overhead console switch and key fob (if equipped) will
release the liftgate when the liftgate is unlocked or locked.
The outside handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.

NOTE:

Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the

door panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate.
The manual door locks on the doors and the exterior door
lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.

WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passen-
gers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate
closed when you are operating the vehicle.

Liftgate Entry

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Closing

Grasp the liftgate pull handle and initiate lowering the
liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate reaches the
self-closing position.

NOTE:

Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in

possession of the key because the liftgate may be locked.

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened or closed by
the key fob, outside handle, overhead console
switch, and the liftgate switch on the upper left
trim when the liftgate is open.

Using any of the above ways:
• When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will open.
• When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will close.
• When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will reverse.
The key fob and the overhead console switch will open the
liftgate when the liftgate is locked. The outside handle
requires the liftgate to be unlocked. Push the button on the
key fob twice within five seconds to open or close the
liftgate.

When the liftgate button on the key fob is pushed two
times, the turn signals will flash twice to signal that the
liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is
enabled in the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime
will be audible. Refer to

⬙Uconnect Settings⬙ in ⬙Multime-

dia” for further information.

Liftgate Pull Handle/Closing Liftgate

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NOTE:
• Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in possession

of the key because the liftgate may be locked.

• Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the door

panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate. The
manual door locks on the doors and the exterior door
lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.

Lock The Vehicle

WARNING!

During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.

NOTE:
• The liftgate will not power open or close if the gear

selector is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph
(0 km/h).

• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is

closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically re-
verse to the closed or open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.

• There are pinch sensors attached to the side of the

liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these
strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open
position.

• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions

within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop. If this occurs, the liftgate must be opened or closed
manually.

• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures

below −22° F (−30° C) or temperatures above 150° F
(65° C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pushing any of the power liftgate
switches.

• If the liftgate is left open for an extended period of time,

the liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset
power liftgate functionality.

• Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.

However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.

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• Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a

liftgate or door open message or warning indicator.
Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving
the liftgate open while driving.

• If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle

in gear, the liftgate will continue to power close. How-
ever, vehicle movement may result in a detection of an
obstruction.

• If the electronic liftgate release handle is pushed with the

power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disen-
gage to allow manual operation.

• If the electronic liftgate release handle is pushed while

the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to
the full open position.

WARNING!

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous

exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-
sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,

make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do
not use the recirculation mode.

NOTE:

Allow the power system to open the liftgate.

Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the
liftgate obstacle detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction.

WARNING!

Personal injury or cargo damage may occur if caught in
the path of the liftgate. Make sure the liftgate path is
clear before activating the liftgate.

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Cargo Area Features

Cargo Load Floor

The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs
(181 kg).

Cargo Load Floor Positions

The cargo load floor can be adjusted to three different
levels to create more space in the cargo area. These
positions are: upper, center, and lower.

NOTE:

The lower position is not available in vehicles

equipped with either a compact spare tire, or a full size
spare tire. The center position is not available in vehicles
equipped with a full size spare tire.

To change the level of the load floor, pull upward on the
load floor handle, pull the floor outward, and place the
back of the floor into the desired position. Lower the front
of the floor into place.

Cargo Load Floor Positions

1 — Upper Position
2 — Center Position
3 — Lower Position

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Raising The Load Floor

To raise the load floor for access of the Tire Service Kit, or
spare tire (if equipped), pull upward on the load floor
handle.

Do not raise the floor beyond the point of resistance. In
vehicles equipped with a power liftgate, forcing the floor
upward can damage the floor and vehicle’s trim panel.

To fully raise the load floor, pull upward on the floor
handle, pull the floor outward, then position the floor
upright with the bottom fitting on top of the floor position-
ing brackets. Push the top of the floor down firmly to
secure it in this position.

To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some rear seating room. Refer to “Seats” in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

Raised Load Floor — (Power Liftgate)

1 — Raised Load Floor
2 — Raised Floor Maximum Height

Fully Raised Load Floor Position

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Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops

The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be
used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving.

Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels.

WARNING!

• Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat

tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a tie-down
could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the
anchors provided for child seat tethers.

• To help protect against personal injury, passengers

should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.

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WARNING! (Continued)

The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han-
dling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your ve-
hicle:
• Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits de-

scribed on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar.

• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put

heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.

• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear

axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to
sway.

• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of

the seatback. This could impair visibility or become
a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.

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Rear Storage Bins

The rear storage bins are located in the rear of the vehicle
on the sides of the load floor.

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Storage

Glove Compartment

The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel.

To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a glove compartment
in the open position. Driving with the glove compart-
ment open may result in injury in a collision.

Rear Storage Bin

Glove Compartment

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Console Storage Compartment

To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover.

The center console armrest can also be adjusted forward
and rearward by pushing in the desired direction until it
locks into place.

The center console has a storage area which can hold cell
phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other small
items.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli-
sion.

Cupholders

There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers,
located in the center console.

There are two cupholders (if equipped) for the rear seat
passengers, located in the center armrest.

Center Console

Front Cupholders

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Power Outlets

Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small
electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
The power outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a
“battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered.
Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when the
ignition is in the ON or ACC position, while the outlets
labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to the
battery and powered at all times.

NOTE:
• All accessories connected to the “battery” powered

outlets should be removed or turned off when the
vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.

CAUTION!

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as
this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Im-
proper use of the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The front power outlet is located on the center stack of the
instrument panel.

In addition to the front power outlet, there may also be a
power outlet located in the rear cargo area, if equipped.

Front Power Outlet

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