Jeep Compass (2019 year). Instruction

STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

WARNING!

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob

from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

• 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 transmission gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in

a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.

Normal Starting

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine

is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.

Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10
seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.

Tip Start Feature

Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it
as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, cycle
the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.

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Automatic Transmission

The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,

or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.

• Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the

vehicle has come to a complete stop.

• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is

firmly on the brake pedal.

Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions — Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the

ENGINE START/STOP button once.

3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle.

If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.

4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to

the engine starting, push the button again.

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine

is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.

Keyless Enter-N-Go — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake
Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)

The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three positions, OFF, RUN, and
START. To change the ignition switch positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:

1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change

the ignition switch to the RUN position,

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to change the ignition switch to the OFF position,

Manual Transmission

The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL position before
you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting
into any driving gear.

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Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions — Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.

2. Press and hold the clutch pedal while pushing the

ENGINE START/STOP button once.

3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle.

If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.

4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to

the engine starting, push the button again.

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine

is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.

Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF
The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL
Position)

1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change

the ignition switch to the RUN position,

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to change the ignition switch to the OFF position,

Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

Extended Park Starting

NOTE:

Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle

has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery

to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.

2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it

when the engine starts.

3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the

ignition to the OFF position, wait five seconds to allow
the starter to cool, then repeat the Extended Park
Starting procedure.

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4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the

starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat the
procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank continu-
ously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.

After Starting — Warming Up The Engine

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the

⬙Normal Starting⬙ or ⬙Extreme Cold Weather⬙ procedure,
and has not experienced an extended park condition as
identified in

⬙Extended Park Starting⬙ procedure it may be

flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15
seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the RUN
position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the “Nor-
mal Starting” procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time.
Wait 60 seconds before trying again.

WARNING!

• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the

throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it

started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.

• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables

may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery
or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump
Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.

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Stopping The Engine

Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key (Keyless Enter-
N-Go):

To shut off the engine with vehicle speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h), you must push and hold the ignition or
push the START/STOP button three times consecutively
within a few seconds. The engine will shut down, and the
ignition will be placed in the RUN position.

Turning Off the car (placing the ignition from the RUN
position to the STOP position), the power supply to the
accessories are maintained for a period of three minutes.

Opening the driver side door with the ignition in RUN will
sound a short chime that reminds the driver to place the
ignition to STOP.

When the ignition is in the STOP/OFF position, the win-
dow switches remains active for three minutes. Opening a
front door will cancel this function.

After severe driving, idle the engine to allow the tempera-
ture inside the engine compartment to cool before shutting
off the engine.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

The engine block heater warms the engine and permits
quicker starts in cold weather.

Connect the cord to a 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with
a grounded, three-wire extension cord.

For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), the engine
block heater is recommended. For ambient temperatures
below -20°F (-29°C), the engine block heater is required.

The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood,
behind to the driver’s side headlamp. Follow the steps
below to properly use the engine block heater:

1. Locate the engine block heater cord (behind the driver’s

side headlamp).

2. Undo the hook-and-loop strap that secures the heater

cord in place.

3. Pull the cord to the front of the vehicle and plug it into

a grounded, three-wire extension cord.

4. After the vehicle is running, reattach the cord to the

hook-and-loop strap, and properly stow away behind
the driver’s side headlamp.

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NOTE:
• The engine block heater cord is a factory installed

option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords are
available from your authorized Mopar dealer.

• The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and 6.5

Amps to activate the heater element.

• The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one

hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.

WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord
before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical
cord could cause electrocution.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After
the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80
or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Dealer
Service” in “Servicing And Maintenance”.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its

first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as a problem.

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PARK BRAKE

Electric Park Brake (EPB)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Park Brake
System (EPB) that offers simple operation, and some
additional features that make the parking brake more
convenient and useful.

The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the
vehicle from rolling while parked. Before leaving the
vehicle, make sure that the park brake is applied. Also, be
certain to leave the transmission in PARK.

You can engage the park brake in two ways:
• Manually, by applying the park brake switch.
• Automatically, by enabling the Auto Park Brake feature

in the customer programmable features section of the
Uconnect settings.

The park brake switch is located in the center console.

To apply the park brake manually, pull up on the switch
momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from
the back of the vehicle while the park brake engages. Once
the park brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE warning lamp
in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch
will illuminate. If your foot is on the brake pedal while you
apply the park brake, you may notice a small amount of
brake pedal movement. The park brake can be applied
even when the ignition switch is OFF but the BRAKE
warning lamp will not illuminate, however, it can only be
released when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position.

Electric Park Brake Switch

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NOTE:

The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB

switch is held for longer than 60 seconds in either the
released or applied position. The light will extinguish upon
releasing the switch.

If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the parking brake
will automatically engage whenever the transmission is
placed into PARK, or with a manual transmission, when
the ignition switch is turned OFF. If your foot is on the
brake pedal, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal
movement while the park brake is engaging.

The park brake will release automatically when the igni-
tion switch is ON, the transmission is in DRIVE or RE-
VERSE, the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is
made to drive away.

To release the park brake manually, the ignition switch
must be in the ON/RUN position. Put your foot on the
brake pedal, then push the park brake switch down
momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from
the back of the car while the parking brake disengages. You
may also notice a small amount of movement in the brake
pedal. Once the park brake is fully disengaged, the BRAKE
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED
indicator on the switch will extinguish.

NOTE:

When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the

front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and
away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the park
brake before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make
it difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied whenever the
driver is not in the vehicle.

WARNING!

• Do not rely on the parking brake to operate effec-

tively if the rear brakes have been immersed in water
or mud.

• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the

parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob

from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. 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 gear
selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in

• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before

driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and
a collision.

• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving

your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.

CAUTION!

If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is
indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an au-
thorized dealer immediately.

If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to
engage the park brake while the vehicle is in motion,
maintain upward pressure on the electric park brake
switch for as long as engagement is desired. The BRAKE
warning lamp will illuminate, and a continuous chime will
sound. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated auto-
matically while the vehicle remains in motion.

To disengage the park brake while the vehicle is in motion,
release the switch. If the vehicle is brought to a complete
stop using the parking brake, when the vehicle reaches
approximately 3 mph, (5 km/h) the parking brake will
remain engaged.

WARNING!

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, or
repeated use of the parking brake to slow the vehicle
may cause serious damage to the brake system; failure
to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision.

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In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the Electric Park
Brake system, a yellow EPB fault lamp will illuminate. This
may be accompanied by the BRAKE warning lamp flash-
ing. In this event, urgent service of the electric park brake
system is required. Do not rely on the parking brake to
hold the vehicle stationary.

Auto Park Brake

The EPB can be programmed to be applied automatically
whenever the vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h) and
the automatic transmission is placed in PARK, or with a
manual transmission, whenever the ignition switch is in
the OFF position. Auto Park Brake is enabled and disabled
by customer selection through the Customer Program-
mable Features section of the Uconnect Settings.

Any single Auto Park Brake application can be bypassed
by pushing the EPB switch to the release position while the
transmission is placed in PARK (automatic transmission)
and the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.

SafeHold

SafeHold is a safety feature of the EPB system that will
engage the park brake automatically if the vehicle is left
unsecured while the ignition switch is in ON/RUN.

For automatic transmissions, the EPB will automatically
engage if all of the following conditions are met:
• Vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h).
• There is no attempt to depress the brake pedal or

accelerator pedal.

• The seat belt is unbuckled.
• The driver door is open.
• The vehicle is not in the PARK position.

For manual transmissions, the EPB will automatically
engage if all of the following conditions are met:
• Vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h).
• There is no attempt to depress the brake pedal or

accelerator pedal.

• The clutch pedal is not pressed.
• The seat belt is unbuckled.
• The driver door is open.

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SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the EPB
Switch while the driver door is open and the brake pedal is
pressed. Once manually bypassed, SafeHold will be en-
abled again once the vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or
the ignition is turned to the OFF position and back to
ON/RUN again.

Brake Service Mode

We recommend having your brakes serviced by an autho-
rized dealer.

You should only make repairs for which you have the
knowledge and the right equipment. You should only enter
Brake Service Mode during brake service.

When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary for
you or your technician to push the rear piston into the rear
caliper bore. With the electric park brake system, this can
only be done after retracting the EPB actuator. The actuator
retraction can be done easily by entering the Brake Service
Mode through the Uconnect Settings in your vehicle. This
menu based system will guide you through the steps
necessary to retract the EPB actuator in order to perform
rear brake service.

Service Mode has requirements that must be met in order
to be activated:
• The vehicle must be at a standstill.
• The parking brake must be disabled.
• The transmission must be in park or neutral.
• The EPB switch not activated.
• The vehicle in ignition ON/RUN position.
• The brake pedal not pressed.

While in service mode, the EPB fault lamp will flash
continuously while the ignition switch is ON/RUN.

NOTE:

A dedicated message will appear in the instrument

cluster display if Brake Service Mode cannot be activated.

When brake service work is complete, the following steps
must be followed to reset the parking brake system to
normal operation:
• Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill.
• Press the brake pedal with moderate force.
• Apply the EPB Switch.

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NOTE:

A dedicated message will appear in the instrument

cluster display if Brake Service Mode cannot be deactivated.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle
unattended without having the park brake fully ap-
plied. The park brake should always be applied when
the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.

CAUTION!

• Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch

pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with
the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause
abnormal wear on the clutch.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear

selector as the force exerted, even if slight, could lead
over time to premature wear of the gearbox internal
components.

NOTE:

During cold weather, you may experience in-

creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms
up. This is normal.

Gear Selector

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To shift the gears, fully press the clutch pedal and place the
gear selector into the desired gear position (the diagram for
the engagement of the gears is displayed on the handle of
the selector).

To engage REVERSE gear from the NEUTRAL position, lift
the REVERSE ring, located below the knob and move the
gear selector all the way left and then forward.

Shifting

Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal.

You should always use first gear when starting from a
standing position.

Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds

To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel
economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed
in the recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle
speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or
pulling a trailer, these recommended up-shift speeds may
not apply.

Shift Pattern

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Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)

All Engines

Gear Selection

2 to 3

3 to 4

4 to 5

5 to 6

Accel.

24 (39)

34 (55)

47 (76)

56 (90)

Cruise

19 (31)

27 (43)

37 (60)

41 (66)

NOTE:

A certain amount of noise from the transmission is

normal. This noise can be most noticeable when the vehicle
is idling in NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged (clutch
pedal released), but it may also be heard when driving. The
noise may also be more noticeable when the transmission is
warm. This noise is normal and is not an indication of a
problem with your clutch or transmission.

Downshifting

Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recom-
mended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills.
In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better
acceleration when you desire to resume speed. Downshift
progressively. Do not skip gears to avoid overspeeding the
engine and clutch.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip, and the vehicle could skid.

CAUTION!

• Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears at

higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and
clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower gear
with clutch pedal depressed may result damage to
the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear and
releasing the clutch may result in engine damage.

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