2012 Jeep Compass Support Question
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Question posted by Papausman on March 30th, 2014
When Does Oil Indicator Come On For 2012 Jeep Compass
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Owner Manual - Page 70
...bags will sound if the light The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of comes on again after initial startup. or continuously. A single chime will not inflate. Because ... bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of the malfunction. The diagnosair bag system is first turned on. 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE...
Owner Manual - Page 86
...Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in . This 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are secured by seat belts. should be considered a normal part of the break-in and While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the not interpreted as an indication... will occur. 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The engine oil installed in your pet. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in ...
Owner Manual - Page 88
... Air Bag Warning Light plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, The light should come on and remain on while driving, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- If the light ... assemblies must be detected inside the or retractor condition, replace the belt. for lubrication or oil change is noticed in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your to seep into...
Owner Manual - Page 90
...leaks. Check for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for cuts, cracks and bulges. Inspect sidewalls...of exterior lights while you work the controls. Inspect the tread for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Also, if gasoline fumes are ...
Owner Manual - Page 199
... chime will sound when this light will flash with fuel is added. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. A during starting , stays on, or turns on vehicle and...on 6. Air Bag Warning Light 4. If the light does not come on while driving, stop the turned to
4 The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. 8. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT ...
Owner Manual - Page 203
...YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201
The light also will turn on , safely pull over , come in contact with the ignition switch in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to...
15. Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the engine cooling system is running hot. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is operating satisfactorily....
Owner Manual - Page 207
NOTE: U.S. Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display Area This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has When the appropriate conditions exist, .... door ...Door Ajar gATE ...Gate Ajar gASCAP ...Fuel Cap Fault LoW tirE ...Low Tire Pressure CHANgE OIL...Oil Change Required HOTOIL ...Engine Oil Temp Too Hot NOTE: If the vehicle is properly reset, or that the vehicle has been driven....
Owner Manual - Page 208
... there is started. Refer to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine). To turn the ignition switch to indicate the next scheduled oil change indicator system. Turn the ignition switch to "Engine Oil Overheating" under in the odometer display area. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the...
Owner Manual - Page 209
... such as a loose or missing gas cap, times within 10 seconds.
If the bulb does not come on through several of an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic ...and power loss will start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not not require towing. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is required.
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Owner Manual - Page 210
... as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Inin death or serious injury to the operating conditions. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped This indicator will come on motrol system (ESC) has been turned off by the mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to the driver, occupants or...
Owner Manual - Page 211
... is active. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system will come on for a bulb 4WD Lock switch is activated and the transmission range indicator is armed) when the This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive...last known outside abled due to "Electronic Vehicle Inthat caused the ESC activation. Hill Descent Indicator - Display - Warning Light - ON/RUN position and may need to ON/RUN, the...
Owner Manual - Page 217
...the oil change indicator system did not SELECT button...indicator message illuminates when you turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. Pressing and holding the SELECT button once will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. EVIC Functions • Compass...
Owner Manual - Page 223
.... Press and release the SELECT button to start the calibration. mately two seconds. Press and hold the COMPASS button for the 1. This is where the compass sensor is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. The "CAL" indicator will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is located.
4 differences and provide the most accurate...
Owner Manual - Page 307
... engine braking when When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as before, in severe transmission damage. In this happens, the transmission overheat indicator light will come on hot days, the automatic transmission oil may reoccur, driving. During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on , and the vehicle will improve performance...
Owner Manual - Page 383
... TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil may reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion.
6 Turn off immediately and call for more than a minute...to cool. Driving with the engine at idle. If this happens, the transmission overheat indicator light will come on the H (red) mark for service.
Owner Manual - Page 453
... of time. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after completing the scheduled oil change. Your authorized dealer will improve the ever comes first. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 M
NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since your last oil change, even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. If a •...
User Guide - Page 68
... stop the vehicle and shut off , you drive to overload condition.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the ...If the light remains lit with the transmission in the PARK position; We recommend you will come on while driving, stop the vehicle and run the engine at a reduced level. WHAT ...
User Guide - Page 95
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User Guide - Page 96
... Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...83 Overheating ...68 Axle Fluid ...83 Belts, Seat ...9 Brake Fluid ...83 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...17 Bulb Replacement ...90 Calibration, Compass ...53 Change Oil Indicator ...67 Changing A Flat Tire ...68 Child Restraint ...11 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . 11 Clock Setting ...26,28,31,33...
User Guide - Page 99
...Jack? pg. 63 • How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 87 • What type of oil do I change my engine's oil? pg. 84 • What should I set at? pg. 27, 30, 32, 36 • How ...UTILITY
• How do I know how much I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with my Jeep Compass? pg. 68 • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? FAQ (How To?)
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