2019 Jeep Compass Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Jeep Compass is a small SUV that embodies the spirit of adventure. It has a modern look and is comfortable, but it also has the tough capabilities that make the Jeep brand so well-known. It stands out on city streets and mountain trails alike thanks to its famous seven-slot grille and unique design. The 2019 Compass comes with a variety of strong and fuel-efficient engines, making it a good choice for both daily driving and exploring off-road. It has a nice cabin with modern technology, comfortable seats, and a lot of room for cargo. The 2019 Jeep Compass offers a good mix of style, capability, and true Jeep heritage, whether you’re driving in the city or out in the wilderness.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Cluster Descriptions

1. Tachometer
   • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
   • The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Dis-play” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
3. Speedometer
   • Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
   • The gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
   • The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
   • The temperature gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
   • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather or up-mountain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
     WARNING: A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
     CAUTION: Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service.

NOTE: The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster display, which offers useful information to the driver. With the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will activate the display for viewing, and display the total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument cluster display is designed to display important information about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interactive display located on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster display can show you how systems are working and give you warnings when they aren’t. The steering wheel-mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus. You can access the specific information you want and make selections and adjustments.

Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.

Premium Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display menu items consist of the following as equipped:

• Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Stop/Start (If Equipped)
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings

The systems allow the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel:

• Up Arrow Button: Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus.
• Down Arrow Button: Push and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus.
• Right Arrow Button: Push and release the right arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
• Left Arrow Button: Push and release the left arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
• OK Button: Push the OK button to access/select the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the OK button for one second to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.

Oil Change Reset

• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, depending on your personal driving style.
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.

To reset the oil change indicator after performing the scheduled maintenance, refer to the following procedure:

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
   NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
NOTE: The instrument cluster display menu items are displayed in the center of the instrument cluster. Menu items may vary depending on your vehicle’s features.

Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Speedometer Menu item is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK button to change the speedometer scale from MPH to km/h (or vice versa).

Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Vehicle Info Menu item is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or right arrow button to cycle through the Vehicle Info submenus and follow the prompts on each screen as needed.

1. Tire Pressure
   • If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON.
   • If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different color than the other tire pressure value.
   • If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
   • Tire PSI is an information-only function and cannot be reset.
   • Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” under “Safety” for further information.
2. Coolant Temperature
   • Displays the actual coolant temperature.
3. Transmission Temperature — Automatic Transmission Only
   • Displays the actual transmission temperature.
4. Oil Temperature
   • Displays the level of oil temperature.
5. Battery Voltage
   • Displays the actual battery voltage

Fuel Economy
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Fuel Economy menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and hold the OK button to reset the average fuel economy feature.

• Range – The display shows the estimated distance (mi or km) that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. When the Range value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the Range display will change to a “LOW FUEL” message. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW FUEL” message and a new Range value will display. The range cannot be reset through the OK button.
  NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the Range displayed value.
• Average – This display shows the average fuel economy (MPG, or L/100 km, or km/L) since the last reset.
• Current – This display shows the current fuel economy (MPG, or L/100 km, or km/L) while driving.

Driver Assist
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Driver Assist menu title is displayed and highlighted in the instrument cluster display.

LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current Lane-Sense system settings. The information displayed depends on the LaneSense system status and the conditions that need to be met. Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.

Trip Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Trip menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Toggle the left or right arrow button to select Trip A or Trip B. The Trip information will display the following:

• Distance – Shows the total distance (mi or km) traveled for Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.
• Average Fuel Economy – This shows the average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km or km/L) of Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.
• Elapsed Time – Shows the total elapsed time of travel since Trip A or Trip B has been reset.

Hold the OK button to reset feature information.

Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Stop/Start menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display.

Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Audio menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display.

Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Messages Menu Icon is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages. Pushing the left or right arrow button will allow you to scroll through the stored messages.

Screen Setup
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Screen Setup Menu Icon/Title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK button to enter the sub-menus and follow the prompts on the screen as needed. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed.

Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Upper Left

• None
• Compass (default setting)
• Outside Temp
• Date
• Time
• Ignition State
• Range
• Fuel Economy Average — Premium Cluster
• Fuel Economy Current — Premium Cluster

Upper Right

• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Date
• Time
• Ignition State (default setting)
• Range
• Fuel Economy Average — Premium Cluster
• Fuel Economy Current — Premium Cluster

Restore Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)

• Yes
• No

Current Gear — If Equipped

• On
• Off (default setting)

Center

• None
• Compass
• Menu Title (default setting)
• Date
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range
• Fuel Economy Average
• Fuel Economy Current
• Audio Info
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Speedometer

FAQ’s