Shift Positions
The transfer case switch is located on the center console next to the shift lever.
Transfer Case Switch
2WD
Rear Wheel Drive High Range - This range is used for normal street and highway driving on dry hard-surfaced roads.
4WD Lock
Four-Wheel Drive High Range - This range locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose or slippery road surfaces only.
4WD Low
Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. Locks the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose or slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
N
Neutral - This range disengages both the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
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Draining Fluid
First remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2).
Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill
plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m).
CAUTION!
Do not over-tighten the plugs. You ...
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
This label contains the month an ...
Exterior
The Compass simply looks like the child of a Liberty and a Grand Cherokee.
From the front, it most resembles the Liberty, while the rear bears Grand
Cherokee-style taillights. However, the side ha ...