Safety

For an entry-level vehicle the Compass comes stacked with safety features. Side curtain airbags, traction control, an electronic stability system and antilock brakes all come standard at the $15,985 entry price.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released crash-test results for the Compass' sibling, the Dodge Caliber. It received a Good rating, the best possible, in the frontal crash test, but got a Marginal score, the second worst possible, in both side-impact and rear-impact tests. While the two vehicles aren't identical, the results should be similar for the Compass.

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    Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped
    The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ Temperature display; this message can be turned on or off. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears ...

    Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models
    Reverse the steps for removing the seat. WARNING! • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area with the rear seat folded down or removed from ...

    Transporting Passengers
    NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. â ...