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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Rear Swing Gate
The rear swing gate can be unlocked by using the key, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front
doors.
To open the swing gate, pre ...
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.Alight
to the left of the butt ...
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the engine compartment,
behind the Power Distribution Center.
Positive Battery Post
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cool ...


