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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Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the
onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze)
is dirty or rusty in appearance, the s ...
Automatic Operation
The Automatic Temperature Control system automatically maintains the climate
in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
Operation of the system is quite ...
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be to ...