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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Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of
the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield.
This number also appears underbod ...
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will
automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
radio display. If a CD does not g ...
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect ...