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 has creased fender bulges that recall the Dodge Dakota pickup. Is it possible the Dakota delivers the mail to the Jeep household? Just a thought....
In this sea of look-alike crossover vehicles, what distinguishes the Compass — or at least the Limited trim level — is aluminum-look trim on the exterior. It's anchored by a rear-bumper overlay that's debossed with the Compass name. A similar panel is on the front bumper, minus the name. The doors have matching moldings that dress up a deliberate accent groove.
Even on the Limited, the side mirrors and door handles are black rather than body-colored. The standard wheels are 17-inch aluminum; the Limited has 18-inch aluminum wheels, which are an option on the lower trim level. The Limited's also come in chrome.
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Points To Remember
NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles
(kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally
a result of moisture from r ...
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)
The rear seating positions have lower anchorages capable of accommodating LATCHcompatible
child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments and child seats with
fixed lower attachme ...
Sunrider (Two-Door Models) — If Equipped
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may
allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph ...