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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Tip Start Feature – Automatic Transmission Only
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the
starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically
disengage itself when the engine is run ...
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission
The shift lever position display (located in the instrument
panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You
must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of
the PARK position ...
Weather Strip Care
Lubricate the weather strips periodically with MOPAR
Weather Strip Lubricant or equivalent, to keep them soft
and pliable. ...