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What does the "RPM x1000" light indicate in the Jeep Compass?
Answer: In the Jeep Compass, the light indicating "RPM x1000" simply indicates the need to shift to a higher gear, as the engine revs are almost at the limit.... Read all

Posted on 16-05-2023
What does the "side distance warning not available" message mean in the Jeep Renegade?
Answer: In the Jeep Renegade, the "side distance warning" is simply the parking sensor system. The "side distance warning not available" message therefore ind... Read all

Posted on 2-03-2023
Where is the alternator fuse located on the Jeep Patriot?
Answer: The Jeep Patriot alternator fuse is contained in the fuse box located on the side of the engine compartment: the fuse in question is indicated with th... Read all

Posted on 4-02-2023
Why doesn't the Start&Stop of the Jeep Compass 2 work?
Answer: If the Start&Stop system of your Jeep Compass second series (year 2016-2023) does not work, there is very likely a fault in the car's electrical syste... Read all

Posted on 27-01-2023
How to reset the Uconnect system in the Jeep Renegade?
Answer: In the Jeep Renegade, it may happen that the Uconnect system crashes or gives signs of malfunction. In these cases we can perform a quick reset by hol... Read all

Posted on 12-08-2022
How to unlock the electronic handbrake in the Jeep Renegade?
Answer: Unlocking the electric handbrake in the Jeep Renegade is very simple. All you have to do is insert the key, turn on the ignition, hold down the brake ... Read all

Posted on 24-06-2022
Where is the Start & Stop system fuse located in the Jeep Compass?
Answer: In the Jeep Compass, we can find the Start & Stop system fuse in the box located inside the passenger compartment, accessible from under the dashboard... Read all

Posted on 1-04-2022
What does the RPM light on the Jeep Compass mean?
Answer: The RPM light that appears on the instrument panel of the Jeep Compass signals the need to change gear. This warning light comes on when you are drivi... Read all

Posted on 1-04-2022
Why does the Start & Stop of the Jeep Compass not work?
Answer: If the Start & Stop system of the Jeep Compass does not work, it is very likely that the fuse of the relevant control unit has blown. To get the syste... Read all

Posted on 21-01-2022
What is the button on the rearview mirror of the Jeep Compass for?
Answer: In the Jeep Compass internal rear view mirror, there is a small button which, when pressed, activates the anti-glare function. This function is useful... Read all

Posted on 5-01-2022
What does "SDW not working" mean on the Jeep Compass?
Answer: SDW stands for Side Distance Warning: when the wording "SDW not working" appears on the Jeep Compass display, it means that the parking sensors cannot... Read all

Posted on 18-12-2021
What problems does the touchscreen of the Jeep Compass have?
Answer: The touchscreen of the Jeep Compass is often prone to the formation of air bubbles under the glass. These are formed when the glue placed under the sc... Read all

Posted on 10-12-2021
How to deactivate the Start / Stop in the Jeep Renegade?
Answer: To deactivate the Start / Stop system in the Jeep Renegade, simply press the button depicting a circled A located in the center console. The turning o... Read all

Posted on 21-11-2021
Why does the Start & Stop in the Jeep Renegade no longer work?
Answer: The Start & Stop system in the Jeep Renegade needs a lot of energy supplied by the battery. In fact, when this fails due to low charge or the battery ... Read all

Posted on 13-11-2021
How to deactivate the airbag in the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK?
Answer: In this Jeep Grand Cherooke series, it is not possible to deactivate the passenger side airbag manually. Deactivation takes place automatically. In fa... Read all

Posted on 9-11-2021
Why is Start & Stop no longer available in the Jeep Compass?
Answer: The Start & Stop system, ie the automatic shutdown during prolonged stops and the subsequent restart, in the Jeep Compass needs a large amount of ener... Read all

Posted on 22-10-2021
What does the Jeep Renegade "Start & Stop not available" mean?
Answer: When the words "Start & Stop not available" appear on the display of the Jeep Renegade, together with the words "Have engine checked", the most likely... Read all

Posted on 4-09-2021
Handbrake warning light on Jeep Renegade, why?
Answer: Usually, if the handbrake warning light is on, simply disengage it, as you have probably forgotten it. But if the warning light stays on even after re... Read all

Posted on 25-08-2021
What is the mileage to replace the timing belt on the Jeep Renegade?
Answer: The timing belt replacement interval of the Jeep Renegade varies according to the type of engine present; usually, the mileage interval for replacemen... Read all

Posted on 27-05-2021
Where can a Jeep Renegade be serviced?
Answer: The service of our Jeep Renegade can be carried out at the official Jeep FCA workshops, as well as at your trusted mechanic, and in both cases, the ve... Read all

Posted on 24-05-2021
How to reset the "Service" light on a Jeep Compass?
Answer: There are two options to reset the service warning light on a Jeep Compass. The first is to go to a mechanic with an OBD tablet, who will perform the ... Read all

Posted on 7-12-2020

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