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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Engine

Engine Order Code

ECN

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement

2.0 L/122

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

274 @ 6000

158 @ 6400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

269 @ 1650

141 @ 5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

DD7

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.65

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.83

2.16

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.41

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

3.42

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.88

4.12

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3468 lbs

3097 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.6 in

11.5 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.2 in

9 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

9 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 X 7.5 in

16 X 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 X 7.5 in

16 X 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

TLB

Rear Tire Order Code

TLB

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P205/70TR16

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P205/70TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

31 MPG

30 MPG

Cruising Range - City

370.00 mi

312.80 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

20 MPG

23 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

24 MPG

26 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

573.50 mi

408.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

18.5 gal

13.6 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

6.8 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.8 ft

35.6 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

102.2 ft³

101.3 ft³

Front Head Room

40 in

40.7 in

Front Leg Room

45.5 in

40.6 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.3 in

54.6 in

Front Hip Room

54.7 in

52.3 in

Second Head Room

37.6 in

39.9 in

Second Leg Room

34.7 in

39.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.7 in

54 in

Second Hip Room

54.5 in

51 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

110 in

103.7 in

Length, Overall

190.7 in

175.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.1 in

71.4 in

Height, Overall

57.1 in

65 in

Track Width, Front

62.6 in

59.8 in

Track Width, Rear

62.6 in

59.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.1 in

8.1 in

Liftover Height

30.5 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

15.4 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

600

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

120

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

Engine: 2.0L DOHC I4 GDI Turbo.

Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic.

Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode.

Front-Wheel Drive.

2.88 Axle Ratio.

68-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection.

130 Amp Alternator.

Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers.

Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars.

Sport Tuned Suspension.

Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering.

18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank.

Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher.

Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs.

Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs.

4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake

Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT.

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual T355.

4.12 Axle Ratio.

GVWR: 4,435 lbs.

50-State Emissions.

Front-Wheel Drive.

60-Amp/Hr 525CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection.

120 Amp Alternator.

925# Maximum Payload.

Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers.

Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars.

Touring Suspension.

Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering.

13.6 Gal. Fuel Tank.

Single Stainless Steel Exhaust.

Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs.

Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs.

Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control

EXTERIOR

Wheels: 18" Chrome Alloy -inc: (Type A).

Tires: P225/45R18.

Steel Spare Wheel.

Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo.

Clearcoat Paint.

Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade.

Fixed Glass 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade.

Body-Colored Front Bumper.

Body-Colored Rear Bumper.

Chrome Side Windows Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim.

Chrome Door Handles.

Chrome Bodyside Insert.

Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator.

Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster.

Light Tinted Glass.

Variable Intermittent Wipers.

Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip.

Fully Galvanized Steel Panels.

Black Grille w/Chrome Surround.

Lip Spoiler.

Trunk Rear Cargo Access.

Front Fog Lamps.

Perimeter/Approach Lights.

LED Brakelights.

Fully Automatic Projector Beam High Intensity Low Beam Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off.

Laminated Glass

Wheels: 16" x 6.5" Aluminum.

Tires: P205/70R16 BSW AS.

Wheels w/Painted Accents.

Steel Spare Wheel.

Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo.

Clearcoat Paint.

Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent.

Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent.

Black Bodyside Cladding.

Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim.

Black Door Handles.

Black Manual Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding.

Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster.

Deep Tinted Glass.

Variable Intermittent Wipers.

Fully Galvanized Steel Panels.

Lip Spoiler.

Body-Colored Grille w/Chrome Accents.

Liftgate Rear Cargo Access.

Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock.

Roof Rack Rails Only.

Front Fog Lamps.

LED Brakelights.

Aero-Composite Halogen Headlamps

ENTERTAINMENT

Radio: UVO eService -inc: AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, SiriusXM satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering wheel mounted controls.

Radio w/Seek-Scan, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Internal Memory.

Window Grid Antenna.

HD Radio.

Infinity Premium Sound System -inc: 8-speakers w/subwoofer.

Regular Amplifier.

Streaming Audio.

Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity.

Real-Time Traffic Display

Radio: Uconnect 130 AM/FM/CD/MP3.

Radio w/Clock.

4 Speakers.

Fixed Antenna.

Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices

INTERIOR

Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat w/power lumbar.

Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback and Ventilated Front Seats.

4-Way Power Passenger Seat -inc: Power Recline and Fore/Aft Movement.

60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat.

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.

Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer.

Power Rear Windows.

Sport Heated Leather/Piano Black Steering Wheel.

Front Cupholder.

Rear Cupholder.

Compass.

Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button.

Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel.

Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start.

HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter.

Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls.

Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning.

HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts.

Illuminated Glove Box.

Driver Foot Rest.

Full Cloth Headliner.

Leatherette Door Trim Insert.

Nappa Leather Seat Trim.

Interior Trim -inc: Leatherette Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents.

Leather/Piano Black Gear Shift Knob.

Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination.

Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror.

Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets.

Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting.

Front And Rear Map Lights.

Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim.

Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats.

Cargo Space Lights.

FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate.

Navigation System -inc: SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM TravelLink which provides real time info on weather, traffic and sports.

Rear Camera Display.

Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat.

Smart Device Integration.

Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins.

Delayed Accessory Power.

Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature.

Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down.

Trip Computer.

Outside Temp Gauge.

Digital/Analog Display.

Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints.

Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest.

2 Seatback Storage Pockets.

Perimeter Alarm.

Engine Immobilizer.

2 12V DC Power Outlets.

Air Filtration

4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement.

4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement.

60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Cloth Rear Seat.

Manual Tilt Steering Column.

Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer and Trip Odometer.

Manual Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows.

Front Cupholder.

Rear Cupholder.

1 12V DC Power Outlet.

Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls.

HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts.

Manual Air Conditioning.

Glove Box.

Driver Foot Rest.

Full Cloth Headliner.

Urethane Gear Shift Knob.

Interior Trim -inc: Chrome Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome Interior Accents.

Premium Cloth Bucket Seats.

Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors.

Day-Night Rearview Mirror.

Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet.

Front Map Lights.

Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting.

Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats.

Carpet Floor Trim.

Cargo Space Lights.

Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins.

Delayed Accessory Power.

Manual 1st Row Windows.

Outside Temp Gauge.

Analog Display.

Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints.

Sliding Front Center Armrest w/Storage.

Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer.

Air Filtration

SAFETY

Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

ABS And Driveline Traction Control.

Side Impact Beams.

Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags.

Rear Parking Sensors.

Blind Spot Sensor.

and Rear Collision.

Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning.

Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags.

Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags.

Airbag Occupancy Sensor.

Rear Child Safety Locks.

Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners.

First Aid Kit

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC).

ABS And Driveline Traction Control.

Side Impact Beams.

Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags.

Low Tire Pressure Warning.

Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags.

Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags.

Airbag Occupancy Sensor.

Rear Child Safety Locks.

Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
5.

Basic Miles/km:
60,000.

Drivetrain Years:
10.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
100,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V878000.

Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 22, 2015.

Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
60140.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose..

Consequence:
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R68..

Dates of Manufacture:
DEC 31, 2014 to MAY 10, 2015.

Manufacturer Recall No.:
R68

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
9.6%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * * *.

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * * *

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
18.5%.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * *

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