2007 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual - Page 342

342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result! Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use only the manufacturer's recommended transmission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal friction coefficient additives to provide the proper steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will cause belt slip and result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked only by a trained technician.