2007 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual - Page 343

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule located if section 8 of this manual for the correct change interval for your type of driving. Special Additives Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Manual Transaxle Lubricant Selection Use only manufacturers recommended transmission fluid. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more that 3/16" (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the following conditions exist: • The lubricant has become contaminated with water. If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. • If severe usage has occurred, refer to Maintenance Schedule "B" in Section 8 of this manual. 7