2011 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 160

158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE decrease until the button is released. Release the button On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control. will be established. Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains HomeLink௡ replaces up to three remote controls (handspeed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security moderate hills is normal. systems. The HomeLink௡ unit operates off your vehicle's battery.