2014 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 331

STARTING AND OPERATING 329 out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interpedal must be pressed. lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped position. The key can only be removed from the ignition The transmission gear position display (located in the when the ignition is in the LOCK position, and once instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. removed the transmission is locked in PARK. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the out of PARK (refer to "Brake/Transmission Shift Interkey in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety lock System" in this section). To drive, move the shift feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain The electronically-controlled transmission provides a service. precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are Key Ignition Park Interlock self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK hundred miles (kilometers). unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System 5