2014 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 499

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality, and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for fluid specifications. Special Additives using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Fluid Level Check The manufacturer strongly recommends against using The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not any special additives in the transmission. require adjustment under normal operating conditions. Automatic transmission fluid is an engineered product Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the and its performance may be impaired by supplemental transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to check your transmission fluid level using special service the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfuncuse of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid tion, visit you authorized dealer immediately to have the 7