Jeep Compass · Model year 2018
2018 Jeep Compass specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2018 Jeep Compass, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 14 manufacturer publications.
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2018 Jeep Compass specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) |
| Assembly Plant | Toluca, Mexico |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Multipurpose vehicle |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4 |
| Construction | Steel uniframe |
Engine: 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2+−
| Availability | Standard — All Models |
| Type and Description | In-line four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.46 X 3.82 (88 X 97) |
| Valve System | SOHC, four valves per cylinder |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 180 hp (134 kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 175 lb.-ft. (237 N•m) @ 3,900 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,400 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Oil Capacity | 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) (total) |
| Coolant Capacity | 6.8 quarts (6.45 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor |
| Fuel Economy | 23 / 32 / 26 (FWD, MTX); 22 / 31 / 25 (AWD, MTX); 22 / 31 / 25 (FWD, ATX); 22 / 30 / 25 (AWD, ATX) |
| Towing | 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD) |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico |
Transmission: 9HP48 nine-speed automatic+−
| Availability | 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x4) |
| Description | Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| Ratio Spread | 9.81 |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 2.84 |
| 3rd | 1.91 |
| 4th | 1.38 |
| 5th | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.81 |
| 7th | 0.70 |
| 8th | 0.58 |
| 9th | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 3.81 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 3.734; 4.334 (Trailhawk) |
Transmission: C635 six-speed manual+−
| Availability | 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2) |
| Description | Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| Gear Spread | 6.635 |
| 1st | 4.459 |
| 2nd | 2.508 |
| 3rd | 1.556 |
| 4th | 1.142 |
| 5th | 0.852 |
| 6th | 0.672 |
Transmission: AT6 Aisin six-speed automatic+−
| Availability | 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2) |
| Description | Planetary gear train, transverse layout |
| Gear Spread | 6.635 |
| 1st | 4.459 |
| 2nd | 2.508 |
| 3rd | 1.556 |
| 4th | 1.142 |
| 5th | 0.852 |
| 6th | 0.672 |
4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive, Jeep Active Drive Low+−
| Availability | Jeep Active Drive is optional on all models; Jeep Active Drive Low is standard on Trailhawk |
| Type | Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch |
| Operating Modes | Auto 4x2/4x4, Neutral |
| Center Differential Type | None |
| Terrain Response | Unique tuning in all terrain modes |
| Crawl Ratio | 20:1 (with Jeep Active Drive Low) |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp (2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2) |
| Battery | Dual batteries when equipped with electronic stop-start system: 500-amp (primary) 150-amp (secondary) (2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 with ESS) |
Suspension+−
| Front | MacPherson strut, coil springs, flat front steel crossmember, high-strength steel double shell lower control stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Chapman strut, high-strength steel links, isolated steel rear cradle for 4x4 and not-isolated for 4x2, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
Steering+−
| Type | Electric power rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 15.7 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 36.3 (11.07) 4x2 and 4x4; 35.3 (10.76) Trailhawk 4x4 |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.68 (4x2 and 4x4); 2.76 (Trailhawk 4x4) |
Brakes+−
| Front: Size and Type | 12 x 1.1 (305 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper |
| Front: Swept Area (per caliper) | 138.77 sq. in. (895.3 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 115.88 sq. in. (747.6 sq. cm), 1 x 57 |
| Rear: Size and Type | 10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper |
| Rear: Swept Area (per caliper) | 101.7 sq. in. (656.4 sq. cm), 1 x 38 |
| Power-assist Type | 10 (254) vacuum assist |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | Standard |
| Parking Brake Type | Electric motor |
Dimensions and capacities+−
| Wheelbase | 103.8 (2,636) |
| Track, Front | 60.7 (1,542) |
| Track, Rear | 60.3 (1,532) |
| Overall Length | 173 (4,394) |
| Overall Width (with folded side mirrors) | 73.8 (1,874) |
| Overall Width (with open side mirrors) | 80 (2,033) |
| Overall Height | 64.6 (1,641) without rails; 64.8 (1,647) with rails |
| Load-floor height | 29.7 (754) (height measured from curb ground to load floor) |
| Sill-step height | 19.4 (494) (height measured from curb ground to sill trim) |
| Ground Clearances | 4x2 7.8 (198); 4x4 8.2 (208); Trailhawk 4x4 8.5 (216) |
| Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees) | 4x2 15.8; 4x4 16.8; Trailhawk 4x4 30.3 |
| Breakover Angle (degrees) | 4x2 21.8; 4x4 22.9; Trailhawk 4x4 24.4 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 4x2 30.8; 4x4 31.7; Trailhawk 4x4 33.6 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 3,184 (1,444) 4x2 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,327 (1,509) 4x4 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,633 (1,648) Trailhawk 4x4 with 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 |
| Fuel-tank Capacity | 13.5 gal. (51 liters) |
Accommodations: front row+−
| Seating Capacity — Front/Rear | 2/3 |
| Headroom without Sunroof | 39.2 (995) |
| Headroom with Sunroof | 38.6 (981) |
| Legroom | 41.8 (1,046) |
| Shoulder Room | 56.7 (1,439) |
| Hip Room | 54.1 (1,375) |
| Seat Travel | 8.7 (220) fore/aft travel range |
| Recliner Range (degrees) | Manual/power recliner travel: 69 degrees; Manual fold FWD recliner travel: 107.5 degrees |
| SAE Volume (standard roof), cu. ft. (cu. m) | 52.9 (1.49) front passenger volume |
Accommodations: second row+−
| Headroom | 38.5 (978) |
| Legroom | 38.3 (973) |
| Shoulder Room | 55.1 (1,400) |
| Hip Room | 49.2 (1,250) |
| SAE Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 46.7 (1.35) Second-row passenger volume |
Accommodations: cargo access+−
| Liftover Height | 31.1 (792) (Height measured from Curb Ground to Liftgate Scuff Trim) |
| Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening | 42.1 (1,069) |
| Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening | 36.9 (938) |
| Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening | 27.2 (691) |
| Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim | 38.1 (968) |
Accommodations: SAE cargo volume+−
| Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 27.2 (0.8) |
| Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 59.8 (1.7) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 126.7 (3.6) |
Tires+−
| Standard — Sport 4x2, Sport 4x4 | Standard — Latitude 4x2, Latitude 4x4 | Optional — Limited 4x4 | Standard — Trailhawk | Optional — Latitude, Limited (Continental) | Optional — Latitude, Limited (Yokohama) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size and Type | 215/65R16 BSW All-season | 225/60R17 BSW All-season | 235/45R19 BSW All Season | 215/65R17 OWL All-season | 225/55 R18 BSW All-season | 225/55 R18 BSW All-season |
| Mfr. and Model | Continental CrossContact LX Sport or Kumho Crugen Premium | Kumho Crugen Premium or Firestone Destination LE2 | Continental ContiProContact | Falken WildPeak H/T | Continental | Yokohama |
| Revs per Mile (km) | 770 (479) | 749 (466) | 766 (476) | 744 (462.8) | 744 (462) | 744 (462) |
Column headers come from the printed Availability line of each tire block; the last two blocks share one availability line and are told apart by manufacturer.
Source: 2018 Jeep Compass Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.
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| Feature | Sport4x2/4x4 | Latitude4x2/4x4 | Trailhawk4x4 | Limited4x2/4x4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines & Transmissions | ||||
| 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark — six-speed manual | S/S | NA/S | — | — |
| 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark with engine stop-start — six-speed automatic (must have Safety & Security Group on Limited 4x2) | O/NA | S/NA | — | S/NA |
| 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark with engine stop-start — nine-speed automatic | NA/O | NA/O | ✓ | NA/S |
| Mechanical Features | ||||
| Auto Stick automatic transmission (included with six-speed and nine-speed automatic transmissions) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exhaust system — single rear exhaust with dual bright tip; hidden exhaust on remaining models | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Final Drive Gear Ratios3.502 (FWD models with six-speed automatic transmission) | ✓ | — | ✓ | |
| 3.73 — included with nine-speed automatic; standard on 4x4 models) | — | ✓ | ||
| 3.833 — included with six-speed manual; standard on Latitude 4x4) | ✓ | — | — | |
| 4.334 (Trailhawk only) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Front-wheel drive (FWD) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Four-wheel drive system with rear axle disconnect (4x4 models only)Jeep Active Drive — a full-time 4x4 system | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Jeep Active Drive Low — a full time 4x4 system with low range for a 20:1 crawl ratio | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Rating4,400 pounds (FWD models only) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 4,600 pounds (standard on 4x4 models) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 4,700 pounds | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Selec-TerrainCenter stack dial with four traction control settings: Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud (4x4 models only) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock Mode with Hill-descent Control | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Stop-Start Dual Battery System (included with 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark engine with ESS; available on Sport FWD/4x4 and Latitude 4x4) (standard on all automatic transmissions) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| SuspensionNormal duty; FWD models | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| AWD; 4x4 models | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Off-road | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Towing capacity — 2,000 pounds (when properly equipped) (Packaged with Trailer Tow Package) (4x4 models only) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Trail Rated capability — includes Jeep Active Drive Low mode with 20:1 crawl ratio, 1-in. increased height, unique front and rear fascia, unique 17-in. wheels and All-Season On/Off-road tires, skid plates, two front and one rear anodized red tow hooks, signature Red accents and Trail Rated badge | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Exterior | ||||
| AccentsBright Chrome exterior accents | — | — | — | ✓ |
| BadgeSport (Chrome finish) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Latitude (Chrome finish) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Limited (Chrome finish) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Trail Rated and Trailhawk with Red accent color | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Daylight opening (DLO)Black | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Bright (Chrome) | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Neutral Grey | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Door HandleBlack | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body color | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GlassSolar control | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Deep-tint sunscreen (packaged with Sport Appearance Plus) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grille/SurroundGloss Black surround with Chrome slot surrounds and Black mesh | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Gloss Black surround with Neutral Grey slot surrounds and Black mesh | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Hood decal — Black | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Lighting ExteriorCornering front fog lamps with Black bezels for Latitude, Neutral Grey bezels for Trailhawk and Chrome bezels for Limited | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps (packaged with Advanced Safety and Lighting Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with LED Signature lamp (packaged with Advanced Safety and Lighting Group) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Automatic headlamps | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic high-beam headlamp control (packaged with Advanced Safety and Lighting Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| LED tail lamps (packaged with Advanced Safety and Lighting Group) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Front side marker/side repeater on outside mirror | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsPower adjustable, heated, manual-folding in Black | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual-folding in body-color | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in Neutral Grey | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in body-color with Chrome accent | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Power liftgate | — | |||
| RoofBody color (packaged with monotone paint) | ✓ | ✓ | — | |
| Black (packaged with two-tone paint group) | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Roof RailsBlack (packaged with Sport Appearance Plus) | Pkg | ✓ | — | — |
| Neutral Grey | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Bright (Chrome) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Skid plates — fuel tank, transfer case, transmission and front suspension | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Sunroof — power, dual-pane with front tilt/fore/aft and rear fixed glass | — | |||
| Tires215/65R16 BSW All-Season | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 225/60R17 BSW All-Season | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 215/65R17 BSW All-Season On/Off-road | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 225/55R18 BSW All-Season (included with optional 18-in. wheel) | — | — | ✓ | |
| 235/45R19 BSW All-Season (included with 19-in. wheels) | — | — | — | |
| Tire service kit with manual | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Compact spare | — | |||
| Full-size spare | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Full-size temporary use spare (packaged with Trailer Tow Group) | — | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| Tow hooks — two front and one rear (Red) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Wheels16-in. Black-styled steel | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 16-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver (packaged with Sport Appearance Plus) | F/P | — | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 17-in. aluminum with polished face and Granite painted pockets | — | — | — | |
| 17-in. aluminum with polished face and Black painted pockets | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 18-in. aluminum with polished face and Tech Grey painted pockets | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 18-in. aluminum with polished face and Satin Black painted pockets | — | — | — | |
| 19-in. aluminum with polished face and Black painted pockets | — | — | — | |
| Wiper SystemWindshield wiper de-Icer (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Leather Interior Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Rain-sensitive/intermittent (packaged with Safety and Security Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Interior | ||||
| AccentsSpeaker bezels, shifter boot accent ring, steering wheel bezels and cluster trim rings — anodized Silver | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Speaker bezel, shifter boot accent ring and large cluster trim ring — anodized Ruby Red | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Radio bezel — Black; outer vent and center console ring — Gun Metal (when equipped with 5- or 7-in. radio) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — Gun Metal (packaged with Navigation Group) | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — K-Black | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — Piano Black | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Air ConditioningSingle zone and air filtering | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control, including humidity sensor and premium air filter; also includes Uconnect 4C NAV radio on Latitude models (packaged with Popular Equipment Group and Tech Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cargo AreaReversible carpet/vinyl cargo mat (packaged with Cold Weather Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| ConsoleAir vents on rear of center console (packaged with automatic transmissions) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cup HoldersIlluminated front | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver Information Display3.5-in. Black and White | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 7-in. full-color TFT LCD cluster display (packaged with Popular Equipment Group and Tech Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Floor MatsFront and rear | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| All-season front and rear, rubber (packaged with Cold Weather Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| LightingAmbient LED interior on front door handles and overhead console | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Ambient LED interior on front door handles, overhead console, front map pockets and front cup holders | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsRearview day/night mirror | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Rearview, auto-dimming mirror (packaged with Popular Equipment Group, Leather Interior Group and Advanced Safety and Lighting Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Sliding sun visor with mirrors | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Sliding sun visor with illuminated mirrors | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Outlet115-volt auxiliary (packaged with Popular Equipment Group and Tech Group) | F/P | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shift KnobSilver — included with six-speed manual transmission; standard on Latitude 4x4) | ✓ | — | — | |
| Urethane — standard on automatic transmissions on Sport models | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped — standard on automatic transmissions) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Steering WheelUrethane with anodized Silver bezels | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped with anodized Silver bezels (packaged with Cold Weather Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Leather Interior Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Seats | ||||
| SeatingCloth low-back bucket seats in Black with Cattle Tan and Lt. Diesel stitching or Sandstorm with Dark Saddle stitching | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Premium vinyl trim with hex pattern cloth insert low-back bucket seats in Black with Cattle Tan and Lt. Diesel stitching or Black/Ski Grey with Ski Grey accent stitching | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Luxury leather trim with Ombre Mesh Cloth insert bucket seats in Black with Ruby Red accent stitching and embroidered Trailhawk logo | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Luxury leather trim with Axis II leather perforated insert bucket seats in Black with accent stitching and embroidered Trailhawk logo in Ruby Red (packaged with Leather Interior Group) | — | — | Pkg | — |
| Luxury leather trim with Axis II leather perforated insert bucket seats in Black with Cattle Tan accent stitching or Black/Ski Grey with Ruby Red accent stitching and embossed Jeep logo | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Seats, FrontManual six-way driver/passenger with driver height adjuster | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way passenger seat (packaged with Leather Interior Group and Popular Equipment Group) | Fleet | O/P | Pkg | ✓ |
| Heated front seats (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Leather Interior Group; requires heated steering) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Uconnect / Multimedia | ||||
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (packaged with Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display, Uconnect 4 with 8.4-in. display and Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beats premium audio system with nine speakers, including subwoofer | — | |||
| Uconnect 3 with 5-in. Display — includes 5-in. touchscreen display, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio and AM/FM radio | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Uconnect 4 with 7-in. Display — includes 7-in. touchscreen display, integrated voice command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto capable and AM/FM radio (requires air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control and packaged with Popular Equipment Group and Tech Group) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — |
| Uconnect 4 with 8.4-in. display — an integrated center stack radio that includes an 8.4-in. touchscreen display, integrated voice command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto capable, SiriusXM Radio with one-year trial subscription | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display — includes Uconnect 8.4-in. touchscreen display with GPS Navigation, HD Radio, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto capable, integrated Voice command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, SiriusXM Traffic Plus and SiriusXM Travel Link, including five-year trial subscription, and SiriusXM Guardian, including one-year trial subscription; includes Gun Metal radio bezel on Latitude models (packaged with Navigation Group; requires air conditioning with automatic temperature control on Latitude models) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year trial subscription (packaged with Tech Group on Sport and Popular Equipment Group on Latitude models) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription (packaged with Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Safety and Security | ||||
| BrakesAdvanced Brake Assist (packaged with Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system (packaged with Safety and Security Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Entry SystemsRemote keyless entry with immobilizer | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Remote Proximity Keyless with immoblizer | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — includes Advanced Brake Assist (packaged with Advanced Safety and Lighting Group; requires automatic transmission) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Hill-descent Control | — | — | ✓ | — |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist (not available with manual transmission; packaged with Advanced Safety and Lighting Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| ParkSense rear park assist (packaged with Safety and Security Group and Tech Group) | P/F | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Remote start system (packaged with Cold Weather Group, Safety and Security Group, Leather Interior Group and Popular Equipment Group; requires automatic transmission) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Security alarm — protects doors, liftgate and hood (packaged with Safety and Security Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Groups and Packages | ||||
| Advanced Safety and Lighting GroupFull-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist (requires automatic transmission), rearview auto-dimming mirror, auto high-beam headlamp control, bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps; and on Limited models: LED tail lamps and bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with signature LED lamp (requires Safety and Security Group) | — | |||
| Cold Weather Groupwindshield wiper deicer, heated front seats, heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel and remote start system (requires automatic transmission); Sport and Latitude models add: all-season floor mats and reversible carpet/vinyl cargo mat (not available with Leather Interior Group on Trailhawk models) | — | |||
| Leather Interior Groupluxurious leather-trimmed seats with perforated inserts and Ruby Red accent stitching, power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way front passenger seats, heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer, remote start system and rearview auto-dimming mirror (not available with Cold Weather Group and Popular Equipment Group) | — | — | — | |
| Mopar Graphics PackageMopar hood graphic and Mopar body-side graphic | — | |||
| Mopar Interior Protection PackageMopar all-weather floor mats and Mopar molded cargo tray (not available with Mopar Interior Premium Package and Cold Weather Group) | — | — | ||
| Mopar Interior Premium PackageMopar carpet cargo mat, Mopar premium carpet floor mats and Mopar Pedal Kit (not available with Cold Weather Group and Mopar Interior Protection Package) | — | — | ||
| Popular Equipment Grouppower eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way front passenger seats, rear view auto-dimming mirror and remote start system (requires automatic transmission); Latitude models add: air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control, Uconnect 4 with 7-in. touchscreen display, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, integrated center stack with Gun Metal radio bezel, 7-in. full-color driver information display (DID), SiriusXM Radio, including one-year trial subscription and 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (not available with Leather Interior Group on Trailhawk models) | — | — | ||
| Navigation GroupUconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. touchscreen display, including GPS navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, integrated center stack with Gun Metal radio bezel on Latitude models, SiriusXM Radio, including one-year trial subscription (requires Popular Equipment Group on Latitude models and automatic transmission) | — | |||
| Safety and Security GroupBlind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection Systems, ParkSense rear park assist system, rain-sensitive/intermittent wipers; Latitude and Trailhawk models add remote start system (requires automatic transmission) and security alarm | — | |||
| Sport Appearance PlusBlack side roof rails, deep tint sunscreen glass and 16-in. Tech Silver painted aluminum wheel | — | — | — | |
| Tech GroupUconnect 4 with 7-in. touchscreen display, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, integrated center stack with Gun Metal radio bezel, SiriusXM Radio, including one-year trial subscription, ParkSense rear park assist system, 7-in. full-color driver information display (DID), air-conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature controls and 115-volt auxiliary power outlet | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Tow GroupClass III hitch receiver plus four-pin wiring harness; Latitude and Limited models add full-size temporary use spare tire (4x4 models only) | — | |||
- Where a cell prints two codes (for example S/S or O/NA), the first applies to 4x2 and the second to 4x4 models.
- A few cells are printed blank rather than with a dash (illuminated front cup holders, front and rear floor mats on Trailhawk, Hill-descent Control, Beats audio on Sport); they are shown as NA.
- F marks a fleet-only option.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Latitude (4x2/4x4) over Sport (4x2/4x4)+19 standard +
- ✓Auto Stick automatic transmission (included with six-speed and nine-speed automatic transmissions)
- ✓Stop-Start Dual Battery System (included with 2.4-liter I-4 Tigershark engine with ESS; available on Sport FWD/4x4 and Latitude 4x4) (standard on all automatic transmissions)
- ✓Badge: Latitude (Chrome finish)
- ✓Daylight opening (DLO): Bright (Chrome)
- ✓Door Handle: Body color
- ✓Deep-tint sunscreen (packaged with Sport Appearance Plus)
- ✓Cornering front fog lamps with Black bezels for Latitude, Neutral Grey bezels for Trailhawk and Chrome bezels for Limited
- ✓Lighting Exterior: Automatic headlamps
- ✓Power adjustable, heated, manual-folding in body-color
- ✓Black (packaged with Sport Appearance Plus)
- ✓Tires: 225/60R17 BSW All-Season
- ✓Wheels: 17-in. aluminum painted Tech Silver
- ✓Air vents on rear of center console (packaged with automatic transmissions)
- ✓Ambient LED interior on front door handles and overhead console
- ✓Sliding sun visor with illuminated mirrors
- ✓Leather-wrapped — standard on automatic transmissions)
- ✓Leather-wrapped with anodized Silver bezels (packaged with Cold Weather Group)
- ✓Premium vinyl trim with hex pattern cloth insert low-back bucket seats in Black with Cattle Tan and Lt. Diesel stitching or Black/Ski Grey with Ski Grey accent stitching
- ✓Remote Proximity Keyless with immoblizer
Limited (4x2/4x4) over Latitude (4x2/4x4)+27 standard +
- ✓Exhaust system — single rear exhaust with dual bright tip; hidden exhaust on remaining models
- ✓Bright Chrome exterior accents
- ✓Badge: Limited (Chrome finish)
- ✓Front side marker/side repeater on outside mirror
- ✓Power adjustable, heated, manual folding with side marker in body-color with Chrome accent
- ✓Black (packaged with two-tone paint group)
- ✓Roof Rails: Bright (Chrome)
- ✓225/55R18 BSW All-Season (included with optional 18-in. wheel)
- ✓18-in. aluminum with polished face and Tech Grey painted pockets
- ✓Windshield wiper de-Icer (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Leather Interior Group)
- ✓Radio bezel, outer vent bezels and center console ring — Piano Black
- ✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control, including humidity sensor and premium air filter; also includes Uconnect 4C NAV radio on Latitude models (packaged with Popular Equipment Group and Tech Group)
- ✓Reversible carpet/vinyl cargo mat (packaged with Cold Weather Group)
- ✓Cup Holders: Illuminated front
- ✓7-in. full-color TFT LCD cluster display (packaged with Popular Equipment Group and Tech Group)
- ✓Ambient LED interior on front door handles, overhead console, front map pockets and front cup holders
- ✓Rearview, auto-dimming mirror (packaged with Popular Equipment Group, Leather Interior Group and Advanced Safety and Lighting Group)
- ✓115-volt auxiliary (packaged with Popular Equipment Group and Tech Group)
- ✓Heated (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Leather Interior Group)
- ✓Luxury leather trim with Axis II leather perforated insert bucket seats in Black with Cattle Tan accent stitching or Black/Ski Grey with Ruby Red accent stitching and embossed Jeep logo
- ✓Power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjuster and manual six-way passenger seat (packaged with Leather Interior Group and Popular Equipment Group)
- ✓Heated front seats (packaged with Cold Weather Group and Leather Interior Group; requires heated steering)
- ✓Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (packaged with Uconnect 4 with 7-in. display, Uconnect 4 with 8.4-in. display and Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display)
- ✓Uconnect 4 with 8.4-in. display — an integrated center stack radio that includes an 8.4-in. touchscreen display, integrated voice command with Bluetooth for streaming audio, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto capable, SiriusXM Radio with one-year trial subscription
- ✓SiriusXM Radio — includes one-year trial subscription (packaged with Tech Group on Sport and Popular Equipment Group on Latitude models)
- ✓Remote start system (packaged with Cold Weather Group, Safety and Security Group, Leather Interior Group and Popular Equipment Group; requires automatic transmission)
- ✓Security alarm — protects doors, liftgate and hood (packaged with Safety and Security Group)
Standard on every trim (74)
- Alternator — 160-amp alternator
- Speed control
- Engine oil cooler
- Fuel door — capless fuel filler
- Fuel tank — 13.5 gallons
- Push-button start
- Steering — electric power; tilt/telescoping column
- Accents: Body-color / accent fascias
- Rear skid plate applique; Neutral Grey for Trailhawk models and Bright for Limited models
- Jeep (Chrome finish; in Neutral Grey finish for Trailhawk models)
- Badge: Compass
- 4x4 (Chrome finish; in Neutral Grey finish for Trailhawk models)
- Lighting Exterior: Quad halogen headlamps
- Lighting Exterior: Daytime running lamp system
- Lighting Exterior: Headlamp off time delay
- Lighting Exterior: Incandescent tail lamps
- Removable short mast antenna — roof mounted
- Windows — power front windows, one-touch up and down; second row power
- Front, variable intermittent (not available with rain-sensitive/intermittent)
- Wiper System: Rear, defroster and wiper/washer
- Assist handle — driver and passengers with coat hooks on rear passengers (4)
- Cargo Area: Tie down loops (4)
- Cargo Area: Compartment lamp
- Height adjustable load floor — one, two or three position adjustment depending on spare tire/tire service kit availability
- Cargo Area: Rear cargo underfloor tray
- Cargo Area: Cargo compartment carpet
- Full-length front floor console with sliding armrest in soft vinyl
- Included with full-length front floor console
- Rear seat armrest — included with 60/40 split-folding rear seats)
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — controls located on steering wheel
- Glove box with damped door and inside lamp
- Two front overhead incandescent map lamps
- Lighting: Front dome lamp
- Lighting: Map/dome reading lamps
- Media center electronics storage — located behind shifter
- Outside temperature display in odometer
- 12-volt auxiliary located in front center stack
- Power Outlet: 12-volt auxiliary in rear cargo area
- Speedometer — 160 mph
- Speed-sensitive power door locks
- Steering Wheel: Mounted audio controls
- Tachometer
- Seats, Front: Front height adjust shoulder belts
- Seats, Front: Front seat back map pocket
- Seats, Front: Front-passenger fold forward
- 60/40 split-folding seat and rear seat armrest with cup holder
- Seats, second-row: Center rear three-point seat belt
- Seats, second-row: Heat ducts
- Seats, second-row: Three rear seat head restraints
- Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
- Media hub — located in center stack includes USB port and auxiliary input jack; second USB port behind center console for second-row passengers
- Speakers — six speakers
- (7 total) Advanced multistage front driver and passenger air bags
- Supplemental front and rear side curtain
- Air Bags: Supplemental front seat-mounted side
- Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee bolster
- All-speed traction control
- Battery run down protection
- Brakes: Anti-lock four-wheel disc
- Brakes: Electric park brake
- Brakes: Rain Brake Support
- Child Seat Anchor System — LATCH ready
- Electronic Roll Mitigation
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Front Passenger seat belt alert
- Front seat active headrests
- Hill-Start Assist
- Motorized pretensioning seat belts
- Occupant Classification System
- Panic alarm
- ParkView rear backup camera with active grid lines
- Rear door child protection
- Tire-pressure monitoring display
- Trailer-sway damping — works in tandem with ESC to help improve handling in adverse towing conditions caused by crosswinds and traffic
Source: 2018 Jeep Compass Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2018 Jeep Compass maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k | 130k | 140k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. |
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tiresRotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions
2018 Jeep Compass fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 2.4L gasoline engine | 13.5 gal | 51 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.4L gasoline engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified) | 5.5 qt | 5.2 L |
| Cooling system | 2.4L gasoline engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) | 6.8 qt | 6.5 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) formula | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil (2.4L engine) | SAE 0W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil filter | — | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | — | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
| Fuel selection (2.4L engine) | 87 octane, 0-15% ethanol | — | — |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual transmission (If equipped) | Manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid | — | Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid |
| Automatic transmission (Six-speed, FWD models, if equipped) | ATF, AW-1 or equivalent | — | Mopar AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Automatic transmission (Nine-speed, 4WD models, if equipped) | ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Power transfer unit (PTU) (If equipped) | SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5 | — | Mopar Front Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5) |
| Rear differential (RDM) (If equipped) | SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5 | — | Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5) |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable) | — | Mopar DOT 3 |
| Refrigerant (2.4L engines, charge 567 g (1.25 lb)) | R134a | — | — |
| Compressor oil (2.4L engines, 135 ml (4.56 oz)) | PAG oil RL-897 | — | — |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.25 | 19 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; tighten in a star pattern twice and recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Only the 2.4L gasoline engine is listed for this manual.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2018 Jeep Compass owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Maintenance schedule on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- How-to videos on Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2018 Jeep Compass questions
How much oil does the 2018 Jeep Compass take?
With a filter change: 2.4L gasoline engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2018 Jeep Compass use?
2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Jeep Compass?
At 20,000 miles: inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary; inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary; inspect the cv joints; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2018 Jeep Compass owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.