Jeep Compass · Model year 2015
2015 Jeep Compass specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2015 Jeep Compass, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 4 manufacturer publications.
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2015 Jeep Compass specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body Style | Sport-utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Assembly Plant | Belvidere, Ill. |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Compact SUV |
| Introduction Date | August 2006 |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Construction | Unitized steel body |
Engine: 2.0-liter WGE I-4+−
| Availability | Standard on Sport and Latitude 4x2 models |
| Type and Description | Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
| Displacement | 121.9 cu. in. (1,998 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.39 x 3.39 (86 x 86) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual variable-valve timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net, estimated) | 158 bhp (117 kW) @ 6,400 rpm (79 bhp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net, estimated) | 141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Maximum Engine Speed | 6,750 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20 |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.2 qt. (6.8 liter) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features |
| Smog-forming Pollution | 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(a) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined) | 23/30/26 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 2WD with continuous-valve timing (CVT2) automatic transmission |
(a) 2.0L A6/CVT FWD is rated 50-state BIN 4.
Engine: 2.4-liter WGE I-4+−
| Availability | Standard on Limited models, Sport and Latitude 4x4 models; Available on Sport and Latitude 4x2 models |
| Type and Description | Four-cylinder inline, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder head, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net, estimated) | 172 bhp (129 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (72 bhp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net, estimated) | 165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Maximum Engine Speed | 6,500 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 qt. (4.7 liter) SAE 5W/20 |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.2 qt. (6.8 liter) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter, 2WD, dual catalytic converter, 4WD dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features |
| Smog-forming Pollution | 0.9 g/mile (0.56 g/km)(b) |
| Maximum Gross Trailer Weight | 1,000 lbs. (450 kg); 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — with Trailer-tow Prep Group |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined) | 23/28/25 — 2WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/28/24 — 2WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 22/27/24 — 4WD with five-speed manual transaxle; 21/27/23— Freedom Drive I 4WD with six-speed automatic transmission; 20/23/21 — Freedom Drive II Off-road Package 4WD with CVT2L |
(b) 2.4L A6 FWD is 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L A6/CVTL 4WD is 50-state BIN 4; 2.4L M5 FWD/4WD is 50-state BIN 5/LEV II.
Transaxle: Manual Magna Driveline T355 five-speed+−
| Availability | Standard — 2.0-liter engine; Standard — 2.4-liter engine |
| Description | Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward ratios, cable-operated, three-plane shifter |
| 1st | 3.77 |
| 2nd | 2.16 |
| 3rd | 1.41 |
| 4th | 1.026 |
| 5th | 0.72 |
| Reverse | 3.417 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 4.12 |
| Overall Top-gear | 2.97 |
Transaxle: Automatic 6F24 six-speed Powertech with Auto Stick+−
| Availability | Optional — 2.0-liter engine (FWD) Sport and Latitude models; Optional — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and 4x4) Sport and Latitude models; Standard — 2.4-liter engine (FWD and 4x4) Limited model |
| Description | Six-speed automatic transmission, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| 1st | 4.212 |
| 2nd | 2.637 |
| 3rd | 1.800 |
| 4th | 1.386 |
| 5th | 1.000 |
| 6th | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.285 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 3.648:1 (2.0-liter engine), 3.367:1 (2.4-liter engine) |
| Overall Top-gear Ratio | 2.817 (2.0-liter engine); 2.600 (2.4-liter engine) |
| Auto Stick | Standard with 6F24 |
Transaxle: Automatic Jatco model Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT2)+−
| Availability | Optional - 2.0-liter engine |
| Description | Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| Forward | 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable |
| Reverse | 1.75:1 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 6.12:1 |
| Overall Top-gear Ratio | 2.41:1 |
| Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio | 19.11:1 |
Transaxle: Automatic Jatco model CVT2L (Freedom Drive II)+−
| Availability | Optional on Sport 4WD with 2.4-liter engine and Freedom Drive II |
| Description | Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls |
| Forward | 2.349:1 to 0.394:1 continuously variable |
| Reverse | 1.75:1 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 8.135:1 |
| Overall Top-gear Ratio | 3.21:1 |
| Effective Maximum Low-gear Ratio | 19.11:1 |
Drivetrain+−
| Front-wheel Drive: Availability | Standard |
| Front-wheel Drive: Front Differential | Open |
| Four-wheel Drive: Availability | Optional |
| Four-wheel Drive: Type | Electronically-controlled coupling (ECC) with four-wheel-drive lock |
| Four-wheel Drive: Rear Differential | Open |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 120-amp; 140-amp with CVT2L (Freedom Drive II) |
| Battery | 525 CCA, maintenance-free |
Suspension+−
| Front | Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers |
Steering+−
| Type | Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist |
| Overall Ratio | 16.4:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 17-in. wheels and tires — 35.6 ft. (10.8 m); 18-in. wheels and tires — 37.2 ft. (11.3 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 17-in. wheels and tires — 2.88; 18-in. wheels and tires — 2.76 |
Brakes (first set)+−
| Availability | Standard on 4x2 Sport |
| Front: Size and Type | 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper |
| Front: Swept Area | 223.52 sq. in. (1,442.12 sq. cm) |
| Rear: Size and Type | 9.0 x 1.38 (229 x 35) drums |
| Rear: Swept Area | 78.1 sq. in. (503 sq. cm) |
| Power-assist Type | 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Hill-start Assist (HSA) | Standard with manual transmission |
Brakes (second set)+−
| Availability | Standard on 4x4 Compass, Latitude and Limited, optional on 4x2 Limited |
| Front: Size and Type | 11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented disc with 2.2 (57) single-piston floating caliper |
| Front: Swept Area | 223.52 sq. in. (1,442.12 sq. cm) |
| Rear: Size and Type | 10.3 x 0.39 (262 x 10) solid disc with 1.4 (35) single-piston floating caliper |
| Rear: Swept Area | 138.64 sq. in. (894.6 sq. cm) |
| Power-assist Type | 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Hill-start Assist (HSA) | Standard with manual transmission and Freedom Drive II Off-road Package |
| Off-road brake-traction Control System (BTCS) | Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package |
| Hill-descent Control (HDC) | Included with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package |
Dimensions and capacities(d)+−
| Wheelbase | 103.7 (2,635) |
| Track, Front | 59.8 (1,520) |
| Track, Rear | 59.8 (1,520) |
| Overall Length | 175.1 (4,448) |
| Overall Width | 71.4 (1,812) |
| Overall Height | 65.0 (1,651) |
| Overhang, Front | 36.1 (916) |
| Overhang, Rear | 35.3 (897) |
| Approach Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees) | 19.5 |
| Breakover Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees) | 20.6 |
| Departure Angle with P215/60/R17 Tire (degrees) | 28.5 |
| Ground Clearance with P215/60/R17 Tire | 8.1 (206) |
| Approach Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire (degrees) | 29.6 |
| Breakover Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire | 23.6 |
| Departure Angle with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire | 31.2 |
| Ground Clearance with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package P215/65/R17 Tire | 9.1 (231) |
| Aero (CdA) | 10.5 — 2WD; 10.6 — 4WD |
| Curb Weight, lb. (kg) | Sport 2WD — 3,107 (1,409 kg) 2.0-liter (manual); Sport 2WD — 3,185 (1,445 kg) 2.0-liter (CVT2); Sport 2WD — 3,184 (1,444 kg) 2.0-liter (automatic); Sport 2WD — 3,103 (1,407 kg) 2.4-liter (manual); Sport 2WD — 3,178 (1,442kg) 2.4-liter (automatic); Sport 4WD — 3,258 (1,478 kg) 2.4-liter (manual); Sport 4WD — 3,354 (1,528 kg) 2.4-liter (automatic); Sport 4WD — 3,341 (1,515 kg) 2.4-liter (CVT2L) |
| Weight Distribution, percent F/R | 59/41 — 2WD; 58/42 — 4WD |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter) | 13.6 (51.5) — 2WD; 13.5 (51.1) — 4WD |
(d) All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires.
Accommodations+−
| Seating Capacity, front/rear | 2/3 |
| Front: Head Room without Sunroof | 40.7 (1,033) |
| Front: Legroom | 40.6 (1,032) |
| Front: Shoulder Room | 54.6 (1,387) |
| Front: Hip Room | 52.3 (1,328) |
| Front: Seat Travel | Driver — 10.2 (260); Passenger — 10.2 (260) |
| Front: Recliner Angle Range (degrees) | Driver — up to 88; Passenger — 76 fold-flat/88 non-fold-flat |
| Front: SAE Front Seat Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 52.2 (1.478) |
| Rear: Head Room | 39.9 (1,013) |
| Rear: Legroom | 39.4 (1,001) |
| Rear: Knee Clearance | 1.7 (44.1) |
| Rear: Shoulder Room | 54.0 (1,372) |
| Rear: Hip Room | 51.0 (1,295) |
| Rear: SAE Rear Seat Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 49.1 (1.391) |
| SAE Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 101.3 (2.87) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 22.7 (0.643) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 53.6 (1.519) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: EPA Interior Volume Index,cu. ft. (cu. m) | 124 (3.512) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Trunk Lift-over Height | 30.5 (775) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 62.7 (1.776) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening | 38.5 (976) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening | 25.0 (634) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening | 45.3 (1,150) |
| Cargo Volume Indexes: Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening | 26.7 (681) |
| Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim | 38.0 (966) |
Wheels (1 of 4)+−
| Availability | Standard on Sport, and Latitude with 2.0-liter engine |
| Type and Material | Full painted aluminum |
| Size | 16 x 6.5 |
Wheels (2 of 4)+−
| Availability | Standard on Sport, Latitude with 2.4-liter engine, optional with 2.0-liter |
| Type and Material | Full painted aluminum |
| Size | 17 x 6.5 |
Wheels (3 of 4)+−
| Availability | Standard on Limited |
| Type and Material | Full painted aluminum |
| Size | 18 x 7.0 |
Wheels (4 of 4)+−
| Availability | Optional on Limited |
| Type and Material | Chrome-clad aluminum |
| Size | 18 x 7.0 |
Tires (1 of 5)+−
| Availability | Standard on Sport, Latitude with 2.0-liter engine |
| Size and Type | P205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring |
| Manufacturer and Model | Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Revs per Mile | 763 (475) |
Tires (2 of 5)+−
| Availability | Standard on Latitude |
| Size and Type | P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring |
| Manufacturer and Model | Firestone Affinity S3 |
| Revs per Mile | 771 (479) |
Tires (3 of 5)+−
| Availability | Optional on the Latitude |
| Size and Type | P225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring |
| Manufacturer and Model | Kumho Solus KL21 |
| Revs per Mile | 756 (470) |
Tires (4 of 5)+−
| Availability | Optional on Sport, Latitude |
| Size and Type | P215/65R17 outlined white letter (OWL) All-terrain |
| Manufacturer and Model | Goodyear Wrangler GTA 03 |
| Revs per Mile | 743 (462) |
Tires (5 of 5)+−
| Availability | Standard on Limited |
| Size and Type | P215/55R18 All-season Performance |
| Manufacturer and Model | Firestone Firehawk GTA 03 |
| Revs per Mile | 765 (476) |
Source: 2015 Jeep Compass Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2015 feature availability guide.
Showing 64 of 117 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | Sport | Latitude | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | |||
| Fog lampsChrome surround | — | — | ✓ |
| GrilleBright mesh insert | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| HeadlampsProjector halogen | — | — | ✓ |
| Liftgate AppliquéBody color | ✓ | — | — |
| Body color and chrome | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsBody color housing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Side roof rails — bright | — | — | ✓ |
| Side roof rails — powder coat | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Sunroof — power express open/close (included with Sun and Sound Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Interior | |||
| Center ConsoleArmrest — padded, sliding with split lid | ✓ | — | — |
| Armrest — padded with cut and sew vinyl cover, sliding with split lid | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chromed AccentsChromed HVAC and shifter bezels | ✓ | — | — |
| Satin chrome accent — center stack, shifter, dash bin and door switchgear bezels | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chromed instrument panel, door spears, cluster rings | — | — | ✓ |
| Climate Control — automatic temperature controls | — | — | ✓ |
| Door Panels — vinyl-wrapped cut and sew with satin chrome accent trim and pull cups | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| HomeLink universal transceiver | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Instrument ClusterElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with compass (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Mirror — rearview, auto-dimming (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Auxiliary Power Outlet115-volt | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seats — frontPremium cloth bucket | ✓ | — | — |
| Sport mesh cloth bucket | — | ✓ | — |
| Heated cloth | — | ✓ | — |
| Heated perforated leather-trimmed buckets | — | — | ✓ |
| Driver height adjuster | — | ✓ | — |
| Driver manual lumbar | — | — | ✓ |
| Six-way power driver seat | — | — | ✓ |
| Sound/Communication SystemsUconnect Media Center 130 AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 auxiliary input jack | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Uconnect Media Center 230 AM/FM/6-CD/DVD with MP3 auxiliary input jack | — | ✓ | |
| Uconnect Media Center 430 AM/FM/CD/DVD/40GB HDD (28GB storage) with MP3 auxiliary input jack | — | ||
| Uconnect Navigation | — | ||
| Uconnect Phone (included with Uconnect Navigation and Security and Convenience Group) | O/P | ||
| SiriusXM Radio (included with Sun and Sound Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Nine Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer (included with Sun and Sound Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Steering wheel — tilt with integrated controls | ✓ | — | — |
| Steering wheel — tilt, leather-wrapped with integrated controls | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powertrain and Chassis | |||
| Engines2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve dual variable-valve timing (VVT) 158-horsepower I-4 | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT 172-horsepower I-4 | ✓ | ||
| TransmissionsFive-speed manual | ✓ | — | — |
| 6F24 six-speed automatic | ✓ | ||
| Continuously-variable transaxle (CVT2) – with 2.0-liter engine only | ✓ | — | |
| Engine block heater | Pkg | Pkg | |
| TiresP205/70R16 BSW All-season Touring, standard on Latitude with 2.0-liter engine | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| P225/60R17 BSW All-season Touring, standard on Sport with 2.4-liter engine | — | — | |
| P215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring, standard on Latitude with 2.4-liter engine | — | O/S | — |
| P215/55R18 BSW All-season Performance | — | — | ✓ |
| Wheels16-in x 6.5-in. aluminum with 2.0-liter engine, 2WD | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 17-in. x 6.5-in. aluminum (optional with 2.0-liter, standard with 2.4-liter, 4x4) | O/S | O/S | — |
| 18-in. x 7.0-in. polished face-painted pocket aluminum | — | — | ✓ |
| 18-in. x 7.0-in. aluminum | — | — | |
| 18-in. x 7.0-in. Black aluminum | Pkg | — | — |
| 18-in. x 7.0-in. aluminum chrome-clad | — | ||
| Safety and Security | |||
| ParkView rear backup camera | ✓ | ||
| Soft tonneau cover (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Tire-pressure warning lamp | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Tire-pressure monitoring (TPM) display (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Equipment Groups | |||
| All-weather Capability Groupall-season floor mats, daytime running headlamps, engine block heater, Goodyear brand tires, P215/65R17 OWL All-terrain tires, tow hooks | — | ||
| Altitude PackageGloss Black accents (grille inserts, roof rails, rear step pad, light bar applique), sport mesh cloth/vinyl low-back bucket seats, heated front seats, 18-in. Black aluminum wheels | — | — | |
| High Altitude Packageleather-trimmed bucket seats, power six-way driver seat, power express open/close sunroof, 17-in. bright aluminum painted wheel (fourth quarter availability) with 225/60R17 BSW All Season tires | — | — | |
| Security and Cargo Convenience Groupremote start system, remote USB port, auto-dim rearview mirror with microphone, security alarm, soft tonneau cover, tire-pressure monitoring display, Uconnect voice command with Bluetooth, universal garage door opener, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) | — | ||
| Sun and Sound Grouptwo articulating liftgate speakers, nine Boston Acoustic speakers with subwoofer, power express open/close sunroof, SiriusXM Radio | — | ||
| Premium Sound Grouptwo articulating liftgate speakers, nine Boston Acoustic speakers with subwoofer | — | ||
| Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD40GB hard drive with 28GB storage, touchscreen display, audio jack input for mobile devices | — | ||
| Trailer-tow Prep Groupengine oil cooler, trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare | — | ||
- Dashes printed in the guide are recorded as NA.
- Equipment group rows are listed at the end of the guide with codes per trim.
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 over Sport+11 standard +
- ✓Grille: Bright mesh insert
- ✓Liftgate Appliqué: Body color and chrome
- ✓Mirrors: Body color housing
- ✓Armrest — padded with cut and sew vinyl cover, sliding with split lid
- ✓Satin chrome accent — center stack, shifter, dash bin and door switchgear bezels
- ✓Door Panels — vinyl-wrapped cut and sew with satin chrome accent trim and pull cups
- ✓Auxiliary Power Outlet: 115-volt
- ✓Seats — front: Sport mesh cloth bucket
- ✓Seats — front: Heated cloth
- ✓Seats — front: Driver height adjuster
- ✓Steering wheel — tilt, leather-wrapped with integrated controls
Limited over Latitude+15 standard +
- ✓Fog lamps: Chrome surround
- ✓Headlamps: Projector halogen
- ✓Side roof rails — bright
- ✓Chromed instrument panel, door spears, cluster rings
- ✓Climate Control — automatic temperature controls
- ✓HomeLink universal transceiver
- ✓Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with compass (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)
- ✓Mirror — rearview, auto-dimming (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)
- ✓Heated perforated leather-trimmed buckets
- ✓Seats — front: Driver manual lumbar
- ✓Seats — front: Six-way power driver seat
- ✓Uconnect Media Center 230 AM/FM/6-CD/DVD with MP3 auxiliary input jack
- ✓SiriusXM Radio (included with Sun and Sound Group)
- ✓ParkView rear backup camera
- ✓Tire-pressure monitoring (TPM) display (included with Security and Cargo Convenience Group)
Standard on every trim (44)
- Fascias — front and rear: Body color
- Door handles — body color
- Fog lamps
- Glass: Sunscreen, deep-tinted
- Glass: Acoustic laminated (front windshield)
- Grille: Body color with chrome inserts
- Headlamps: Halogen
- Mirrors: Dual, heated, power, foldaway
- Molding — body-side, lower cladding
- Windshield Wipers: Variable speed intermittent
- Windshield Wipers: Rear-window wiper/washer
- Air conditioning — with cabin filtration
- Assist handles, passenger
- Center Console: Illuminated cup holders
- Defroster — rear window
- Door Locks: Speed-sensitive, power
- Floor mats — front and rear
- LED with four gauges, including tachometer
- Instrument Cluster: Outdoor temperature gauge in odometer
- Interior Lighting: Map reading lamps
- Interior Lighting: Rear Dome Lamp
- Auxiliary Power Outlet: 12-volt
- Seats — rear: 60/40 fold-flat
- Sound/Communication Systems: Four speakers
- Speed control
- Windows — power with driver one-touch
- Brakes: Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Drive Systems: Front-wheel drive
- Steering — power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
- Suspension — four-wheel independent: Front — independent MacPherson strut
- Suspension — four-wheel independent: Rear — independent multi-link
- Tires: Compact spare
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Electronic roll mitigation (ERM)
- Remote keyless entry with illuminated entry
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags
- Restraint Systems: Supplemental side-curtain air bags
- Supplemental seat-mounted driver and front-passenger air bags (late introduction)
- Three-point, with automatic-locking retractors
- Pretensioners and load-limiting retractors, front seats
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
- Seat belts: BeltAlert system (driver's side)
- Sentry Key engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system
- Traction control
Source: 2015 Jeep Compass Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2015 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 or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. Check park brake function, adjust if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs** (mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply) | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. (CVT only) | ||||||||||||||
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only) | ||||||||||||||
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
Severe Duty All Models
- Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
- Check engine oil level
- Check windshield washer fluid level
- Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change oil and filter.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate 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, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2015 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) | — | 13.6 gal | 51 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified) | 4.5 qt | 4.26 L |
| Cooling system | 2.0L and 2.4L engines (Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile antifreeze/coolant or equivalent) | 7.2 qt | 6.8 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | 10 Year/150,000 Mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant or equivalent | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
| Fuel selection | 87 octane, 0-15% ethanol | — | — |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L and 2.4L engines | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 10% (fluids table lists 0-15%) |
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 the MAX level.
- Manual covers only the 2.0L and 2.4L engines.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
- Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern, going around twice, then recheck torque after 25 miles (40 km).
- Do not mix OAT coolant with HOAT or globally compatible coolants; propylene glycol coolant is not recommended.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2015 Jeep Compass owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
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.
2015 Jeep Compass questions
How much oil does the 2015 Jeep Compass take?
With a filter change: 2.0L and 2.4L engines (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.26 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2015 Jeep Compass use?
Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Jeep Compass?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. check park brake function, adjust if necessary; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2015 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.