After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up.

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    Under the Hood
    All Compasses are powered by a 172-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine equipped with variable valve timing for adequate pull at all engine speeds. It powers the front wheels through a five- ...

    Parking Brake
    Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left cor ...

    Power Steering Fluid Check
    Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is n ...