Safety

For an entry-level vehicle the Compass comes stacked with safety features. Side curtain airbags, traction control, an electronic stability system and antilock brakes all come standard at the $15,985 entry price.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released crash-test results for the Compass' sibling, the Dodge Caliber. It received a Good rating, the best possible, in the frontal crash test, but got a Marginal score, the second worst possible, in both side-impact and rear-impact tests. While the two vehicles aren't identical, the results should be similar for the Compass.

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    Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
    If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release. 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Push down on the inboard edge of the left storage bin, this will pop up the o ...

    Adding A Trailer Hitch
    The weight of a trailer/hitch may affect the performance of ACC. If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a trailer/hitch, or if the ACC performance does not ...

    Front Map/Reading Lights
    The front map/reading lights are mounted in the overhead console. Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are bac ...