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How do you put a Jeep Compass in neutral with a dead battery?
I need to jump my Jeep compass’s dead battery, but until I can get it into neutral, it’s stuck in my garage. How do you put a Jeep Compass in neutral with a dead battery?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
To put a Jeep Compass in neutral with a dead battery will require you to access the Jeep Compass’s brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) system. This system is designed to keep your vehicle in park unless the brakes are applied for safety purposes.
That interlock lever can be moved to allow you to shift into neutral, but you must be careful since you’ll be dealing with plastic components.
On the Jeep Renegade, you should be able to find it by gently prying off the plastic cover around your gearshift lever, with the BTSI lever located under that cover. Releasing it could allow you to shift your vehicle into neutral gear without needing to press the brakes to have your vehicle running.
However, if you’re not sure if what you’re looking at is the correct lever, or if you’re not sure how to proceed, consult a mechanic or Jeep service center before taking any action—you don’t want to accidentally cause any unnecessary damage to your vehicle.
You can find more information about the BTSI system in your owner’s manual.
Lastly, the lever should be moved back into place before it’s driven again—you don’t want to accidentally shift gears while driving or parking, and that’s why it’s there in the first place!
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