Rotate the Selec-Terrain control to the surface-matched mode and verify the cluster; ROCK is Trailhawk-only and requires 4WD LOW.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 Compass 4x4 models with Selec-Terrain; ROCK is exclusive to Trailhawk and only available in 4WD LOW.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 Compass Trailhawk for ROCK mode
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Verified for 2025 Compass 4x4 models with Selec-Terrain; ROCK is exclusive to Trailhawk and only available in 4WD LOW.
- 2025 Compass 4x4 models with Selec-Terrain
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Assess whether the surface is normal pavement, snow, loose sand/mud or low-speed rocky terrain.
- 02
Rotate the Selec-Terrain switch to AUTO for normal mixed driving, SNOW for low-grip winter surfaces, or SAND/MUD for loose off-road traction.
- 03
For ROCK on a Trailhawk, first stop and engage 4WD LOW using Neutral, then select ROCK.
- 04
Confirm the selected mode in the instrument cluster before moving.
- 05
Return to AUTO when the special surface ends.
Important limits
- SNOW may launch in second gear to reduce wheel slip.
- SAND/MUD permits a traction strategy unsuitable for routine dry pavement.
- A drive mode cannot create traction beyond the tires and surface conditions.
Quick checks.
- ✓If ROCK is unavailable, verify the vehicle is a Trailhawk and 4WD LOW is fully engaged.
- ✓If a requested mode does not stay selected, check for a 4WD or stability-system message.
- ✓Return to AUTO, stop safely and cycle the ignition only after leaving the obstacle if the selector does not respond.
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2025 Jeep Compass Owner's Manual — Selec-Terrain Mode Selection Guide
Relevant section or page: Starting And Operating, page 89 — Selec-Terrain. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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