Compass - Vehicle Manual

This article is the operator's manual for the Compass campervan (JUCY / Star RV). It covers starting the vehicle, the 12-volt electrical system, fresh and grey water, the portable butane gas stove, fridge, folding the rear chair, the interior table, portable toilet cassette, converting the dining area into a bed, the rooftop tent, and refuelling.

Need-to-know

• Fuel type: Diesel only. If filled with petrol, water, or AdBlue - do not start the engine. Call JUCY Roadside Assistance.
• Daily drive time: 4–6 hours per day to keep the domestic 12-volt battery charged (powers fridge, water pump, rear interior light).
• Gas stove: Portable butane cooker. Indoor use only on the kitchen stove. Maximum 15 minutes continuous use. Not designed for pans larger than 200mm. Remove cartridge when not in use.
• Toilet: Portable cassette toilet stored under the driver's side dining seat. Must be removed and accessible at night when the bed is made up.
• Bed setup requires two people to fold down the rear chair.
• Emergency contact: JUCY Roadside Assistance - call for wrong fuel, overheating, or any red dash light.

1. Description of keys

Ignition key: Use the ignition key to start your vehicle.

2. Vehicle equipment

Fire extinguisher

Each vehicle is equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher, selected to address both Type B fires (grease and liquids) and Type C fires (electrical). 

To deploy the extinguisher:

1. Grasp the ring at the top of the bottle.
2. Direct the nozzle towards the top of the flames.
3. Press the lever down firmly.
4. Guide the nozzle from side to side across the base of the flames.

The fire extinguisher is located on the passenger side behind the table/bed frame.

SAFETY: Do not attempt to put out a fire if you are in any danger. If you are unable to control the fire, stay away from the vehicle in case of explosion.
 

3. Starting the vehicle

The gear stick must be in PARK and your foot on the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to start.

Gear stick in parking mode

1. The dashboard will display a 'P' indicating that the vehicle is in park.
2. Start the vehicle using the ignition key.
3. With your foot still on the brake pedal, pull the gear stick down into the 'D' position. The dashboard will display a 'D' indicating drive.

Gear stick in driving mode

Handbrake: Located next to the driver's seat.

• To disengage: Press the button and push down.
• To engage: Press the button and pull upwards.

Handbreak engaged                                 Handbrake disengaged
 

4. Blinds

The vehicle is equipped with privacy curtains for the rear window, side windows, and between the front cab and the back cab.

• The blind dividing the front and back cab can be rolled up when not in use.
• The side and rear window blinds attach magnetically.
• When not needed, store the side and rear blinds in the driver's side storage unit under the table.

5. 12-volt electrical system

Your vehicle has two batteries:

• Engine battery - located under the bonnet.
• Domestic battery - located in the rear of the cabin.

The domestic battery operates the water pump, fridge, and rear interior light. It is charged by the alternator when the vehicle is being driven.

You can check the voltage of the 12-volt battery using the voltage reader on the rear passenger side of the dining area. There is also an outlet for two USB connections.

Important: It is recommended that the vehicle is driven for 4–6 hours a day so the domestic battery continues to power the 12-volt system.

There is a vent on the back of the kitchen cassette designed to keep the domestic battery cool. When your bed is set up at night, this vent will be visible in the storage compartment underneath. To prevent overheating, do not store anything against the vent at night.
 

6. Lights

There is a light located next to the sink in the kitchen area.

• To turn on: Push in the clear casing surrounding the bulb.
• To turn off: Press the casing again.

7. Fresh water tank

The freshwater tank is on the passenger side of the kitchen cassette. The filling hose is stored in the compartment next to the kitchen cassette.

To fill the freshwater tank:

1. Open the tank: Turn the black plug counterclockwise to remove it.
2. Attach the hose: Insert one end of the water hose into the tank and connect the other end to an external tap. Begin filling with fresh water.
3. Close the tank: Once filled, reinsert the black plug and turn it clockwise to tighten. Make sure it is secure to prevent leaks, but avoid overtightening so it doesn't get stuck.

Important tips:

• Do not use too much pressure - the tank must be vented while filling.
• If you get an air bubble, remove the hose, reinsert it, and fill slowly again.
• The tank is full when water starts to overflow from the water inlet.

8. Tap and sink

To access fresh water, use the sink located in the kitchen cassette. To turn the tap on, hold down the right-hand switch until you have used the desired amount of water.

9. Grey water

Water that goes down your sink collects in the grey water tank, located on the driver's side of the kitchen cassette.

To empty the grey water tank:

1. Locate the hose: The brown drain hose is stored in a bag in the compartment on the side of the kitchen cassette.
2. Prepare for draining: Remove the lid and attach the hose to the protruding drain valve.
3. Position the hose: Place the outlet over a suitable disposal point.
4. Drain the tank: Pull the T-handle attached to the outlet valve upwards to start draining.
5. Finish up: When the water flow stops, shut the valve, remove the hose, rinse it, and store it back in the bag.

10. Portable gas stove

The vehicle is equipped with a portable butane gas stove, found in the kitchen compartments inside a black carry case. 

• Inside the vehicle, the cooker is to be used only on the kitchen stove.
• It can be used outside on a side table.
• The cooker is designed for very short periods - no longer than 15 minutes at a time.
• This cooker is not designed for use with pans larger than 200mm

To start the stove:

	Remove the gas cooker from the black carry case and place it on a flat surface.
	2. Open the cartridge cover.
	3. Turn the ignition knob to OFF and set the cartridge lock lever to UNLOAD.
	4. Slide the gas cartridge into the compartment, top end first, with its notch facing up. 5. Align the cartridge collar notch with the locator tab on the gas cooker. 6. Push and turn the knob anticlockwise past the OFF position until a click is heard.

Note: If the burner fails to light, immediately turn the ignition knob to the OFF position and try again.

Controlling the flame: Turn the ignition knob between HIGH and LOW.

To shut off:

1. Turn the ignition knob to OFF to cut the fuel supply.
2. Wait until the flame is fully extinguished.
3. Raise the cartridge lever to UNLOAD.
4. Remove the gas cartridge from the compartment.

Do not leave the gas bottle inside the cooker when not in use.

11. Fridge

The refrigerator runs on the 12-volt system.

• To activate: Flip the middle switch on the switch panel.
• The silver dial labelled "vent" should be pushed to the right while the fridge is in use, so the door closes properly.
• Push the dial to the left (exposing the word "vent") only when the fridge is not in use and doesn't need cooling - this allows it to air out.

Important: It is recommended that the vehicle is driven for 4–6 hours a day so the domestic battery continues to power the 12-volt system.

12. Folding the rear chair down

The rear chair must be folded down before making the bed. You may need to move the driver's seat slightly forward for the chair to fold into place. Two people are required to fold down the chair.

1. Fold the rear chair down first before making the bed.
2. Push in the red lever located on the rear of the chair.
3. The rear chair is now bent down in half. Push the grey lever on the left side of the chair up and lift the bottom of the chair up as far as it will go.
4. Once complete, the rear chair should be fully folded as shown.

	Fold the rear chair down first before making the bed.
	Push in the red lever located on the rear of the chair.
	The rear chair is now bent down in half. Push the grey lever on the left side of the chair up and lift the bottom of the chair up as far as it will go.
	Once complete, the rear chair should be fully folded as shown.

13. Inside table

The interior table setup includes two benches that double as storage units, and a collapsible table. At night, the table can be converted into a bed (see Section 14).
 

14. Portable toilet cassette

The toilet cassette is stored under the driver's side dining seat and is held in by an elastic cord.

Important: The toilet must be accessible at night when the bed is made up. There is space in front of the side seats to position the toilet at night.

To use the toilet:

1. Before use, ensure the top tank has fresh water. Open the top tank cap and fill.
2. Open the flush valve by pulling the handle marked "PULL".
3. Push the bellows on top of the toilet to flush.
4. When flushing is complete, slide the flush valve closed.

To empty the toilet:

1. When the lower holding tank is full, separate the upper and lower tanks by releasing the 2 metal side clips.
2. Open the large cap on the tank and drain the contents into a suitable disposal point.
3. Reassemble and add a waste breakdown chemical into the lower tank.
    

15. Bed

The vehicle features a double bed that doubles as the dining area. Linens are stored beneath the dining seat on the driver's side.

Before making the bed: The rear chair must be folded down (requires two people - see Section 12). Remove the toilet cassette from under the driver's side dining seat for easy access at night.

  

To set up the bed:

1. Remove the seat squabs from the seat base and remove the bed extension.
2. Remove the loose plywood from the left and right-hand side.
3. Open the hinged seat base to the vertical position against the tabletop.
4. Lift the middle table up and tuck the left and right seat base underneath. Press down on the middle table to check it is secured.
5. Place the left and right loose plywood (with cut-outs) between the seat-back alloy strip and on top of the vertical section, matching the corresponding cut-outs to hold the panel in place.
6. Check the plywood is flat and secured. Put weight on the left and right sides so it sits firm.

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7. The bed base is now secured. Make sure the sink is covered and wiped down before placing squabs on top.
8. Place the bed extension table on a flat surface to open the table legs. Note: the bed extension is for inside use only - not to be used as an outdoor table.
9. Lift the right side leg up until you hear it click and lock in place.
10. Lift the left side leg up until you hear it click and lock in place.
11. Once both table legs have been clicked in and secure, flip the table over on to its legs.
12. Bed extension table is now ready to be connect to the bed.
13. Slide the extension bed in with the metal side (hole facing the middle table). Lift the middle table and tuck the metal part of the extension bed underneath.
14. Slide the bottom legs to connect into the aluminium channel. Pull the steel clip to connect to the steel hook.
15. Push the steel tab to lock the lower left and right extension legs in.

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16. Lower left & right leg should now be fully locked in as per photo.
17. Put weight on the bed extension to make sure it is fully secured.
18. Bed base is ready for bed squabs to be placed on top
19. Place the large rear bed base squab on the kitchen bench.
20. Rear bed base squab placed firmly on the kitchen bench & now place the rest of the bed squabs on to the bed.
21. Place the remaining bed squabs on to the bed, ensure the squab with no Velcro tabs is placed in the middle
22. Place the middle bed squab on top of the middle table, with the four Velcro tabs flat and firm.
23. Place the smaller extension bed squab on the extension table and secure it firmly against the left and right squabs.
24. Once all bed squabs are firmly placed and secured, the bed is ready.

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16. Rooftop tent

Opening the rooftop tent

1. Using the ladder stored under the rear chair, extend and lock it into place.
2. Undo all latches around the vehicle using the extension ladder and step ladder.
3. Push the passenger side up.
4. Push the driver side up.

1. Using the ladder stored under the rear chair, extend and lock it into place.
2. Undo all latches around the vehicle using the extension ladder and step ladder.
3. Push the passenger side up.
4. Push the driver side up.

Closing the rooftop tent

1. Pull the strap on the driver's side down.
2. Secure the driver side latches.
3. Pull the passenger side down.
4. Secure the passenger side latches.
5. Secure the rear and front latches.

Pull the strap on the driver's side down.

17. Diesel fuel

The vehicle accepts DIESEL only. Do not refill with any other fuel or fluid.

• The fuel tank cap is marked with "Fill me up with Diesel".
• The fuel flap can be opened from the driver's seat by pulling the fuel lever.
• The fuel filling location is on the passenger side of the vehicle.
• Once filled, place the fuel cap on the inlet and turn it to lock.

IMPORTANT: The vehicle accepts DIESEL only. If you fill the vehicle with diesel, water or AdBlue, please do not start the engine and call JUCY Roadside Assistance immediately.