I tow a 2015 Jeep Patriot which is mechanically identical to a Jeep Compass.
It is a 5sp 4x4 or more accurately, all wheel drive. The Jeep/Compass is a front wheel drive car that can transfer up to 50% of the torque to the rear wheels.
Here's an except from the Patriot Owner's Manual:
There are no restrictions on flat towing a manual transmission Patriot either 2wd or 4wd.
Bruce