Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual page 127

NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake
is applied. It does not show the degree of
brake application.
15. Transmission Temperature
Light
This light indicates that the trans-
mission fluid temperature is run-
ning hot. This may occur with se-
vere usage, such as trailer towing.
If this light turns on, safely pull over
and stop them vehicle. Then, shift the transmis-
sion into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or
faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will
eventually cause severe transmission dam-
age or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil
Warning
over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for
approximately 16 seconds, when
the vehicle security alarm is arm-
ing, and then will flash slowly until
the vehicle is disarmed.
17. Temperature Gauge
If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the
instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over
and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer re-
mains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air
conditioning is on, turn it off. The air condition-
ing system adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning off the A/C removes this
heat. You can also turn the Temperature control
to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater
core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
18. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System is
ON.
19. 4WD Indicator — If Equipped
This light indicates the vehicle is in
four-wheel drive (4WD) mode.
Four-wheel drive allows all four
wheels to receive torque from the
engine simultaneously.
20. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within
the instrument cluster. It displays the gear po-
sition of the automatic transmission.
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