Warning/Indicator Lights And Messages; Red Telltale Lights - Jeep 2017 PATRIOT User Manual

WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator light switches on in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when appli-
cable. These indications are indicative and
precautionary and as such must not be con-
sidered as exhaustive and/or alternative to
the information contained in the Owner
Manual, which you are advised to read care-
fully in all cases. Always refer to the informa-
tion in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication.
All active telltales will display first, if appli-
cable. The system check menu may appear
different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are
optional and may not appear.
The following warning lamps and indicators
will alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps will illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure they
work. If any lamps remain on after starting
your vehicle, refer to the respective system
warning lamp for further information.

Red Telltale Lights

— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to
ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check. During the
bulb check, if the driver's or passenger seat
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After
the bulb check or when driving, if the driver's
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will flash or remain on con-
tinuously and a chime will sound.
— Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is
first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either
not on during startup, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected at
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
light will illuminate with a single chime when
a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is
cleared. If the light comes on intermittently
or remains on while driving, have an autho-
rized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
— Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there
is a problem with the anti-lock brake system
reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking
brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder
reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hy-
draulic system malfunction or that a problem
with the Brake Booster has been detected by
the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condi-
tion has been corrected. If the problem is
related to the brake booster, the ABS pump
will run when applying the brake, and a brake
pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve
braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in
either half of the dual brake system is indi-
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