Yellow Telltale Lights - Jeep grand cherokee 2017 User Manual

— Liftgate Open Warning Light
This indicator will turn when the liftgate is
open.
If the vehicle is moving there will also be a
single chime.
— Transmission Temperature Warning
Light
This light indicates that there is excessive
transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer tow-
ing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle, with the transmission
in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once
the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause
a fire.
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission
damage or transmission failure.
— Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood
is left open and not fully closed.

Yellow Telltale Lights

— Malfunction Warning Light
The vehicle Check/Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic
System called OBD II that monitors emis-
sions control systems. The light will illumi-
nate when the ignition is in the ON position
before vehicle start up. If the bulb does not
come on when placing the ignition in the
ON/RUN position, have the
checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing
gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illumi-
nate the light after vehicle start. The vehicle
should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving styles. In most
situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
will not require towing.
When the vehicle is running, the MIL may flash
to alert serious conditions that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic
converter damage. The vehicle should be ser-
viced as soon as possible if this occurs.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as
referenced above, can reach higher tem-
peratures than in normal operating condi-
tions. This can cause a fire if you drive
slowly or park over flammable substances
such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc.
This could result in death or serious injury
to the driver, occupants or others.
CAUTION!
condition
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause dam-
age to the vehicle control system. It also