Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual page 84

a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
— Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine coolant temperature is too
high, this indicator will illuminate and a single
chime will sound.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over
and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on,
turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature
reading does not return to normal, turn the
engine off immediately and call for service.
Refer to "If Your Engine Overheats" in "In Case
Of Emergency" for further information.
— Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood is
left open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
This indicator will turn when the liftgate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the
light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime
will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how much
oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is
high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. Wait for oil temperature to return to
normal levels.
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This light indicates when the driver or passenger
seat belt is unbuckled. When the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position
and if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime
will sound and the light will turn on. When
driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt
remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will flash or remain on continuously and a
chime will sound. Refer to "Occupant Restraints
Systems" in "Safety" for further information.
— Speed Warning Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the vehicle
speed is equal to or greater than 120 km/h. A
single chime will sound and a message will
display.
— Transmission Fault Warning Light
This light will illuminate (together with a mes-
sage in the instrument cluster display and a
buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault. Contact
your authorized dealer if the message remains
after restarting the engine.
— Transmission Temperature Warning
Light — If Equipped
This light indicates high transmission fluid tem-
perature. This may occur with strenuous usage
such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop
the vehicle and run the engine at idle or slightly
faster, with the transmission in PARK or NEU-
TRAL, 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.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will
eventually cause severe transmission dam-
age or transmission failure.
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until
the vehicle is disarmed.
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