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Jeep 2015 Compass - Owner Manual User Manual

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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is

applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-

tion.
NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is

applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
15. Transmission Temperature Warning Light

This light indicates that the transmission fluid

temperature is running hot. This may occur

with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this

light turns on, safely pull over and stop them

vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and

run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.

CAUTION!

Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.

WARNING!

If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil 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 approxi-

mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security

alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly

until the vehicle is disarmed.

17. Temperature Gauge

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-

ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that

the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.

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