2011 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 197

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 12. Tachometer The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to "If Your Engine Overheats" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for further information. 14. Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light application. If the brake light turns on it may This light warns of an overheated engine condiindicate that the parking brake is applied, that tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. the anti-lock brake system reservoir. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to If the light remains on when the parking brake has been pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake to cool. hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- In this case, the light will remain on until the condition hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake 4