2011 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 199

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. 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 Temperature Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure. WARNING! If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. 4 If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to 16. Vehicle Security Light - If Equipped stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the This light will flash at a fast rate for approxitransmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off. mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.