2012 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 201

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 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 application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir. 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperaIf the light remains on when the parking brake has been ture gauge to pass H, the indicator will continuously disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake is allowed 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