2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 275

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 13. Air Bag Warning Light CAUTION! This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Do not operate the engine with the tachometer turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur. during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized 16. Coolant Temperature Warning Light dealer as soon as possible. Refer to "Occupant Restraints" This light warns of an overheated engine condiin "Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" for tion. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull further information. over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator - If Equipped and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not This light indicates when the rear axle lock has return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and been activated. call for service. NOTE: As the coolant temperature gauge approaches 15. Tachometer ЉH,Љ this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute sound. Further overheating will cause the temperature (RPM x 1000). gauge to pass ЉH.Љ In this case, the indicator light will flash continuously and a continuous chime will sound, until the engine is allowed to cool. 4