2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 327

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 If jump starting is required, refer to "Jump Starting required. You may experience reduced performance, an Procedures" in "What To Do In Emergencies". elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This light warns of an overheated engine condiElectronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge aplight will come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single check. If the light does not come on during starting, have chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H, the system checked by an authorized dealer. the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool. engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the veIf the light remains lit with the engine running, your hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an authonormal, turn the engine off immediately and call for rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is service. Refer to "If Your Engine Overheats" in "What To flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is Do In Emergencies" for more information. 4