2014 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 221

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to "If Your Engine Overheats" in "What To The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine Do In Emergencies" for further information. revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to 14. Brake Warning Light prevent engine damage. This light monitors various brake functions, 12. Tachometer including brake fluid level and parking brake 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 engine coolant temperatures rise and the the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a the anti-lock brake system reservoir. single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to If the light remains on when the parking brake has been pass H, a continuous chime will occur until the engine is disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the allowed to cool or the 4 minutes duration is expired, master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the whichever come first. Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, In this case, the light will remain on until the condition shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehas been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light 4