2015 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 223

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 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 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As indicate that the parking brake is applied, that engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge apthe brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with proaches H, this indicator will illuminate, and a single the anti-lock brake system reservoir. chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H, If the light remains on when the parking brake has been a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the to cool or the four minutes duration is expired, which- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the ever 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, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to 4