Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
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INDICATOR LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic warning
when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In the event of
a malfunction indication, always refer to the contents of this section.
WARNING The malfunction indications that appear on the display are divided into two categories: serious faults and less serious
faults. Serious faults are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a shorter
warning "cycle". The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The warning light/symbol on the instrument panel will stay
on until the cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Red Indicator Lights
Warning light What it means
AIR BAG MALFUNCTION
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault with the air bag, and will turn on for four to eight seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition is placed in the RUN position. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault
with the air bag has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID/PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED
Low Brake Fluid
The indicator light switches on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, due
to a possible leak in the circuit. Top up the brake fluid level, and then check that the indicator light turns off. If the
light stays on contact a Jeep Dealership.
NOTE The warning light may flash briefly on tight curves due to the motion of the brake fluid in the tank. The vehicle
should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
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The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition device from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately four seconds. The light should then turn off unless the
parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If it does not switch on, contact a Jeep Dealership.
Parking brake on
The warning light switches on when the electric parking brake is engaged.
NOTE This warning light only indicates that the parking brake is engaged. It does not show the degree of brake
application.