Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Yellow warning lights
Warning light What it means
ABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on to indicate an ABS fault. The warning light will turn on when the ignition device is
placed in the RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS warning light remains on or turns on while driving, indicates that the ABS system is not functioning and
service is required as soon as possible. However, the conventional braking system will continue to operate normally if
the warning light is not on.
If the ABS warning light does not turn on when the ignition device is placed in the RUN position, have the braking
system inspected by a Jeep Dealership.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
The warning light or ( according to the version/market) lights up when an electric parking brake failure is
detected. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
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ESC SYSTEM FAILURE
(where provided)
This warning light indicates when the Electronic Stability Control system is active. The warning light
on the
instrument panel will come on when the ignition device is placed in the RUN position and when ESC is activated.
It should turn off with the engine running. The ESC warning light on continuously with the engine running indicates
a fault in the ESC system. If this warning light remains on after several ignition cycles and the car has been driven
several kilometres at speeds greater than 48 km/h, see your Jeep Dealership as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The warning light and the warning light will light up momentarily each time the ignition device is set to
RUN.
If activated, the ESC system emits a buzzing or ticking sound. This is normal. The sounds will stop when ESC
becomes inactive.
This warning light will come on when the car is in an ESC event.
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE
The warning light switches on and the display shows the dedicated message, informing about Hill Start Assist system
failure.
In these cases, contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.