2011 JEEP COMPASS oil temperature

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 190
 Instrument Cluster .................... 191
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 192
 Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped ........ 205
▫ Control Buttons ..................... 206
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 207
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped .......................... 210 ▫
EVIC Functions ..................... 211
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ........... 211
▫ Average Fuel Economy ................ 211
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 212
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ............ 212
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... 212
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 213
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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
15. Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on, safely pull over and stop them
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to
stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the
transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
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17. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealership for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Main-
taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
18. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
Control System is ON.
19. 4WD Indicator — If Equipped
This light indicates the vehicle is in the 4-Wheel Drive
mode.
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NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
EVIC Functions
•
Compass/Temperature/Audio
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
•Elapsed Time
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
•Personal Settings
To Reset The Display
Pressing and holding the SELECT button once will clear
the function currently being displayed. Reset will only
occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed.
To reset all resettable functions, press and release the SELECT button a second time within three seconds of
resetting the currently displayed function. Reset ALL will
be displayed during this three-second window.
Compass/Temperature/Audio
Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing, the outside temperature, and the current
radio station.
For additional information regarding the compass, refer
to Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features).
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel reading before the reset.
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CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil
pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This
could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill
cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer-
tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oils
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental
additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filtersfrom your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405

Electronic Roll Mitigation............... 310
Traction Control System ................ 309
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 314
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 207
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 376
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Towing ............................ 391
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 400
Engine ............................ 397,398
Block Heater ........................ 291
Break-In Recommendations .............. 83
Checking Oil Level ................... 403
Cooling ........................... 413
Exhaust Gas Caution ................84,353
Fuel Requirements .................... 349
Jump Starting ....................... 384
Oil ......................... 403,437,438Oil Change Interval
................... 404
Oil Filler Cap .................. 397,398,405
Oil Filter ........................... 438
Oil Selection ........................ 404
Oil Synthetic ........................ 405
Overheating ........................ 374
Temperature Gauge ................... 198
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Ethanol ............................... 350
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,84,353
Exhaust System ....................... 84,411
Exterior Lights .......................... 87
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 406
Air Conditioning ..................... 283
Engine Oil ....................... 406,438
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Life of Tires............................ 335
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 182
Light Bulbs .......................... 87,434
Lights .............................. 87,147
Airbag .................... 67,68,73,85,193
Alarm ............................ 197
Anti-Lock .......................... 194
Back-Up ........................... 436
Brake Assist Warning .................. 317
Brake Warning ...................... 195
Bulb Replacement .................... 435
Cargo ............................. 177
Center Mounted Stop .................. 436
Daytime Running .................... 148
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 147
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 317
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 195
Exterior ............................ 87 Fog .........................
148,204,435
Headlight Switch ..................... 147
Headlights ......................... 147
High Beam Indicator .................. 194
Instrument Cluster ................... 147
License ............................ 436
Lights On Reminder .................. 148
Low Fuel .......................... 193
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 203
Map Reading ....................... 150
Oil Pressure ........................ 193
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 194
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18,197
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 197
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 199
Traction Control ..................... 317
Turn Signal ................. 87,147,149,436
Voltage ............................ 192
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 192
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