2014 JEEP COMPASS charging

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
-Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light**
4WD!- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light**
(See page 80 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and
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 normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays
on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive
normally and not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could
lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend
you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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4. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of
the vehicle with discharged battery.
5. Reinstall the air intake duct.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging
system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explodeand cause personal injury.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make
an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
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Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight .......14
Driver Knee Air Bag ........14
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideImpacts ............14
AirbagLight...............83
Air Conditioning ............32
Air Recirculation ..........31,32
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........12
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........83
Assistance Towing ...........80
Audio Jack ........40,43,47,52
Audio Settings ........39,42,45
Audio Systems (Radio) .........38
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............32
Automatic Transmission ........30
FluidType ............102
Overheating ............85
AxleFluid...............102
Battery ..................92
BrakeFluid ..............102
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................25
Bulb Replacement ..........111
Calibration, Compass .........69
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........40,43,46,51
Change Oil Indicator ..........84
Changing A Flat Tire ..........86
Charging System Light .........82
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............15
Child Restraints ..........15
Child Seat Installation ....16,17
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......17
LATCH Positions ..........15 Locating The LATCH
Anchorages
.............15
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren .......15,16,17
Using The Top Tether
Anchorage ...........16,17
ChildSeat................16
Climate Control .............31
Clock Setting .......39,42,45,48
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .83
Charging System Light ......82
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................80
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ...........83
Malfunction Indicator
Light(MIL) .............82
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............80
Compass Calibration ..........69
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........102
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....28
CruiseLight...............28
Customer Assistance .........112
Defects, Reporting ..........113
Dimmer Control .............26
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......26
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........80
Disarming, Security System ......
1
3
Discharged Battery ...........92
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .36, 37
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .80
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ............83
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) ............70
Average Fuel Consumption ....69
Distance Traveled .........69
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