2017 JEEP RENEGADE LATITUDE light

WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive
slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry
plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death
or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the vehicle
control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
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Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light
This telltale will turn on to indicate the Stop/Start system is not functioning properly and service
is required.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the indica-
tions corresponding to each tire in sequence.
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Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Audio System Failure Light
The telltale illuminates to report a failure of the Audio System.
Contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible.
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Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light
This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in one of the exterior bulbs.
Side Distance Warning — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
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Side Distance Warning
This light indicates a side distance warning.
Towing Hook Breakdown Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
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Towing Hook Breakdown Light — If Equipped
This light illuminates when there is a failure with the tow hook. Contact your authorized dealer
for service.
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Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Transmission Temperature Indicator 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 the vehicle.
Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster 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.
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Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Vehicle Security Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the vehicle security alarm system has detected an attempt
was made to break into the vehicle.
Wait To Start Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
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Wait To Start Light
The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for approximately two seconds when the ignition is
turned to the RUN position. It’s duration may be longer based on colder operating conditions.
Vehicle will not initiate start until telltale is no longer displayed. Refer to “Starting Procedures”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
NOTE:
The “Wait To Start” telltale may not illuminate if the intake manifold temperature is
warm enough.
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Automatic High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the automatic high beam headlights are on.
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
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Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the Speed Control is SET. Refer to “Speed Control — If Equipped”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
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Front Fog Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
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Hazard Warning Lights
The hazard warning indicators light up when the vehicles Hazard Warning flasher switch has
been pushed.
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green Telltale
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Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Turn Signal Warning Lights
Green Telltale
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected,
as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction le-
ver is moved down (left) or up (right).
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