2023 JEEP GLADIATOR instrument cluster

138GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
AdBlue® (UREA) Injection System Failure
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate along
with a dedicated message on the display
(if equipped) if an unknown fluid not
conforming with acceptable
characteristics is inserted, or if an average
consumption of AdBlue® (UREA) over 50% is
detected. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If the problem is not solved, a specific message will
appear on the Instrument Cluster Display
whenever a certain threshold is reached until it will
no longer be possible to start the engine.
When about 125 miles (200 km) are remaining
before the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty, a
continuous dedicated message will appear on the
instrument panel, accompanied by a buzzer sound
(if equipped).
YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHTS
4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the
front and rear driveshafts are
mechanically locked together forcing the
front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the 4WD Low mode. The front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked
together forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range
provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide
increased torque at the wheels.
4WD Part Time Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the four-wheel drive part time mode,
and the front and rear driveshafts are
mechanically locked together forcing the
front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light indicates when front and/or
rear axle locker fault has been detected.
Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light indicates when the rear axle
lock has been activated Ú page 161.
Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light indicates when the front, rear,
or both axles have been locked. The
telltale will display the lock icon on the
front and rear axles to indicate the
current lock status.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures
and warning have been established for the tire
size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not
of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Using
aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to
become inoperable. After using an aftermarket
tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have your
sensor function checked.

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Forward Collision Warning OFF Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate
that Forward Collision Warning is off
Úpage 291.
Neutral Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the neutral mode Ú page 155.
Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the front sway bar is disconnected.
Off Road+ Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
Off Road+ has been activated.
Cargo Light On Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when
the Bed Lamp has been activated.
Wait To Start Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate for
approximately two seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. Its duration may be longer based on colder
operating conditions. Vehicle will not initiate start
until telltale is no longer displayed.
NOTE:The Wait To Start Light may not illuminate if the
intake manifold temperature is warm enough.
Low Diesel Exhaust Emissions Additive
AdBlue® (UREA) Indicator Light —
If Equipped
The Low Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Additive AdBlue® (UREA) indicator light
illuminates when the AdBlue® (UREA)
level is low.
Fill the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible
with at least 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of AdBlue®
(UREA).
If filling the tank is done with a remaining range of
AdBlue® (UREA) in the tank equal to zero, you may
need to wait two minutes before starting the
vehicle.
Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped
The Water In Fuel Indicator Light will
illuminate when there is water detected
in the fuel filter. If this light remains on,
DO NOT start the vehicle before you drain
the water from the fuel filter to prevent engine
damage, and please see an authorized dealer.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS
4WD Auto Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the
vehicle is in the four-wheel drive auto
mode. The system will provide power to
all four wheels and shift the power
between the front and rear axles as needed. This
will provide maximum traction in dry and slippery
conditions.
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Premium Instrument
Cluster
This indicator light will illuminate when
the cruise control is set to the desired
speed Ú page 173.
CAUTION!
The presence of water in the fuel system circuit
may cause severe damage to the injection
system and irregular engine operation. If the
indicator light is illuminated, contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible to bleed
the system. If the previously mentioned
indicators come on immediately after refueling,
water or AdBlue® (UREA) have probably been
poured into the tank: switch the engine off
immediately and contact an authorized dealer.
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Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the front fog lights are on Úpage 56.
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when
the parking lights or headlights are
turned on.
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop”
mode.
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
When the left or right turn signal is
activated, the turn signal indicator will
flash independently and the
corresponding exterior turn signal lamps
will flash. Turn signals can be activated when the
multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up
(right).
NOTE:
A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if
either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
Rear Seat Belt Fastened Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Premium Instrument
Cluster
This light indicates when a rear seat belt
has been buckled in the second row. A
telltale will display in the upper right
corner of the instrument cluster display
to correspond to the specific seating position once
the seat belt has been buckled Ú page 299.
WHITE INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready
Indicator Light — If Equipped With a
Premium Instrument Cluster
This light will turn on when the vehicle
equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) has been turned on, but not set.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready
Indicator Light — If Equipped With a Base
Instrument Cluster
This light will turn on when the vehicle
equipped with ACC has been turned on,
but not set.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Indicator
Light — If Equipped With a Base Instrument
Cluster
This light will turn on when the vehicle
equipped with ACC has been turned on,
but not set.
Two Wheel Drive High Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Premium Instrument
Cluster
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the two wheel drive high mode.
Rear Seat Belt Fastened Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Base Instrument
Cluster
This light indicates when a rear seat belt
has been buckled in the second row. A
telltale will display in the upper right
corner of the instrument cluster display
to correspond to the specific seating position once
the seat belt has been buckled.

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Rear Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Base Instrument
Cluster
This light indicates when a rear seat belt
is unbuckled in the second row. When
the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN
or ACC/ON/RUN position, and if a seat
belt in the second row is unbuckled, a light
corresponding to the specific seat will turn on in
the upper right portion of the instrument cluster
display, momentarily replacing the configurable
corner information. If a second row seat belt that
was buckled at the start of the trip is unbuckled,
the Rear Seat Belt Reminder Light will change from
the buckled to the unbuckled symbol, and a chime
will sound.
Rear Seat Unoccupied Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light indicates when the rear
passenger seats are unoccupied, and will
illuminate in the upper right portion of
the instrument cluster display,
momentarily replacing the configurable corner
information.
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Premium Instrument
Cluster
This light will turn on when the cruise
control has been turned on, but not set.
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Base Instrument
Cluster
This indicator light will illuminate when
the cruise control is set.
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light —
If Equipped With A Base Instrument
Cluster
This light will turn on when cruise control
has been turned on, but not set.
Selec Speed Control (SSC) Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when Selec Speed
Control is activated. Selec Speed Control
is available in 4WD Low ONLY.
BLUE INDICATOR LIGHTS
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate to
indicate that the high beam headlights
are on. With the low beams activated,
push the multifunction lever forward
(toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the high
beams. Pull the multifunction lever rearward
(toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high
beams. If the high beams are off, pull the lever
toward you for a temporary high beam on, "flash to
pass" scenario.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated
Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This
system monitors the performance of the
emissions, engine, and transmission control
systems. When these systems are operating
properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current government
regulations.
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however the ignition will remain in the ACC
position (NOT the OFF position). Never leave a
vehicle out of the PARK position, or it could roll.
3. If the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, and the vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h),
pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once
will turn the engine off. The ignition will remain
in the ACC position.
4. If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held
for two seconds (or three short pushes in a
row) to turn the engine off. The ignition will
remain in the ACC position (NOT the OFF
position) if the engine is turned off when the
transmission is not in PARK.
NOTE:The system will automatically time out and the
ignition will cycle to the OFF position after
30 minutes of inactivity if the ignition is left in the
ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the
transmission is in PARK.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver’s Foot Off The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar
to an ignition switch. It has three modes: OFF, ACC,
and RUN. To change the ignition modes without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories, follow
these steps:
1. Starting with the ignition in the OFF position.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
place the ignition to the ACC position
(instrument cluster will display “ACC”).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to place the ignition to the RUN
position (instrument cluster will display “ON/
RUN”).
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position
(instrument cluster will display “OFF”).
AUTOPARK
AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in
placing the vehicle in PARK should the situations
on the following pages occur. It is a back-up system
and should not be relied upon as the primary
method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into
PARK.
The conditions under which AutoPark will engage
are outlined on the following pages. If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off
the engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions
are met:
Vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed transmis
-
sion
Driver door is ajar or if the driver door is
removed and the driver is not on the seat (seat
pad sensor detects driver missing)
WARNING!
Driver inattention could lead to failure to place
the vehicle in PARK. ALWAYS DO A VISUAL
CHECK that your vehicle is in PARK by verifying
that a solid (not blinking) “P” is indicated in
the instrument cluster display and on the gear
selector. If the "P" indicator is blinking, your
vehicle is not in PARK. As an added precau -
tion, always apply the parking brake when
exiting the vehicle.
AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not
designed to replace the need to shift your
vehicle into PARK. It is a back-up system and
should not be relied upon as the primary
method by which the driver shifts the vehicle
into PARK.
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Vehicle is not in PARK
Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less
Ignition is switched from ON/RUN to OFF
NOTE:For Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ equipped vehicles, the
engine will turn off and the ignition will change to
ACC position. After 30 minutes the ignition
switches to OFF automatically, unless the driver
turns the ignition OFF.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the
vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle may
AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions
are met:
Vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed transmis -
sion
Driver door is ajar or if the driver door is
removed and the driver is not on the seat (seat
pad sensor detects driver missing)
Vehicle is not in PARK
Vehicle speed is 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less
Driver seat belt is unbuckled
Brake pedal is not pressed
The message “ AutoPark Engaged Shift To P Then
Shift To Gear ” will display in the instrument cluster.
NOTE:In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. In these cases,
the gear selector must be returned to “P” to select
desired gear.
If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the
vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage ONLY when vehicle speed is
1.2 mph (1.9 km/h) or less.
The message “ Vehicle Speed Is Too High To Shift
To P ” will be displayed in the instrument cluster if
vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h).
4WD LOW
AutoPark will be disabled when operating the
vehicle in 4WD LOW.
The message “ AutoPark Disabled ” will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. Additional customer warnings will be given when
both of these conditions are met:
Vehicle is not in PARK
Driver’s door is ajar
The message “ AutoPark Not Engaged” will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. A warning
chime will continue until you shift the vehicle into
PARK or the driver’s door is closed.
ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK
that your vehicle is in
PARK by looking for the “P” in the instrument
cluster display and on the gear selector. As an
added precaution, always apply the parking brake
when exiting the vehicle.
EXTREME COLD WEATHER
(B
ELOW –22°F OR −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures,
use of an externally powered electric engine block
heater (available from an authorized dealer) is
recommended.
EXTENDED PARK STARTING
NOTE:Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to
the battery to ensure a full battery charge
during the crank cycle.

WARNING!

If vehicle speed is above 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h), the
transmission will default to NEUTRAL until the
vehicle speed drops below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h). A
vehicle left in the NEUTRAL position can roll. As
an added precaution, always apply the parking
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NOTE:Engine start-up in very low ambient temperature
could result in evident white smoke. This condition
will disappear as the engine warms up.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Start the engine with the transmission gear
selector in the PARK (P) position. Apply the brake
before shifting to any driving range.
EXTREME COLD WEATHER
The cartridge block heater clips into the engine
block near the water jacket and transfers heat to
the coolant. It requires a 110–115 Volt AC
electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire
extension cord. Its use is recommended for
environments that routinely fall below -10°F
(-23°C). It should be used when the vehicle has not
been running overnight or longer periods and
should be plugged in two hours prior to start. Its
use is required for cold starts with temperatures
under -20°F (-28°C).
NOTE:The engine block heater and heater cord are
factory installed options. If your vehicle is not
equipped, engine block heaters and heater cords
are available from an authorized Mopar® dealer.
A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing
aids in preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by
a built-in thermostat.
A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves engine
starting and reduces the amount of white
smoke generated by a warming engine.
NORMAL STARTING
Observe the instrument cluster lights when
starting the engine.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accel -
erator pedal.

1. Always apply the parking brake.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
NOTE:A delay of the start of up to five seconds is possible
under very cold conditions. The “Wait to Start”
telltale will be illuminated during the preheat
process. When the engine “Wait To Start” telltale
turns off the engine will automatically crank.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
The engine is allowed to crank as long as
25 seconds. If the engine fails to start during
this period, please wait at least two minutes
for the starter to cool before repeating start
procedure.
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on,
DO NOT START engine before you drain the
water from the fuel filters to avoid engine
damage Ú page 368.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on,
DO NOT START the engine before you drain the
water from the fuel filters to avoid engine
damage Úpage 368.

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NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first
few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in
and not interpreted as a problem.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED)
The diesel engine does not require a break-in
period due to its construction. Normal operation is
allowed, providing the following recommendations
are followed:
Warm up the engine before placing it under
load.
Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged
periods.
Use the appropriate transmission gear to
prevent engine lugging.
Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature
indicators.
Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.
Vary throttle position at highway speeds when
carrying or towing significant weight.
NOTE:Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or
no load operation will extend the time before the
engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel economy
and power may be seen at this time.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory
is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant.
Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations
will occur. For recommended viscosity and quality
grades Úpage 424. NON-DETERGENT OR
STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
PARKING BRAKE
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to
leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or
manual transmission in REVERSE or FIRST gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center
console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever
up as firmly as possible. To release the parking
brake, pull the lever up slightly, push the center
button, then lower the lever completely.
Parking Brake Lever

When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch ON, the Brake Warning Light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
When the parking brake is applied and the auto -
matic transmission is placed in gear, the Brake
Warning Light will flash. If vehicle speed is
detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver.
Fully release the parking brake before
attempting to move the vehicle.
This light only shows that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral
Oil in the engine or damage may result.

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