User Manual - Page 101

For 2021 JEEP CHEROKEE.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 99
NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and
brake pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is
running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/
rough idle, or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing. The light will come on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the
light does not come on during starting, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
This light warns of an overheated
engine condition. If the engine
coolant temperature is too high, this
indicator will illuminate and a single
chime will sound.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over
and stop the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning
(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 and call
for service Ú page 354.
Hood Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the hood is left open and not fully
closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
Liftgate Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the liftgate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate low engine oil pressure.
A chime will sound when this light
turns on and a message “Oil Pressure
Low” will display in the message screen. If the
light turns on while driving, pull the vehicle to
the side of the road at a safe location, stop the
vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as possible,
check the oil level and correct the oil level if it is
low. Contact an authorized dealer.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light may or may not indicate
how much oil is in the engine. If the oil level is
low and corrected, the engine can be restarted.
Otherwise the vehicle should be serviced by an
authorized dealer Ú page 363.
NOTE:
The light may flash, a message in the center of the
dash may display momentarily “low oil pressure”
and a chime may occur during sharp cornering
maneuvers. If this happen it may indicate a low oil
level. The oil level should be checked and dealer
service performed if this occurs.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate the engine oil temperature is
high. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the
engine as soon as possible. Wait for oil
temperature to return to normal levels.
CAUTION!
If the vehicle is driven with low oil levels
severe engine damage can occur. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
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