Below, you'll find a Jeep Compass Dashboard Light Guide, which is designed for easy reading by all Somerset, New Bedford, and Fall River, MA, drivers. To get started, all you have to do is continue reading below.
What Is a Dashboard Light?
Your Jeep Compass's dashboard is made up of two types of lights: warning symbols and indicators. What's the difference? Let's discuss warning symbols first. These lights typically illuminate when your vehicle needs maintenance in a certain area. These well-known lights are examples of warning symbols:
- Check Engine Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Low Coolant Level Warning Light
On the other hand, there are indicators. These lights will illuminate when your vehicle is performing an action, like turning or setting a speed when using cruise control. Safety system lights are also indicators-when they illuminate, it means they are engaged.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)-known more commonly as the Check Engine Light-is one of your Jeep's most important warning symbols. This light looks like a car engine and can illuminate due to various issues with your SUV.
Generally, this light points to problems with the engine or the emissions system. However, it can also point to a loose gas cap or another situation. To make sure your vehicle stays in its best health, visit our service center as soon as possible. We'll get your vehicle back up and running as it should.
Low Fuel Warning Light
If you're running low on fuel, you'll most likely see this gas pump light illuminate on your dashboard. When this light pops up, it's warning you to fuel up before letting your gas tank go empty.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS) Warning Light
Have you noticed a horseshoe with an exclamation point inside it pop up on your dash? This is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This warning symbol illuminates when one or more of your tires is at an improper pressure.
While changes in weather often cause this to happen, it could point to tire damage that should be checked out or replaced as soon as possible to avoid further damage or safety issues.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
Have you tried to wash your windshield, but no washer fluid comes out? Was this action accompanied by a windshield symbol popping up on the dash? If so, that means your Compass is running low on washer fluid.
You can replace this fluid yourself. However, our service technicians are more than happy to top off all fluids for you.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
All vehicle engines run smoothly due to routine engine oil replacements. When it's nearing the time for your vehicle's next oil change or engine oil levels are low, you'll notice an oil can symbol illuminate on the dashboard.
It's best to have this checked sooner rather than later to avoid engine damage down the road.
Want to Learn More About Jeep Compass Dashboard Lights?
There are so many more dashboard lights and indicators to explore! If you're interested, contact our team at Stateline CDJR today. You can also consult your owner's manual. Regardless of which way you choose, you'll be prepared to take the roads of Somerset, New Bedford, and Fall River, Massachusetts, by storm.