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WHAT DO THE WARNING LIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE’S DASHBOARD MEAN?

Learn about the dashboard warning lights on your Jeep®, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, or Fiat® brand vehicle and discover how these dashboard indicators and symbols play an important role in keeping you informed behind the wheel.

COMMON WARNING & INDICATOR LIGHTS

Explore warning lights and indicators found on most of our vehicles below. For additional detail specific to your vehicle, be sure to refer to your Owner’s Manual.

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

This light turns on with a single chime when a fault with the air bag is detected.

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT

12-volt battery not charging properly.

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

On some vehicles, this indicates the parking brake is applied. If it remains on and no parking brake is applied, it indicates brake system malfunction or low brake fluid.

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (INTERNATIONAL)

On some vehicles, this indicates the parking brake is applied. If it remains on and no parking brake is applied, it indicates brake system malfunction or low brake fluid.

ENGINE TEMPERATURE

Engine coolant temperature is too high. Overheated engine condition. If this light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle.

LOW CHARGE

Low state of charge for high-voltage battery on EV.

OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT

Low engine oil pressure detected. If this light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle.

OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT

Engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.

PLUG STATUS

Plug status fault detected. Accompanied by message to indicate type of fault.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Driver or front passenger seat belt is unbuckled. Will remain on until seat belt is fastened.

SERVICE ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Service electrical system. Accompanied by message.

TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT

High transmission fluid temperature. May occur with strenuous use such as towing.

TURTLE MODE

Vehicle acceleration is limited due to reduction in engine or electric motor performance.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

If this light remains on while driving, the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not functioning. Service is required.

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL)

Part of the Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II; monitors engine and automatic transmission systems.

TIRE PRESSURE MEASURING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Tire pressure is low or is losing pressure.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

These symbols are Warning/Indicator lights that illuminate to signify various conditions with your vehicle, ranging from potentially critical faults to merely informing you that a feature has been engaged. Warning and Indicator Lights are different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.

If any of the warning lights illuminate in your cluster, a condition may need to be corrected or your vehicle may require service. In these situations it is recommended that you contact your local authorized dealer to schedule service. The indicator lights illuminate in your cluster to indicate a feature is active.

One common cause of multiple warning lights is an insufficient battery charge. If your vehicle's battery is not charged properly, it may adversely impact the engine, traction control, and other such systems. Multiple warning lights may also be triggered by engine, transmission, braking, electrical, and other such systems that are associated with multiple dashboard lights. In any case, it is recommended that you contact your local authorized dealer to schedule service if your dashboard warning lights are indicating one or more potential issues requiring attention.

Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible if this occurs.

This warning light will illuminate when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system or a related component.