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Your 2021 Jeep Compass is equipped with several supportive features that help you stay on top of your vehicle's problems. One of these features is your Compass' dashboard, which features a variety of lights that keep you up to date on what's going on in your vehicle.

To help drivers in Mansfield, Attleboro, and Norton, MA, decode their dashboard, we at Station Chrysler Jeep have put together this helpful Jeep Compass dashboard light guide. Read ahead to learn more about what the lights on your dashboard mean!

The Difference Between Indicator Lights and Warning Lights

When you're cruising around in your Jeep Compass and a light comes on, you may be wondering if it's an urgent issue or just a system indicator. That's where the difference between indicator lights and warning lights comes in.

Warning Lights

Warning lights usually glow red or orange and can suggest there is a specific function of your 2021 Jeep Compass that is not working as expected. In the case of a warning light, it's best to always assess the situation and pull over if need be.

If you can continue driving while your Jeep Compass has a warning light, you should schedule a service appointment to ensure that the issue is taken care of.

Indicator Lights

Indicator lights differ from warning lights, as they show when a specific function in your Jeep Compass is enabled or disabled. These include turn signals and high beams.

Indicator lights usually aren't cause for concern, but as always, if you have any questions about a specific light, you can always check your owner's manual.

Now that we have covered the differences between warning lights and indicator lights, let's dive into some of the Jeep Compass dashboard lights. You can use this dashboard light guide to learn more about the lights coming on in your Jeep Compass!

Let's dive in.

Jeep Compass Indicator Lights

• 4WD LOW light: If your Compass is equipped with 4-wheel drive LOW mode, you'll see a yellow light come up saying 4WD LOW when it's on.
• Cruise control light: When you're using cruise control, a white light depicting a speedometer with an arrow will come up.
• Forward Collision Warning light: This indicator will appear both when the system is on and off. When it's enabled, a yellow light depicting two vehicles about to collide with each other tells you the system is on. When the system is off, OFF will appear under the icon.
• High beams light: Turning your high beams on will cause a blue light shaped like a half-circle with horizontal lights next to it to come on.

Jeep Compass Warning Lights

On top of your Compass' many indicator lights, this vehicle is also equipped with several warning symbols to let you know when something is wrong. A few of the Compass' warning lights include:

• Anti-lock brake system light: A yellow light saying ABS will light up when your anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning.
• Battery light: When a problem with your battery occurs, you'll be the first to know when a red warning light shaped like a battery comes up.
• Engine light: A yellow engine-shaped light will illuminate when something is wrong with your engine.
• Forward Collision light: If your Compass has a Forward Collision Warning System and it needs to be serviced, a yellow light showing two vehicles about to collide with an exclamation point to the right will light up.
• Low fuel light: If your Compass is running low on fuel, a yellow light shaped like a gas pump will let you know that you need to fuel up before it's too late.

Additional warning lights include:

• Oil pressure light: Low pressure in your oil system can cause damage to your engine, so a red light shaped like an oil can will pop up to let you know you likely need an oil change or you have too low of oil pressure.
• Seat belt reminder light: If someone isn't buckled in, your Compass will let you know with a red light shaped like a passenger wearing a seatbelt.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System light: When your Tire Pressure Monitoring System detects that one of your tires is low on air, it'll let you know by lighting up a yellow light shaped like a tire with an exclamation point.
• Transmission temperature light: If your transmission is overheating, you'll know because a red light showing a thermometer inside a gear will pop up on the dashboard.
• Electronic Stability Control light: This yellow light, which is shaped like a car with swerving tread marks, will light up when this system is activated or turned off.

When to Schedule Service for Your 2021 Jeep Compass

For starters, if you have a warning light accompanied by physical problems, such as:

• Odd noises from your vehicle
• Poor fuel economy
• Stalling
• Excess exhaust
• Oil leaking

If you experience any of these, it may be time to bring your Jeep Compass in for service. At our dealership, we are here to take care of your vehicle and ensure that your issues get resolved promptly.

Additionally, if any warning lights come on and you are unsure of the issue, you can also bring in your Jeep Compass to our service department. Some vehicle issues may be sneakier, and our dealership can help you get to the source of the problem.

Have any questions or concerns? Reach out to our service department today and schedule an appointment.

Schedule Service in Mansfield MA Today!

Seeing a light that's not mentioned in this guide or notice your Compass experiencing another problem? We have you covered!

Drivers in Mansfield, Attleboro, and Norton, Massachusetts, should give us a call at Station Chrysler Jeep today with any questions they may have or to schedule service.

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