Jeep Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Jeep Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jeep. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 100 of them so be patient!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
	Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
	Oil warning lights -- click for more
	Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
	Transmission oil temperature indicator -- click for more
	Transmission fault indicator -- click for more
	Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
	Electronic power steering fault indicator -- click for more
	Immobilzer fault indicator -- click for more
	Electric Park brake trouble indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
	Seat belt reminder indicators -- click for more
	Security indicator -- click for more
	Door or gate ajar indicators -- click for more
	Low coolant indicator -- click for more
	Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
	Low fuel indicator -- click for more
	Slippery conditions indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
	Check engine light -- click for more
	Electronic throttle control indicator -- click for more
	Sway bar fault indicator -- click for more
	Loose gas cap indicator -- click for more
	Fuel shut off indicators -- click for more
	Stability control indicator -- click for more
	Stability control off indicator -- click for more
	Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
	Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
	KeySense indicator -- click for more
	Sound system fault indicator -- click for more
	4 wheel drive fault indicator -- click for more
Driver assist systems indicators
	Driver assist system indicators -- click for more
	More driver assist system indicators -- click for more
	Auto start stop system indicators -- click for more
	Brake hold indicators -- click for more
	Forward collision alert indicators -- click for more
	More forward collision alert indicators -- click for more
	Lane sense indicators -- click for more
	Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
	Traffic sign recognition system and fault indicators -- click for more
	Night vision assist indicators -- click for more
	Drowsiness detected -- click for more
	More adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
Special feature and accessory indicators
	Cruise control indicators -- click for more
	Speed warning indicator -- click for more
	Active speed limiter indicator -- click for more
	Idle coasting indicator -- click for more
	Tow mode indicators -- click for more
	Suspension setting and fault indicators -- click for more
	More suspension setting indicators -- click for more
	Yet more suspension setting indicators -- click for more
	Even more suspension setting indicators -- click for more
	Grade and terrain assist indicators -- click for more
	Sport mode indicators -- click for more
	Drive mode indicators -- click for more
	Snow mode indicator -- click for more
	Valet mode indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
	Traction battery failure warnings -- click for more
	EV system warning -- click for more
	Power limitation indicator -- click for more
	Hybrid service warning indicator -- click for more
	Charge status indicators -- click for more
	Battery cooling fluid level indicator -- click for more
	Max regeneration indicator -- click for more
	Electric drive mode indicators -- click for more
Four wheel drive indicators
	4 wheel drive indicators -- click for more
	More 4 wheel drive indicators -- click for more
	4 LOW indicators -- click for more
	Axle lock indicators -- click for more
	More axle lock indicators -- click for more
Diesel vehicle indicators
	Glow plug indicator -- click for more
	Low diesel exhaust fluid indicator -- click for more
	Water in fuel indicator -- click for more
Lighting indicators
	Cargo light on indicator -- click for more
	Auto high beam indicator -- click for more
	Fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
	Turn signal indicator -- click for more
	High beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Cherokee, Compass, Patriot, Renegade and Wrangler.

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