brake light JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual

- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is
applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock
brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.
If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to
a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on
until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch
from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for
approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake
is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree
of brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set ofjumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce- dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode
and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the positive battery post.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the firstsign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required mainte-
nance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F32 — — Not Used
F33 —30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module (DDM) —
If Equipped
F34 —30 Amp Pink Body Controller Module
(BCM) — Feed 3
F35 — — Not Used
F36 — — Not Used
F37 —50 Amp Red Voltage Stabilization Module
(VSM) — If Equipped WithStop/Start Engine Option
F38 —50 Amp Red Radiator Fan
F38 —60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs - Diesel Only — If
Equipped
F39 —40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
F40 —20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light — If
Equipped
F41 —60 Amp Yellow Body Controller Module
(BCM) — Feed 2
F42 —30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake (EPB) —
Left
F43 20 Amp Yellow —Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn
Light — If Equipped
F44 —30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow / 7-Way Connector
— If Equipped
F45 —30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module (PDM)
— If Equipped
F46 —25 Amp Clear Sunroof — If Equipped
F47 —30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module
(DTCM)
F48 — — Not Used
F49 —30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V A/C) —
If Equipped
F50 —30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate — If Equipped
F51 — — Not Used
F52 — — Not Used
F53 —30 Amp Pink BSM-ECU & Valves
F54 —30 Amp Pink Urea Heater Control Unit — If
Equipped With Diesel Engine
F55 10 Amp Red — Blind Spot Sensors / Compass
/ Rearview Camera — If
Equipped / Rear Seat Heater Switches / Trunk LampW/ Flashlamp Charger
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F56 15 Amp Blue — Ignition Node Module (IGNM)/
KIN/RF Hub/Electric SteeringColumn Lock (ESL)
F57 20 Amp Yellow —Fuel Pump Motor
F58 10 Amp Red —Occupant Classification
Module
F59 — — Not Used
F60 20 Amp Yellow —Power Outlet — Center
Console
F61 — — Not Used
F62 10 Amp Red — Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
F63 25 Amp Clear —Front Heated Seats — If
Equipped
F64 25 Amp Clear —Heated Steering Wheel / Rear
Heated Seats — If Equipped
F65 15 Amp Blue —HVAC (ECC) / Instrument
Panel Cluster (IPC)
F66 10 Amp Red —In Car Temperature Sensor /
Humidity Sensor / Driver Assist System Module (DASM) / Park Assist (PAM)
F67 — — Not Used
F68 — — Not Used
F69 10 Amp Red —Power Transfer Unit Switch
(TSBM) / Active Grill Shutter (AGS) — If Equipped
F70 — — Not Used
F71 20 Amp Yellow —Windshield De-Icer — If
Equipped
F72 5 Amp Tan —Intelligent Battery Sensor
(IBS) — If Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option
F72 20 Amp Yellow —Trailer Tow RT Stop / Turn
Lights — If Equipped
F73 —30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster / Defogger
F74 —20 Amp Blue Engine Control Module (ECM)
Gasoline Engine — IfEquipped
F75 20 Amp Yellow —Cigar Lighter
F76 20 Amp Yellow —Rear Differential Module
(RDM) — If Equipped
F77 10 Amp Red — Fuel Door Release/Brake Pedal
Switch
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F78 10 Amp Red — Diagnostic Port / Steering Col-
umn Control Module (SCCM) /Digital TV — If Equipped
F79 10 Amp Red — Integrated Center Stack (ICS) /
HVAC / Aux Switch Bank Mod-
ule (ASBM) / Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
F80 20 Amp Yellow —Radio / CD — If Equipped
F81 — — Not Used
F82 — — Not Used
F83 —30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Pump — If
Equipped
F84 —40 Amp Green Brake System Module (BSM) -
Pump Motor — If EquippedWith Diesel Engine
F84 —20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights — If
Equipped With GasolineEngine
F85 — — Not Used
F86 — — Not Used
F87 — — Not Used
F88 15 Amp Blue —Collision Mitigation Module
(CMM) / Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart Camera
Module — If Equipped
F89 10 Amp Red —Headlamp Leveling — If
Equipped
F90 — — Not Used
F91 — — Not Used
F92 20 Amp Yellow —Rear Power Outlet
F93 —40 Amp Green Brake System Module (BSM) -
Pump Motor — If EquippedWith Gasoline Engine
F94 —30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake (EPB) -
Right
F95 10 Amp Red — Electrochromatic Mirror / Rain
Sensor / Sunroof — IfEquipped
F96 10 Amp Red —Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
F97 10 Amp Red —Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
F98 25 Amp Clear —Audio Amplifier - If Equipped
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ...........36
Airbag..................19
Air Bag AirBagWarningLight ......142
Air Conditioning .....41,42,43,44
Alarm Arm The System ..........13
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......13
Alarm,Panic ..............12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....13,148
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .141
Assistance Towing ..........141
Automatic Headlights ......32,148
Automatic High Beams ........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............43
Automatic Transmission FluidType ............173
Back-Up Camera ............49
Battery Charging System Light .....141
Brake Fluid ..............173
Brake, Parking .............45
Brake System WarningLight ..........145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............31
BulbReplacement ..........185
Calibration,Compass.........121
ChangeOilIndicator.........147
ChangingAFlatTire .........158
Charging Pad, Wireless ........128
Charging System Light ........141
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........146
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............20
Child Restraints ..........20
ChildSeatInstallation ....22,23
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .......23
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..........20,22,23 Using The Top Tether
Anchorage
..............23
ChildSeat................22
Climate Control ........41,42,43
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......142
Brake Warning Light .......145
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............148
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............148
Front Fog Light Indicator ....148
High Beam Indicator ......148
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .150
Seat Belt Reminder Light ....144
Turn Signal Indicator ......148
Vehicle Security Light ......148
Compass Calibration .........121
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........173
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....34
CruiseLight...............34
Customer Assistance .........186
Customer Programmable Features ..............122
Defects, Reporting ..........187
Defroster, Rear Window ......41,42
Defroster, Windshield .......41,42
DimmerControl.............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......32
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......141
Disarming, Security System ......
13
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Electric Park Brake ...........45
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound
System .............54,55
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........34
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................142
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........121
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......144
Jacking ..............158
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