SERVICE INDICATOR & WARNING LIGHTS
1988 Jeep Cherokee
1984-92 MAINTENANCE
AMC/Jeep/Eagle Service Indicator & Warning Lights
Jeep; Cherokee, Wagoneer
SERVICE INDICATOR & WARNING LIGHTS
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
If the light stays on when the parking brake is off, it indicates a possible brake system fluid leak or low pressure level.
LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT (1984-87)
Indicates that Selec-Trac transfer case is in part time 4WD (high or low range).
FULL TIME 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT
Indicates that Selec-Trac transfer case is in full-time 4WD (4x4 FULL TIME).
PART TIME 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT
Indicates that Selec-Trac transfer case is in part time 4WD (4x4 PART TIME or 4 LO) or that Command-Trac transfer case is in 4WD (4H or 4L).
WATER IN FUEL LIGHT (TURBO DIESEL)
Indicates water has collected in the fuel filter and should be drained immediately.
DIESEL WAIT LIGHT (TURBO DIESEL)
Illuminates during glow plugs warm-up cycle.
LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT
Glows when approximately 2 gals. (7.6L) remain in fuel tank.
EMISSION MAINTENANCE INDICATOR LIGHT
Illuminates at approximately 82,500 miles to indicate scheduled maintenance (or recommended maintenance on California vehicles). Light will remain on until system is serviced and light is reset.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
If this light illuminates and remains on while driving, it indicates a potential engine control problem that needs service.
CHECK ANTI-LOCK LIGHT
Illuminates to indicate a self-check is in process at vehicle start up. If light remains on after start-up or comes on and stays on
at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS system has detected a malfunction or has become inoperative. The system reverts to standard non-anit-lock brakes. If both Red BRAKE light and Amber CHECK ANTI-LOCK light are on, have vehicle serviced immediately.
1. Multifunction Stalk: Turn Signals, Wiper/Washer, High Beam, Cruise Control 2 Tilt Steering Column Control
Instrument Cluster
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
Automatic Transmission Mode Selection Switch
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Control
Side Window Defogger
Gear Shift Lever
Rear Seat Heater Outlet
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: Instrument Panel Interior Controls
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Power Remote Outside Mirror Control
Transfer Case Shift Lever
Rear Window Defogger/Defroster Switch
Fuse Panel
Fog’Lamp
Switch
15 Headlight Switch
Side Window Defogger
Parking Brake
Climate Controls
Security (1991-92)
Seat Bell Warning Light (1991-92)
17 CHECK ENGINE Warning Light (1991-92)
Upshift Indicator Light (1991-92)
CHECK ANTI-LOCK (1991-92)
Low
Windshield Washer Fluid
Warning Light
1. BRAKE & Brake Fluid Pressure Warning Light 2 Upshift Indicator Light (1984-90)
Part Time 4WD Indicator Light (1991-92) 8 A|ternator Warning Light/Voltmeter
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odometer Ffeset Knob
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Trip Odometer
Headlights High Beam Indicator ö Speedometer
Speedometer 12. Low Fuel Warning Light
7. Oil Pressure Gauge/Warning Light
13. Lock Indicator Light (1984-90)
Emission Maintenance Indicator Light (1991-92)
14. Full Time 4WD Indicator Light
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Fig. 2: Dash Gauges & Warning Lights (Gasoline Engines) Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Turbo
Boost
Water in Fuel
Diesel Wait
Alternator Warning Light
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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Fig. 3: Dash Gauges & Warning Lights (Turbo-Diesel Engines) Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.