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Question posted by Dnenikita on June 27th, 2016

2012 Jeep Compass Engine Temperature Light Came On During Long Trip Twice. Why?

I just purchased the jeep compass 2012 a month ago. Started out on a 9 1/2 hour trip, and into the fourth hour,

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Answer #1: Posted by jdfitchett on July 4th, 2016 7:20 AM
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it could be one of a couple things, the first thing the coolant level might be low, or if you bought it used, the previous owner might have diluteded it too much, the other issues could be a faulty thermostat not opening up.

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Owner Manual - Page 73

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Owner Manual - Page 138

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Owner Manual - Page 177

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Owner Manual - Page 179

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Owner Manual - Page 201

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Owner Manual - Page 203

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Owner Manual - Page 210

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Owner Manual - Page 211

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Owner Manual - Page 212

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Owner Manual - Page 217

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Owner Manual - Page 281

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Owner Manual - Page 307

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Owner Manual - Page 408

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Owner Manual - Page 486

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User Guide - Page 67

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User Guide - Page 95

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User Guide - Page 96

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User Guide - Page 99

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