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Transmission temperature warning light (red)

Red: gear wheel with a thermometer inside. · also called “gear thermometer light”, “gearbox overheating light”, “transmission temperature light”

What it means on jeep

High transmission temperature

The transmission fluid temperature is high, for example when towing. Stop the vehicle and idle in PARK or NEUTRAL until the light goes off, then drive normally. Continuing to drive can make the fluid boil, cause a fire and severely damage the transmission or clutch.

Source · Manufacturer manual 2026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual · checked

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Questions about the Transmission temperature warning light (red) symbol

What does the Transmission temperature warning light (red) symbol mean on Jeep cars?
The transmission fluid temperature is high, for example when towing. Stop the vehicle and idle in PARK or NEUTRAL until the light goes off, then drive normally. Continuing to drive can make the fluid boil, cause a fire and severely damage the transmission or clutch.
What does the Transmission temperature warning light (red) symbol look like?
Red: gear wheel with a thermometer inside. It is also called “gear thermometer light”, “gearbox overheating light” and “transmission temperature light”.

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