If you've ever wondered what that gate symbol on your Jeep Patriot's dashboard means, wonder no more! The gate is simply a warning light that comes on when the transmission is in neutral. When this happens, it's important to put the vehicle in park before turning off the engine. Failure to do so could result in damage to the transmission. So, next time you see the gate symbol pop up on your dashboard, be sure to put your Jeep into park before shutting it down.