UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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The dual brake system provid es a reserve braking capac-
ity in the event of a failu re to a portion of the hyd rau lic
system . Failu re of either half of the dual brake system is
ind icated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylind er has
drop ped below a specified level.
Vehicles equ ipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
equ ipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribu tion (EBD).
In the event of an EBD failu re, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate rep air
to the ABS system is requ ired .
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to 4
the ON position. The light shou ld illuminate for approxi-
mately two second s. The light shou ld then turn off unless
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected .
If the light does not illuminate, have the light insp ected
by an authorized dealer.
The light will rem ain on until the cause is corrected .
NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneu vers which change fluid level cond i-
tions. The vehicle shou ld have service perform ed, and
the brake fluid level checked .
If brake failu re is ind icated , immediate rep air is neces-
sary.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE: This light show s only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
WARNING!
Drivingavehiclewiththebrakelightonisdanger-
ous.Partofthebrakesystemmayhavefailed.Itwill
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an
accident.Havethevehiclecheckedimmediately.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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