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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
14.
Brake Syst em Warning Light
The operation of the Brake Warning light can be checked
by turning the ignition key from the OFF to the ON
position. The light shou ld illuminate for three second s, or
until the engine is started , whichever comes first. The
light shou ld then go out unless the parking brake is
applied or a brake fault is detected . If the light does not
illuminate, have the light insp ected and serviced as soon
as possible.
This light monitors variou s brake functions,
inclu ding brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light comes on, it may
ind icate that the parking brake is applied, or
there is a low brake fluid level. On vehicles equ ipped
with Anti-lock brakes (ABS), it may also ind icate an ABS
malfunction that could lead to red uced braking perfor-
mance.
The light will also come on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
WARN ING!
NOTE: This light show s only that the parking brake is
Drivin g a veh icle with the brak e ligh t on is danger-
ous. A sign ifican t decrease in brak ing perform ance
or veh icle stab ility durin g brak ing may occur. It will
tak e you lon ger to stop the veh icle or will make you r
veh icle hard er to control. You could have an acci-
dent. Have the veh icle checked immediately.
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
If the parking brake is off and the light rem ains on, have
the brake system insp ected as soon as possible.
15. Trac Indica tor — If Equipped
The TRAC Light will come on momentarily as a bulb
check when the ignition switch is first turned ON.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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