Brake/Park Brake Indicator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The brake/park brake indicator illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch turned to the ON position. Refer to the PARK BRAKE SWITCH TEST table. The same lamp will also illuminate if one of the two (hydraulic or ABS) service brake systems fail when the brake pedal is applied.
PARK BRAKE SWITCH TEST
| PROCEDURE | EXPECTED RESULTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Turn key to RUN. Wait until bulb check is complete. | 1. Brake indicator lamp comes ON for a few seconds, then will turn OFF. |
| 2. Apply park brakes. | 2. Verify that the brake indicator lamp comes ON. |
| 3. Disengage the park brakes. | 3. Verify brake indicator lamp turns OFF. |
| 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with key in OFF, ACCESSORY and LOCK positions. | 4. Brake indicator lamp should not come ON. |
| 5. In an automatic transmission equipped vehicle apply park brakes, start the vehicle, depress then brake pedal and shift into Reverse or Drive. | 5. The brake indicator lamp should flash. If okay, go to Step 7. |
| 6. In a manual transmission equipped vehicle, start the vehicle with park brakes applied. | 6. The brake indicator lamp should flash. If okay, go to Step 7. |
| 7. Drive the vehicle over 8 km/h (5 mph) with the park brake engaged. | 7. The park brake lamp should flash accompanied with a chime. |