Parking Brake - Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual

The system contributes to good fuel economy by operat-
ing only on demand, thereby minimizing power-robbing
friction and inertia.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type tires.
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire
size may cause failure of the power transfer unit.

PARKING BRAKE

When the parking brake is applied with the
ignition on, the Brake Light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
NOTE:
• This light, when illuminated with parking brake ap-
plication, shows only that the parking brake is on. It
does not show the degree of brake application.
• If the light remains on with the parking brake released,
a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the
brake system serviced by an authorized dealer imme-
diately.
• If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is
moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. The
chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle
has returned to a stop.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied and the gear selector is in the PARK
position.
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