Brake System - Jeep 2014 Compass Owner's Manual

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-

ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or

injury. Also, be certain to leave an automatic trans-

mission in PARK, a manual transmission in RE-

VERSE or first gear. Failure to do so may cause the

vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.

If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with

the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc-

tion is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by

an authorized dealer immediately.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as

standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for

any reason (for example, repeated brake applications

with the engine off), the brakes will still function. How-

ever, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much

greater than that required with the power system oper-

Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and

possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or

riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally

high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and

possible brake damage. You would not have your full

braking capacity in an emergency.

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