Dodge Charger SRT 392 2017 Operating Information Manual page 118

Brake Warning Light
Red Telltale Light
Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns
on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-
lock brake system.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master
cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has
been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will
remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run
when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A
leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid
level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should
have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the
vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of
What It Means
an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn
on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to
the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately four sec-
onds. The light should then turn off unless the
parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake
is applied. It does not show the degree of
brake application.
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