Parking Brake - Dodge 2009 Caliber SRT4 Owner's Manual

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 only shows that the parking brake is
on. It does not show the degree of brake application.
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 set. To set the parking brake, pull up firmly on
the lever. Also place the shift lever into REVERSE. To
release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal, pull up
slightly on the lever, then depress the button on the end
of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the
floor.
NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless
the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position.
Parking Brake
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels
toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the
curb on an uphill grade.
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