Dodge 2009 Journey Owner's Manual page 326

324 STARTING AND OPERATING
As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the
parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down and
then remove your foot from the pedal. To release the
parking brake, push down on the parking brake pedal
and then release.
Parking Brake
The brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on
when the parking brake is applied and the ignition
switch is in the ON position.