Parking Brake - Jeep Patriot 2010 Owner's Manual

If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts" in Section 7 for the correct fluid type.

PARKING BRAKE

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an
automatic transaxle in PARK, or manual transaxle in
REVERSE or first gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
completely.
Parking Brake
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the "Brake Warning Light" in
the instrument cluster will illuminate.
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