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Parking brake – Dodge 2011 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:
• Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera-

tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under

these conditions there will be a substantial increase in

steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds

and during parking maneuvers.

• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for

service.

PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking

brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the

PARK or REVERSE (manual transmission only) position.
When the parking brake is applied and the ignition

switch is in the ON position (RUN position with Keyless

Enter-N-Go), the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru-

ment cluster will illuminate.

NOTE:
• When the parking brake is applied and the transmis-

sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will

flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound

to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake

before attempting to move the vehicle.

• This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-

plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front

wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away

from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped

with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake

before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load

on the transmission locking mechanism may make it

difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking

brake should always be applied whenever the driver is

not in the vehicle.

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