Dodge 2014 Durango - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 442)

The foot operated parking brake is located below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the
park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To
release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a
second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake
disengage. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in
the instrument cluster will illuminate and the EVIC will
display “Parking Brake Engaged”.
NOTE:
• If vehicle speed is detected, and the parking brake is
applied a chime will sound and the “Brake Warning
Light” will flash 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. Apply the parking
brake before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
Parking Brake
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