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Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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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.
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition

switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in

the instrument cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:

• When the parking brake is applied and the automatic

transmission 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 mecha-

nism 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.

WARNING!

Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the

parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key

Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

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