Parking brake – Dodge 2009 Ram User Manual

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WARNING!

Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do
not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
power steering fluid.

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
The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the
parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle.

NOTE:

The “Brake Warning Light” will come on and

flash to indicate that the parking brake is applied. You
must be sure that the parking brake is fully applied
before leaving the vehicle.

Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and
the shift lever is in the PARK position. When parking on

Parking Brake

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