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Brake system – Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual

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a hill, you should 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.

WARNING!

Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-

ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission
in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving

unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged

before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake
problems due to excessive heating of the rear
brakes.

When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.

The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.

BRAKE SYSTEM
If power assist is lost for any reason (for example,
repeated brake applications with the engine off), the
brakes will still function. However, you will experience a
substantial increase in braking effort to stop the vehicle.

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