2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 252

250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the dropped below a specified level. Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditurning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and ON position. The light should illuminate for approxithe brake fluid level checked. mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected sary. by an authorized dealer. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.