2010 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 240

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 13. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition ON position. The light should illuminate for approxiswitch is turned to the ON position and may mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless stay on for as long as four seconds. the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it by an authorized dealer. indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system The light also will turn on when the parking brake is is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock 12. Vehicle Security Light - If Equipped brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the This light will flash at a fast rate for approxiIgnition switch is turned to the ON position, have the mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security light inspected by an authorized dealer. alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. 4