2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 323

STARTING AND OPERATING 321 WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, a manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. However, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency. CAUTION! If the "Brake Warning Light" remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. 5 If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capability, the remaining system will still function with some BRAKE SYSTEM loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as by increased pedal travel during application and greater standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for pedal force required to slow or stop. In addition, if the