2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 284

282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. 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 a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has 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 cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necesdetected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light sary. inspected by an authorized dealer.