2006 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Sedan - Page 88

88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. (Refer to "A Word About Your Keys, Ignition Key Removal" in this manual for an illustration of the ignition positions.) The light should come on. If the light does not come on, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. The light will also come on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition in the RUN position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. In an ABS equipped vehicle, the Brake System Warning light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning or if the ABS system is not communicating. 20. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to ЉEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™)Љ in the Occupant Restraints section for more information. 21. Theft Alarm Light - If Equipped The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit. After 15 seconds the light will continue to flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed. 22. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to about 2 1⁄2 gallons (9 1⁄2 liters), the fuel symbol will light and remain lit until fuel is added.