2008 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 175

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 parking brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake System Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The Brake System Warning Light will remain on until the cause is corrected. NOTE: The Brake System Warning 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. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the Brake System Warning 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. Vehicles equipped with ABS, are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. The operation of the Brake System Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light should then 4