2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 239

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Operation of the Brake 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 turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indicator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped" in this section for more The light also will turn on when the parking brake is information. applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. 25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended 24. Oil Pressure Warning Light by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle light should turn on momentarily when the engine has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns tires.) on. 4