2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 153

152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL you do not buckle up, the light will remain on. Refer to 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light "Occupant Restraints" in "Things To Know Before StartThis light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime ing Your Vehicle" for further information. will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out. This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light will come on and remain on when the 11. Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, indicate that the parking brake is applied, that have the system checked by an authorized dealer. the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop the anti-lock brake system. the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is This can be determined using the procedure shown in indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on "Maintaining Your Vehicle". when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level.