2010 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 272

STARTING AND OPERATING 271 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated NOTE: level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all • When the parking brake is applied and the transmission is placed in gear, the "Brake Warning Light" will surfaces. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake information. before attempting to move the vehicle. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking • This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK or REVERSE (manual transmission only) position. When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front When the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is in the ON position (RUN position with Keyless Go™), the "Brake Warning Light" in the instrument cluster will illuminate. wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. 5