2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 206

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is sary. detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 4 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 15. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you of a problem with the (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the problem is detected, the light will come on Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by shift lever is placed in the PARK position. The light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for aprunning, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If