2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 281

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 if the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Refer to "Occupant Restraints" in "Things To Know and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further information. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic 12. Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application. If the brake light turns on it may when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has indicate that the parking brake is applied, that dropped below a specified level. the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. the anti-lock brake system reservoir. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp If the light remains on when the parking brake has been cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condidisengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake the brake fluid level checked. hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necesSystem (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. sary. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition 4