2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 307

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 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. 12. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indicate Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the function check at vehicle start-up. If the light remains on Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS after start-up or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by has become inoperative. The system reverts to standard turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the non-anti-lock brakes. ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for apIf both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off Light are on, see an authorized dealer immediately. Refer unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in "Starting And detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light Operating". inspected by an authorized dealer. 4