Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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If the light remains on when the parking brake has been

disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the

master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake

hydraulic system malfunction. In this case, the light will

remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the

problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump

will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal

pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-

ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic

system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is

indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on

when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has

dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.

NOTE:

The light may flash momentarily during sharp

cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi-

tions. The vehicle should have service performed and the

brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-

sary.

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.

Vehicles equipped with ABS are also equipped with

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of

an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on

along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS

system is required.

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