Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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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 the 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.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by

turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the

ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-

proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off

unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is

detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light

inspected by an authorized dealer.

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.
25. Exhaust Brake Indicator Light

This light indicates that the Exhaust Brake is

active.

26. Seat Belt Reminder Light

When the ignition switch is first turned to

ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to

eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb

check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a

chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving,

if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the seat belt

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