Dodge 2008 Nitro - Manual (Page 273)

NOTE: The instrument cluster “Brake Warning Light”
indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You must
be sure the parking brake is fully applied before leaving
the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked, and
the gear selector lever is in the “P” (Park) position
(automatic transmission) or “R” (Reverse) or 1st gear
(manual transmission). When parking on a hill, you
should apply the parking brake before placing the gear
selector lever in “P” (Park); otherwise, the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
move the selector out of “P” (Park).
Parking Brake
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