Dodge CHALLENGER 2009 - Manual (Page 278)

PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
The brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on
when the parking brake is applied and the ignition
switch is ON.
NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the
PARK position (automatic transmission), R (Reverse) or
1st gear (manual transmission) first and then apply the
parking brake.
When parking on a hill, it is important to apply the
parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK,
otherwise the load on the transmission locking mecha-
nism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of
PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels
toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the
curb on an uphill grade.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the
parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle.
Parking Brake Release
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