RAM PROMASTER 2018, Manual

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The park brake switch is located on the instrument panel to
the right of the instrument cluster.
To apply the parking brake manually, pull and tilt the top
of the switch away from the instrument panel momentarily.
You may hear a mechanical sound while the parking brake
operates; this is normal operating noise. Once the parking
brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch will
illuminate. The park brake can be applied even when the
ignition switch is OFF however, it can only be released
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE: The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB
switch is held for longer than 20 seconds if vehicle speed is
less than 1.25 mph (2 kph), or 60 seconds if vehicle speed is
greater than 1.25 mph (2 kph), in either the released or
applied position. The light will extinguish upon releasing
the switch.
The park brake will automatically engage whenever the
ignition switch is turned OFF and the vehicle speed is
below 1.25 mph (2 km/h) via the Auto Park Brake feature.
The electric park brake will automatically release if the
engine is on and all following conditions are met:
1. Driver’s weight is detected on the driver’s seat.
2. Driver’s seat is locked in forward direction (if equipped
with swivel seat).
3. Transmission is in forward or reverse gears.
4. The accelerator pedal is pressed.
Or
1. Driver’s weight is detected on the driver’s seat.
2. Driver’s seat is locked in forward direction (if equipped
with swivel seat).
Electric Park Brake Switch
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