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Question posted by yippyyum69 on October 26th, 2013

Brake Light Problems

Brake lights don't work. All other lights work fine. Also on the dash, the seatbelt warning light doesn't light up or give warning signal, along with the warning beep of the headlights being left on.

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

... are used 011 warning and indicator lights: Here are some of the symbols you may find on some other symbols YOLImay see: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY A DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD WIPER COOLANT...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

...the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle. Also explained are the instru~nsnt working properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have LI problem. 2-2 2-6 2-9 2- 1 2 2-13 2-13 2- 15 2- 17 ... Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive ( I f Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting I n t o PARK (P) (Automatic Trans~nission Models Only) Shifting Out of PARK (Pj...
Owner's Manual - Page 83

...it is moving could damage your engine. for best fuel economy. Ignore the SHIFT light when you . Then let up , press the clutch pedal, wait about six seconds, then...REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake. SHIFT This light w i l l show you start or idle your transmission. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal slowly...
Owner's Manual - Page 85

Use this lever to the driver. Manual Transfer Case An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case shift lever is on the floor next to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2HI 4HI 0 0 N SET PARK BRAKE 4LO 2-24
Owner's Manual - Page 86

... in most street and highway situat.ions. If the pattern does not light up when you shift into N SET PARK BRAKE. It sends the maximum power to this neutral setting only when your headlamps... or parking lamps are applied. 3. N SET PARK BRAKE: Shift to a l l four wheels. This will light up , or if the front axle lights do not go out after you extra traction and provides ...
Owner's Manual - Page 90

... left foot. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Push down . That section shows what to do first to overheat. To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. 2-29 I f the ignition is on, the brake system warning light...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

...need it. 2-46 The other lamps won 't be especially helpful in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. When you release the parking brake. only your headlamps will be on. When it easier for others to see the front of DRL. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime... the day. The DRL system will make it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Owner's Manual - Page 133

... the key is turned to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Paying attention t o your warning lights and gages could also save you know your warning lights and gages. So please get to R U N or START, a tone will flash for about 55 seconds. Gages can signal that something is wrong before it will come...
Owner's Manual - Page 134

.... Thismeans the system is an air bag readiness light 011 the instrument panel, which shows AIR RAG. light The tells you have problem with the light 011,be re.ady t o warn you turn the ignition key to turn on when you are driving, yourail- Air Bag Readiness Light There is ready. It could drain your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 136

....) Your brake systemmay not be working well. If it stays on , have a brake problem. 2-75 This light should come on briefly when you 've pulled off the road and stop carefully. It may take longer to stop you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning light is on can still work and stop .If the light is divided...
Owner's Manual - Page 137

That's normal. this light will CC)IIIC 0 1 1 when you start y0LIr engine and may stay on for several seconds. Engine Coolant TemperatureGage 2-76 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system.
Owner's Manual - Page 141

... start the engine. SHIFT CHECK GAGES Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light :.*(J : -e 2-80 This light is on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the DRL are starting the enlrine. Shilting when the indicator light is released. the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is on wi 11 help you have a manual transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

this warning light w i l l stay on. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) If there's 1 problem with the ; anti-lock brake system. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" i n the Index. 4-7
Owner's Manual - Page 183

... the kind of surface you 're not prepared for off -road driving requires a different kind of terrain. When you may experience slipping. suclden braking. posted speed limits or signal lights. S u r f c m Corzc1i~io11.s. snow or ice. you drive over obstacles orrough terrain. Because y o u will be fimilix with the terrain and its many different kinds...
Owner's Manual - Page 188

Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a l o w gear t o keep vehicle speed under control. 4-23 Driving Downhill /I\ CAUTION: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident.
Owner's Manual - Page 195

... markings, the edge of the vehicle. Replace your brakes work nornlally. 4-30 Wet brakes can make it is t o see road signs and traffic signals. heavy rain a can cause accidents. You could... lose control of the road and even people walking. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly...
Owner's Manual - Page 214

... Instructions about safety chains may be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. both braking systems won't work well. Dirt and water can tap into your trailer. And, never a l l o w safety ... the body of the trailer s o that sends fluid to the ear brakes. If you do , it needs its own brakes -- You could even lose your trailer weighs more than 1.000 Ibs....
Owner's Manual - Page 288

... and below the topof MIN each window. 6-29 be damaged. Adding brake fluid won 't work well, orwon't work is up. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to There areonly two reasonswhy the brake fluid level in the Index. You should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your...
Owner's Manual - Page 290

... indicators that soon your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Brake linings should be heard all -wheel drive option, your brakes won't work well. Whenyou hear the brake wear warning sound, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you have...
Owner's Manual - Page 291

... a sign of top quality and work properly. Adjust them by backing up and firmly app1yin.g the brakes a lew times. be of brake trouble. If you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. Get one of your brake pedal goes down and you 've come to have really good braking. If your braking system -- For example, if...

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