Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Brake Warning Indicator: Description and Operation
With Four Wheel Antilock Brakes
Red Brake Warning Lamp
A red warning lamp is used for the service brake portion of the hydraulic system. The lamp is located in the instrument cluster. The red warning light
alerts the driver if a pressure differential exists between the front and rear hydraulic systems or the parking brakes are applied.
The lamp is turned on momentarily when the ignition switch is turn to the on position. This is a self test to verify the lamp is operational.
Amber ABS Warning Lamp
The amber ABS warning lamp is located in the instrument cluster. The lamp illuminates at start-up to perform a self check. The lamp goes out when
the self check program determines the system is operating normal. If an ABS component exhibits a fault the CAB will illuminate the lamp and register
a trouble code in the microprocessor. The lamp is controlled by the CAB. The CAB controls the lamp sending a message to the instrument cluster.
