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Heard a NEW warning buzzer yesterday ?????

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Old May 22, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Yesterday as I was pulling out of Walgreens, I heard a warning buzzer comming from the dash.. I had my seat belt on, & my lights were off & I was stumped.. Was checking everything & commin up with nothing... Broad daylight. Slowing up to pull out onto the street, I noticed that the wagon SLOWED DOWN very fast.. THEN I realized that I had my E-BRAKE on!! I reckon that was what the buzzer was all about as it went away when I released the E-brake. First time I've ever heard that one... The reason I didnt see the"BRAKE" indicator on the dash was in broad daylight with my custom gauge face, it's hard to see any RED icons light up! jh
Old May 22, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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That's a good feature to have.
Old May 23, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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I've noticed this too. I came from driving a car with an auto e-brake release so I'll forget release mine more often than I should.
Old May 23, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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hey jimmbomb, while driving, pull up the e-brake lever just a little bit (way before it starts to auto lock) and the buzzer will sound. that way you'll know for sure if that was the buzzer you heard.
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