Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on
if
your parking brake doesn’t release
fully.
If
it
stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two
parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still
work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need
both parts working well.
If
the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
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If
the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may
go
closer to the
floor.
It
may take longer
to
stop.
If
the light is still on,
have the vehicle towed for service. See
Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning
Light
on page
3-41
and
Towing Your
Vehicle
c
oage
4-33.
Your brake system may not be working
properly
if
the brake system warning light
is
on. Driving with the brake system warning light
on can lead to an accident.
If
the light is still
on after you’ve pulled
off
the road and stopped
carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to
ON.
If
it doesn’t come on then, have it
fixed
so
it will be ready to warn you
if
there’s a problem.
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