Brake System Warning Light
Your Oldsmobile’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.
BRAKE
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.
If the light and chime come 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 “Towing
Your Vehicle’’
in
the Index.)
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.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also 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.
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