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.
This light should come on
briefly when you
turn
the
ignition key to
RUN.
If
it
doesn’t come on then,
have
it
fixed
so
it will be
ready
to
warn you
if
there’s
a problem.
A
CAUTION:
-
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.
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 “Towing Your Vehicle”
in
the Index.)
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