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Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part is not 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 is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON/RUN. If it does not come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
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 does not
release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a
BRAKE FLUID message. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-47 for more information.
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. Try turning off and restarting
the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle
on page 4-30.
{ CAUTION:
The 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
the vehicle has been pulled off the road and
carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for
service.
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