Owner's Manual
Brake System Warning Light
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.
BRAKE
(0)
This light should come
on
when you
turn
the key to
START. 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.)
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
you
try
to
drive
off
with
the
parking
brake set, a chime will also come on until you release
the parking brake. If the light and chime stay on after
your parking brake is fully released. it means you have
a brake problem.
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