Brake System Warning Light - Buick 2006 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

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 and the parking brake
is not applied, there is a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
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.
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This light should come
on briefly when you turn
the ignition key to RUN.
If the light comes on while you are driving, a chime
will sound and you should 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
on page 4-36.
CAUTION:
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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 have pulled off the road
and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed
for service.