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If you must drive
a
short distance
with
the voltmeter
reading
in
a warning zone,
turn off a l l
your accessories,
including
your
air
conditioning and audio system.
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 is
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
w a r n
you if there's
a 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.)
I 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 haye
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bg,&e problem.
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