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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.
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.
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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