Brake System Warning Light - Pontiac Grand Prix 2007 Owner's Manual

Brake System Warning Light

The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good
braking, though, both parts should be working well.
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This light should come on briefly when the ignition
key is turned to 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 the parking brake
is set. The light will stay on if the parking
brake does not release fully. If it stays on after
the parking brake is fully released, it means
the vehicle has a brake problem.
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The PARKING BRAKE ON message will also
appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is
going faster than 5 mph. See DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 204 for more information.
The brake warning light may also come on when
the brake fluid is low. If this occurs, the LOW
BRAKE FLUID message will also appear in the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 204 for more information.
If the brake warning light comes on while the
vehicle is being driven, pull off the road and
stop carefully. The brake pedal may be harder
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to push, or it may go closer to the floor. It may also
take the vehicle longer to stop. If the light is still
on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing
Your Vehicle on page 327.