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— Brake Warning Light
This warning light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake appli-
cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that
the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid
level is low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has
been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full
mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a
possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that
a problem with the Brake Booster has been de-
tected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) /
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condition has
been corrected. If the problem is related to the
brake booster, the ABS pump will run when apply-
ing the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be
felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking
capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the
hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual
brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning
Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in
the master cylinder has dropped below a specified
level.
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The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp cor-
nering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed,
and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is
necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You
could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked
immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD
failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along
with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately two seconds.
The light should then turn off unless the parking
brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the
light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by
an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN
position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake applica-
tion.
— Battery Charge Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the battery is
not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine
is running, there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the electrical
system or a related component.
— Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/
open and not fully closed.
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