Brake System Warning Light - Chevrolet 2008 Equinox 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 brake system warning light comes on, there is
a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected
right away.
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The brake light is located in the instrument panel cluster.
This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key 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 light will come on when
you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your
parking brake does not release fully. A chime will also
sound if the parking brake is not fully released and the
vehicle is moving. If it stays on after your parking brake is
fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
The brake light will also come on to indicate a low
brake fluid level. See Brakes on page 5-33 for more
information.
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
on page 4-28.
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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.
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