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Brake System Warning Light
Your Pontiac'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 goes on, there could be a
brake problem. Have your brake system
inspected right away.
This light should come on as you start
the vehicle. If it doesn't come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn
you if there's a problem.
This light will also come on when you
set your parking brake, and 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 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 the Index under Towing
Your Pontiac.)
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working properly if the brake
warning light is on. Driving with
the brake 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.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light
With anti-lock, this light will go on
when you start your engine and may stay
on for three seconds or so. That's
normal. If the light doesn't come on,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn
you if there is a problem.
If the light stays on or comes on when
you're driving, stop as soon as possible
and turn the key off. Then start the engine
to reset the system. If the light still stay
on, or comes on again while you're
driving, your Pontiac needs service.
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