Brake System Warning; Light - Chevrolet 2014 Captiva Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-GME-7896196) - 2014 -
crc - 11/27/13
5-20 Instruments and Controls

Brake System Warning

Light

illuminates.
When the parking brake is released
the brake system warning light will
remain illuminated if the brake fluid
level is too low or if there is a brake
system fault.
See Brake Fluid on page 10-21
Warning
Do not drive with the brake
system warning lamp on.
This may mean your brakes are
not working properly.
Driving with malfunctioning
brakes can lead to a collision
resulting in personal injuries and
damage to your vehicle and other
property.
Electric parking brake light
Parking brake status light
For vehicles with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB), the parking
brake status light comes on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorised repairer.
The parking brake status light
comes on when the parking brake is
applied. If the light continues
flashing after the parking brake is
released or while driving, there is a
problem with the Electric Parking
Brake system.
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, consult an
authorised repairer.
Parking brake warning light
For vehicles with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB), the parking
brake warning light
Black plate (20,1)
should come on briefly when the
vehicle is in ON/ START. If it does
not come on then, have it fixed so it
will be ready to warn if there is a
problem.
If this light comes on, there is a
problem with a system on the
vehicle that is causing the parking
brake system to work at a reduced
level. The vehicle can still be driven,
but should be taken to a dealer as
soon as possible.
For vehicles with the Electric
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Parking Brake (EPB), comes on
when the EPB switch is released
without pressing the brake pedal.
Always press the brake pedal
before pressing the EPB switch to
release the Electric Parking Brake.
See Parking Brake on page 9-18