Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop you. For good braking, though,you need both parts working well.If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have your brake system inspected right away.This light should come on briefly when you turn theignition key to ON. If it does not come on then, have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.When the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill also come on when you set your parking brake.The light will stay on if your parking brake doesnot release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake isfully released, it means you have a brake problem.If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off theroad and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedalis harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to thefloor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is stillon, have the vehicle towed for service. See TowingYour Vehicle on page 4-37.{CAUTION:Your brake system may not be workingproperly if the brake system warning light ison. Driving with the brake system warninglight on can lead to an accident. If the lightis still on after you have pulled off the roadand stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service.United States Canada3-38
