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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Red Warning Lights
Warning Light What It Means What To Do
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID/ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE ON
This light monitors various brake functions, including
brake fluid level and parking brake application. 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 detected 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 applying the brake, and a brake
pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
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 four 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.
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied.
It does not show the degree of brake application.
For low brake fluid level, go to an authorized dealer to
have the system checked as soon as possible.
Release the electric park brake, then check that the
warning light has turned off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an authorized
dealer.
ELECTRONIC BRAKING FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
FAILURE
The simultaneous turning on of the BRAKE (red) and
(amber) warning lights with the engine on indicates
either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is
not available. In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when
braking abruptly.
Drive very carefully to the nearest authorized dealer to
have the system inspected immediately.
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