Brake system warning light

Stop safely

What it means

Either the parking brake is on, the brake fluid is low, or the brake system has a fault.

What to do

Check the parking brake is fully released. If the light stays on, the brakes may not work properly: stop and get help rather than driving on.

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How the manuals describe it

“This warning light appears when the engine is turned on. It disappears after about 3 seconds unless: The parking brake is applied; or The brake fluid level is low. If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low: With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to More Details ). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks.”

“Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system.”

“When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS 86 Instruments and controls.”

“Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.”

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