Brake System Warning LightWith the ignition on, the brake system warning lightcomes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicleis driven with the parking brake engaged, a chimesounds when the vehicle speed is greater than3 mph (5 km/h).The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop the vehicle. For good brakingboth parts need to be working well.If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds therecould be a brake problem. Have the brake systeminspected by your dealer/retailer.This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. SeeBrakes on page 6-35 for more information.This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned toON/RUN. If it does not, have it fixed so it will beready to warn if there is a problem.If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road andstop carefully. The pedal could be harder to push orcould go closer to the floor. It can take longer to stop. Ifthe light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.See Towing Your Vehicle on page 5-37.{ CAUTION:The brake system might not be working properly ifthe brake system warning light is on. Driving withthe brake system warning light on can lead to acrash. If the light is still on after the vehicle hasbeen pulled off the road and carefully stopped,have the vehicle towed for service.United States Canada3-33
