Black plate (19,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11Instruments and Controls 5-19Brake System WarningLightWith the ignition on, the brakesystem warning light comes onwhen the parking brake is set. If thevehicle is driven with the parkingbrake engaged, a chime soundswhen the vehicle speed is greaterthan 5 km/h (3 mph).The vehicle brake system consistsof two hydraulic circuits. If onecircuit is not working, the remainingcircuit can still work to stop thevehicle. For normal brakingperformance, both circuits need tobe working.If the warning light comes on and achime sounds there could be abrake problem. Have the brakesystem inspected by your dealer.This light can also come on due tolow brake fluid. See Brake Fluid onpage 10‑25 for more information.Metric EnglishThis light comes on briefly when theignition is turned to ON/RUN. If itdoes 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 and stop carefully.The pedal could be harder to pushor could go closer to the floor. It cantake longer to stop. If the light is stillon, have the vehicle towed forservice. See Towing the Vehicle onpage 10‑93.{ WARNINGThe brake system might not beworking properly if the brakesystem warning light is on.Driving with the brake systemwarning light on can lead to acrash. If the light is still on afterthe vehicle has been pulled offthe road and carefully stopped,have the vehicle towed forservice.InformationProvidedby:
