Brake Warning Indicator: Description and Operation

CAUTION: If the light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, the fault must be investigated immediately. Braking will be available after a loss of pressure, but greater force will be required at the pedal to slow the vehicle.

OPERATION

Brake And ABS Warning Lights:

BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE/LEVEL AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (red - 1)
The warning light, situated in the instrument panel, indicates that there is insufficient pressure in the system and/or the fluid level is too low. The light will illuminate when ignition is switched ON as part of initial bulb check, and when the parking brake is applied.

If the pressure in the hydraulic system is lower than the cut-in pressure for the warning light, the light will illuminate. When the light is on the hydraulic pump will start. Therefore, if the light remains illuminated after bulb check and releasing handbrake, DO NOT drive the vehicle until the light extinguishes.