ABS Warning Indicators

The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) continuously monitors itself and other ABS components.

If the EBCM detects a problem with the system, the amber ABS warning indicator will light continuously (solid indicator) in order to alert the driver of the problem.
- The red BRAKE warning indicator
- The amber ABS warning indicator

The amber ABS warning indicator flashes to warn the driver of an existing ABS malfunction which may have degraded the base brake performance. In this situation, the vehicle must be serviced immediately in order to regain full base and ABS operation.

A solid amber ABS warning indicator indicates that a problem has been detected. The problem is one that affects the operation of the ABS. In this situation, no antilock braking or enhanced traction will be available. Normal (non-antilock) brake performance will still be available.

The ABS VI must be serviced in order to regain ABS braking ability.

The following indicators will illuminate any time when the EBCM suspects that the ABS operation is degraded because of a system malfunction:

The amber ABS warning indicator

The red BRAKE warning indicator illuminates when the following conditions exist:
- The fluid level in the master cylinder is low
- The parking brake switch is closed
- The bulb test switch section of the ignition switch is closed
- Certain ABS DTCs are set
(This is controlled by the EBCM.)

The red BRAKE warning indicator alerts the driver that a base brake problem may exist.