What happens when the brake system warning light is on?
What happens when the brake system warning light is on?
When the warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the ABS function shuts down. However, the conventional brake system continues to operate normally.
What does the auto start stop warning light mean?
The Auto Start Stop warning light will illuminate in yellow if you open the engine hood when the engine has been temporarily stopped by the Auto Start Stop system. In this case, to ensure safety, the engine will not be automatically restarted, even if you release the brake pedal. Use normal operation to restart the engine.
Why does my car light flash when I take my access key out?
When the access key is taken out of the vehicle through an open window, the access key takeout warning or passenger access key takeout warning will not be provided. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in any of the tires.
How does the parking brake warning light work?
It’s activated using a pedal, hand lever or electronic switch, and it keeps your car’s wheels from turning when parked. A switch in the parking brake system turns on the warning light whenever the parking brake is activated and the ignition is on.
Where is the parking brake button on a new car?
Make sure it is at the top of its travel. Tip: New vehicles may be equipped with an electronic parking brake that is engaged and released simply by pressing a button on the dashboard. The button is marked with the same symbol as the parking brake light on the instrument cluster. Press this button to release the parking brake.
What does a wrench on a parking brake mean?
Parking brake light + wrench – If the parking brake light illuminates along with a wrench or spanner symbol, it means that your parking brake requires servicing.
What to do if your brake light is not working?
Step 3: Check the brake lights again to verify they are working properly. If you replaced the bulb, this may or may not have repaired the broken brake light. It is possible that it was not the bulb that needed replacement. The brake lights not working may have been due to a fuse that has blown or brake light switch that needs replacement.
