Brake Warning Indicator
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The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the brake warning indicator when the following occurs.
- The body control module (BCM) detects that the park brake is engaged. The IPC receives a serial data message from the BCM requesting illumination. The brake warning indicator flashes at a rate of approximately twice per second when the park brake is engaged.
- The EBCM detects a low brake fluid condition or a base brake pressure differential and sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting illumination.
- The IPC performs the bulb check.
- The EBCM detects an ABS-disabling malfunction which also disables dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) and sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting illumination.