Brake/Park Brake Indicator: Notes
The brake/park brake indicator illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch turned to the ON position (Refer to the table. Refer to PARK BRAKE SWITCH TEST . The same lamp will also illuminate if one of the two (hydraulic or ABS) service brake systems fail when the brake pedal is applied.
PARK BRAKE SWITCH TEST
| PROCEDURE | EXPECTED RESULTS |
|---|---|
| 1. Turn key to run wait till bulb check is complete | 1. Brake indicator lamps comes ON for a few seconds, then will turn OFF. |
| 2. Apply park brakes. | 2. Verify that the brake indicator lamp comes ON. |
| 3. Disengage the park brakes. | 3. Verify Brake indicator lamp turns OFF. |
| 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with key in OFF/ACC and LOCK positions. | 4. Brake indicator lamp should not come ON. |
| 5. In an Automatic Transmission vehicle apply park brakes, start the vehicle, press brake pedal and shift into reverse or drive. | 5. The brake indicator lamp should flash. (Move on to Step 7) |
| 6. In a Manual Transmission vehicle, start the vehicle with park brakes applied. | 6. The brake indicator lamp should start flashing. (Move on to Step 7) |
| 7. Drive the vehicle over 8 km/h (5 mph) with the park brake engaged. | 7. The park brake lamp should flash accompanied with a chime. |