Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Brake Warning Indicator

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Red Brake Warning indicator when one or more of the following occurs.

* The body control module (BCM) detects that the park brake is engaged.
* The IPC detects a low brake fluid condition. The IPC receives a low brake fluid signal from the low brake fluid switch in the master cylinder reservoir requesting illumination.
* The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects an ABS malfunction which disables dynamic rear proportioning (DRP). The IPC receives a serial data message from the EBCM requesting illumination.
* The IPC performs the bulb check at the start of each ignition cycle. The Red Brake Warning indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds before turning OFF.
* The IPC detects a loss of serial data communications with the EBCM.