Brake Warning System

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Brake System Indicator

The IPC illuminates the brake 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 indicating the park brake status. If the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3.1 mph) with the park brake engaged, the BCM sends a serial data message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
* The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a low brake fluid condition (signal circuit is low). The IPC receives a serial data message from the EBCM requesting illumination. The IPC sends a serial data message to the BCM indicating that the brake indicator is illuminated due to a brake malfunction. The BCM sends a serial data message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
* The EBCM detects a malfunction in the braking system. The IPC receives a serial data message from the EBCM requesting illumination. The IPC sends a serial data message to the BCM indicating that the brake indicator is illuminated due to a brake malfunction. The BCM sends a serial data message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
* The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
* The IPC detects a loss of serial data communications with the EBCM.