Brake Warning Indicator: Description and Operation

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT




DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUIT
The brake warning light circuit consists of a brake fluid level switch installed in the master cylinder reservoir, and the light (brake warning light) inside the combination meter. Also, this circuit is additionally provided with the parking brake switch which warns that the parking brake is applied.

OPERATION OF WARNING LIGHT
1. Warning light comes on when engine is stopped while ignition switch is turned on and parking brake is applied.
2. For bulb check, check that warning light comes on briefly during engine start regardless of brake fluid level position and parking brake operation.
3. After starting engine, release parking brake.If light goes off, brake fluid level is adequate.