1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 126

bur Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is pasts. If one part isn't working, other part can still the work andstop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. H If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should comeon when you turn the ignition key toSTART. If it doesn't come on then, haveit fixed Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light on. Driving is with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the lightstill on after you've is pulled off the roadand stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed service. for When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The if light will stay on your parking brake doesn't release a fully. If you try to driveoff with the parking brake set, chime will also come onuntil you release the parking stay brake. If the light .and chime ori after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.You may notice that the pedal is harder push. Or,the pedal may go to closer to to the floor. It may take longer stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed service. (See"Towing for Your Vehicle" in the Index.) - 2-65