1993 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 138

some warning lights come onbriefly when you turn theignition key just to let you know they're working.If you are familiar with this section,you should not be alarmed when this happens. When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, check the section that tells you what to do aboutit. Please follow the manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs be costly -- and even can dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights. They're a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights. See "DriverInformation System" in the Index. Brake System WarningLight Your Cadillac hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part still work and stopyou. For good can braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. BRAKE ( BRAKE 0 ) This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brakedoesn't release fully. If it stays on afteryour parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, thepedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" inthe Index.) 124