1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 125

Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet's hydraulic brake system is dividedinto two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake inspected right away. problem. Have your brake system This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. harder to push. Or,the pedal may go closerto the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) BRAKE (@) () a 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 light still on after you've is pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. When the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will also come on when youset your parking brake.The light will stay onif your parking brakedoesn't release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you havea brake problem. If the light comes on while youare driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is