1997 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 120
1997 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
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Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is divided into 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. the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to thefloor. 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.) If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on when you turn the key to START. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's aproblem. BRAKE () a Your brake system may be working properly not if the brake system warning light on. Driving is with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident.If the light is still on after you've pulled off the road and stopp,ed carefully, have the vehicle towed forservice. When the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay if your parking brake doesn't release on fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brakeset, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light and chime stay onafter 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 2-67