1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 129

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system divided into is 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 comeson, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should comeon ' briefly when you turn the ignition key toRUN. If it BRAKE doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready 1 to warn you if there's 1 a problem. ~ ,A CAUTION: 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. the light is still on or if the If anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing after you've pulled the road and stopped off carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. When the ignition is the brake system warning light on, will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If it stays on after your parking brakefully is released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you driving, pull off the are road and stop carefully. may notice that the pedal is You harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer stop. If the light is still on, orif the to anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towedfor service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-53