1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 122

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work andstop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warninglight comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. A CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning lighton. 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 stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning ligh will also come when you set your parking brake. on The light will stay on your parking brake doesn't if release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release If the light and chime come while you are driving, on the parking brake.If the light and chime stay on after f You pull o f the road and stop carefully. may notice that your parking brake is fully released.means you have it the pedalis harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer a brake problem. If the to the floor. It may take longer to stop. light isstill on, have the vehicle towed service. (See "Towing for Your Vehicle" in the Index.) BRAKE () 0 This light should come on when youturn the key to START. If it doesn't come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. 2-65