Warning/Indicator Operation

BRAKE "Indicator"
The red BRAKE indicator Illuminates to alert the driver to either a brake system condition that reduces braking ability or a park brake that is not fully released. Specific conditions that cause the BRAKE indicator to illuminate include the following:

^ Parking brake not fully released. When the parking brake is applied or not fully released, the switch on the parking brake pedal assembly grounds the BRAKE indicator, causing the indicator to light.

^ Low brake fluid. The brake fluid level switch in the master cylinder reservoir grounds the BRAKE indicator when low brake fluid is detected.

^ Ignition switch BULB TEST position. The ignition switch also grounds the BRAKE Indicator when the ignition is moved to the BULB TEST or START position.

^ Refer to "System Check" for a guide to normal indicator operation.
System Service

ANTILOCK "Indicator"
The EBCM/EBTCM lights the amber ANTILOCK indicator when an ABS malfunction is detected. The ANTILOCK indicator informs the driver that a condition exists which partially or totally inhibits ABS functions. When the ANTILOCK indicator is Illuminated, but the BRAKE indicator is not, normal power assisted braking is still available.

When both the BRAKE and ANTILOCK indicators are illuminated, something Is causing a low fluid condition in the brake hydraulic system. Refer to "System Check" for a guide to normal indicator operation. System Service


Illumination of the amber ANTI-LOCK indicator without the BRAKE indicator illuminated indicates that only Anti-Lock braking is no longer available; power assisted braking without antilock control is still available. Use procedures in herein for diagnosing ANTILOCK indicator conditions.


TRACTION OFF "Indicator"
When the ignition switch is first turned to RUN, BULB TEST or START, the TRACTION OFF indicator lights for approximately two to four seconds. When only the TRACTION OFF indicator remains on beyond four seconds, the cause could be one of the following:

^ Thermal modeling - a system built into the EBTCM to prevent the brakes from overheating. Refer to Note on "Intermittents" for further information. Diagnostic Strategies

^ Transaxle temperature switch is open. Refer to "Electronic Component Descriptions" for further Information. Electronic Component Descriptions

^ TCS (only) system fault is detected by the EBTCM.

^ A short to ground in the indicator's circuitry.

NOTE: When vehicle is equipped with traction control, any symptom which lights the ANTI LOCK indicator also lights the TRACTION OFF indicator. Therefore, when both indicators are lit, follow ANTILOCK indicator diagnosis when no diagnostic trouble codes are set.

Refer to "System Check" for a guide to normal indicator operation. System Service