Cadillac Escalade: Brake System Warning Light
With the ignition on, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged, a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).
The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working.
If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected by your dealer.
This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid for more information.
This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. If it does not, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. The pedal could be harder to push or could go closer to the floor. It can take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle .
WARNING
The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Some local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control
equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to
the vehicle’s Data Link Connec ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly
when the engine is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working
norma ...
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Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the following
procedure:
► Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 sec ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indic ...