Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Warning System Description and Operation
- Brake Warning Indicator
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- Brake Warning Block Diagram
B80 Park Brake Switch B20 Brake Fluid Level Switch K9 Body Control Module P16 Instrument Cluster (HW) Hard-Wired (HW) Hard-Wired (DA) Serial Data (B80) B80 Park Brake Switch (B20) B20 Brake Fluid Level Switch (K9) K9 Body Control Module (P16) P16 Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster turns the brake warning indicator ON when the following occurs:
- The instrument cluster performs the bulb check. The brake warning indicator illuminates for 5 s.
- When the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) detects low brake fluid level it sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster, which will illuminate the red brake indicator.
- The Body Control Module (BCM) detects that the parking brake is engaged. The instrument cluster receives a serial data message from the BCM requesting illumination.
- Driver Information Center Messages
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When the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) detects low brake fluid level it sets DTC C0267 and sends a serial data message to the Driver Information Center , which will display Brake Fluid Low message.
Brake System Warning Light
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 ...
Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
Secure the mounting flange of the bra ...
Other materials:
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch
Procedures
Open the instrument panel compartment door.
Unsnap the instrument com ...
SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts
of the SIR system installed in various locations around a vehicle. To find the location
of the SIR components refer to Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description
and Operation.
There are several reason ...
Coolant System Flushing
Note:
Do not use a chemical flush.
Store used coolant in the proper manner, such as in a used engine coolant
holding tank.
Do not pour used coolant down a drain. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is
a very toxic chemical.
Do not dispose of coolant into the sewer system or groun ...
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