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:
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system
may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash,
resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems
are working properly after a crash, have them i ...
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower
left side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward
the right side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release the hood pro ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Water Outlet)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Drain the cooling system. ...
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