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:
Body Panel Paint Protector Replacement (VGC)
The paint protective film and vehicle surface temperature should be 13?€“32?°C
(55?€“90?°F) for best results.
Automatic car washes should be avoided for at least 24?€‰hours after the
paint protective film application.
Wipe the vehicle surface with isopropyl alcohol or fl ...
Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
Scrapping Procedure
During the course of a vehicles useful life, certain situations may arise
which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The
following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live
(undeployed) pretensioner. Deplo ...
Power Steering Pump Belt Installation
Special Tools
EN-50098 Belt Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-50098 installer (2) and a NEW power steering pump belt (1)
to water pump pulley and power steering pump pulley.
Turn the engine slowly clockwise at the crankshaft ...
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