Convenient features of your vehicle
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning light
Low brake fluid level warning
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual-
diagonal braking system. This means
you still have braking on two wheels
even if one of the brake circuits is
damaged or malfunctions. With only
one of the circuits working, more than
normal pedal travel and greater pedal
pressure are required to stop the car.
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the If the warning light remains on:
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion. The warning light should go off
when the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
1.
Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
With the engine stopped, check Also, the car will not stop in as short
the brake fluid level immediately a distance with only a portion of the
and add fluid as required. Then brake system working. If the brakes
The parking brake warning chime will
sound to remind you that the parking
brake is applied when you are driving
above 6 mph (10 km/h). Always
release the parking brake before you
drive.
fail while you are driving, shift to a
lower gear for additional engine brak-
ing and stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so.
check all brake components for
fluid leaks.
Do not drive the vehicle if leaks
are found, the warning light
3.
remains on or the brakes do not To check bulb operation, check
operate properly. Have the vehicle whether the parking brake and brake
towed to any authorized HYUNDAI fluid warning light illuminates when
dealer for a brake system inspec- the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion and for repairs if necessary.
tion.
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Tucson Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Tucson |
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