Ford 1997 Mark VIII, Owner'S Manual

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10
Indicator Lights and Chimes
Brake System Warning Light
The warning light for the brakes can show two
things — that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in the
master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is low,
the brake system should be checked by your dealer
or a qualified service technician.
This light comes on when the parking brake is set,
or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when you
turn the ignition to the START position. It normally
goes off shortly after the engine starts and the
gearshifter is moved into a gear. If the light stays
on the Auto-Release system may have failed to
perform a successful release, try the manual parking
brake release lever and have the brake system
serviced by your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
Low brake fluid level will turn the light on.
Excessive brake lining wear or a system leak will
cause low brake fluid levels.
WARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the
brakes may not be working properly.
Have the brakes checked immediately.
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