Dashboard Warning Light

Brake Warning

Brake system or parking brake issue. The usual first step is: Stop safely/check brakes.

Colour

Red

The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.

Urgency

Stop safely

Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.

Next step

Stop safely/check brakes

Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.

What it usually means

Brake system or parking brake issue.

What to do next

Stop safely/check brakes. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.

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Important: Dashboard symbols differ between vehicles. Always verify the exact meaning in the owner manual for your car.