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:
Automatic Transmission
P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use
when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily.
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can ro ...
Fuel Pressure Measurement
Special Tools
EN 34730?E1 Pressure Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Warning: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire
could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline
or diesel fuel in an open con ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.
Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever ( ...
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