This light will come on when the ignition is turned to ON and when the parking brake is applied, if it does not, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If this light comes on and the Brake message appears on the trip computer display while driving and the parking brake is released, a fault with the brakes is indicated. You should immediately stop the car on the side of the road as carefully as possible. Do not proceed until satisfied that braking is possible or that the cause of the problem has been fixed.
A warning will chime if you attempt to drive off without releasing the parking brake.
The Brake message will remain until the MODE button on the trip computer is pressed, but the symbol will remain until the problem is fixed.
This light will also come on to indicate low brake fluid.