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For 1990-2009 cars only

Brake System Indicator

The IPC illuminates the brake indicator when any of the following occur:

    • The IPC detects that the park brake is engaged. If the vehicle travels 3-15.2 m (10-50 ft) with the park brake engaged, the IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM in order to activate an audible warning.
    • The IPC detects a low brake fluid condition. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM in order to activate an audible warning.
    • The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 5 seconds.
    • The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the EBCM and the discrete back-up ABS indicator signal circuit is high.