Brake system warning light

Red BRAKE, or an exclamation point inside a circle First make sure the parking brake is fully released, because it shares this light. If the light stays on with the parking brake off, the brake fluid may be low, which can point to a leak, or the hydraulic system may have a fault. Stopping distances can get longer, so driving with it lit is dangerous. Pull off the road and stop carefully. If the light is still on, or the pedal feels soft, low or sinks toward the floor, have the car towed rather than driving it. When this light comes on with the ABS light, the system that balances braking between the front and rear wheels may have failed, and the car needs repair right away. Topping up the fluid does not fix the reason it was low.