What 2 reasons would cause your brake system warning light to come on?

The most common reasons your brake light is on:

• The Parking Brake is engaged.
• Brake Fluid is low or leaking.
• Worn brake pads.
• The ABS System has failed.
• Brake lights burned out.
• Faulty sensors.

What is Prius brake warning light?

Brake system warning light: If you see the word BRAKE in all caps, then the brake fluid is low, or the brake system is malfunctioning. You’ll want to stop your vehicle immediately in a safe place, as it may no longer be safe to drive.

What does the brake system warning light mean?

When your car’s brake warning light comes on, it tells you something is wrong with the braking system; it can’t be put off or ignored until later—the price for doing so could very expensive and very dangerous.

Is it safe to drive with brake system light on?

Driving with the Brake Warning Light on should not be done as this is dangerous. It means your brakes are not working properly and need to be repaired as soon as possible.

What does the brake light mean on a Prius?

The brake light is perhaps the most important warning light of all. We do not recommend driving with this light on at all. Doing so may lead to injury when the brakes fail. The brake warning light indicates that your Prius has detected that one of its major brake components has failed, typically detected through a loss of pressure.

What to do if your Toyota Prius Wont Stop?

If your Prius is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move. If you mess up fixing the brakes, it doesn’t stop.

When does the brake warning light come on?

The regular brake system warning light comes on every time the parking (emergency) brake is on. Maybe the sensor for that is out of adjustment? Just another possibility.

When do the brake, ABS, VSC warning lights come on?

If not fixed then get the dealer to test the hybrid battery. Almost home when 4 warning lights (Brake, (!), ABS, VSC) came on Friday after driving about 45 minutes from work (around 13-15 miles). 2006 Prius with 133K miles. Brakes working.