Q: What does the Brake light on the dash mean in a 2012 Toyota RAV4?
What does the Brake light on the dash mean?
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Your car is equipped with a number of important warning lights. The Brake light is there to warn you of a potential problem with the brake system. There are a couple of reasons that this light may come on:
The brake fluid is low
There is a problem with the brake system
The emergency brake is on
Tips
If the Brake light comes on while you’re driving, you should pull over immediately and check for problems. If necessary, have your car towed and inspected.
A buzzer will sound when the light comes on if you’re driving.
A buzzer will sound if the parking brake is on and you go 3 MPH or faster.
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