Brake system fault (amber)

Questions about the Brake system fault (amber) symbol

What does the Brake system fault (amber) symbol mean on Škoda cars?

Amber: either the electric parking brake has a fault (a message is shown; seek a specialist garage) or the electromechanical brake booster has a fault (continue driving carefully and seek a specialist garage immediately). Noise when the parking brake applies is normal and not a fault.

What does the Brake system fault (amber) symbol mean on Kia cars?

On the hybrid, lights yellow together with the red brake warning light when regenerative braking does not operate or perform well. Drive safely and have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop; the brake pedal may be harder to operate than usual and the braking distance may increase.

What does the Brake system fault (amber) symbol mean on CUPRA cars?

Two faults share this symbol. A yellow lamp means a fault in the electronic parking brake. A fault in the electromechanical brake servo makes the brake pedal harder to press and lengthens the braking distance; in either case contact a workshop.

What does the Brake system fault (amber) symbol mean on Suzuki cars?

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system, the regenerative braking system or the electronically controlled brake system. Have the vehicle inspected by a dealer or qualified workshop immediately.

What does the Brake system fault (amber) symbol mean on Honda cars?

Comes on when there is a problem with a braking-related system other than the conventional brakes: avoid high speed and sudden braking and take the car to a dealer immediately. Also comes on for an electric parking brake and/or automatic brake hold problem; if it stays on, avoid using the parking brake and see a dealer immediately.

Does the Brake system fault (amber) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Škoda cars it means: Parking brake or brake booster fault (amber). On Kia cars it means: Regenerative braking not working well (hybrid). On CUPRA cars it means: Fault in the electronic parking brake or brake servo. On Suzuki cars it means: Brake system malfunction. On Honda cars it means: Brake-related system problem.

What does the Brake system fault (amber) symbol look like?

Amber: Circle with exclamation mark flanked by curved brackets. It is also called “brake booster fault”, “electric parking brake malfunction” and “parking brake fault”.

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