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Hard braking-warning lights come on

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ernie1, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. ernie1

    ernie1 Junior Member

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    Well after some texting bimbo cut me off and I had to slam on the brakes real hard, I get a triangular red light with a ! in the middle and a check engine light come on. Also, the mfd now has a caution light and none of the usual displays. Will these lights reset themselves? How long? What do I need to do?
     
    #1 ernie1, Mar 16, 2012
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    Well all seems okay now that the car has been driven a bit that the engine has gone through a few on-off cycles and all the lights have disappeared.
     
    #2 ernie1, Mar 17, 2012
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    Check to see that your brake fluid level is not low.
     
    #3 johnjamis, Mar 17, 2012
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    +1

    Check you engine oil level and all the other fluid levels while you're at it.
     
    #4 uart, Mar 17, 2012
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    +2 check the fluid level.

    Also check for leaks cap/reservoir seals and brake pads. On some cars brake fluid reservoir is small, the lights get triggered when the brakes about to go out
     
    #5 cyclopathic, Mar 17, 2012
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    Thanks for the feedback guys. I hadn't thought about checking the fluids but that makes sense. I'll go out and check them now.
     
    #6 ernie1, Mar 17, 2012
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