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Brake light with I switch on the car

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by pirio, May 30, 2009.

  1. pirio

    pirio New Member

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    I have rented a Toyota Prius 2008 (I think). Today, I switched on the car, stepping the brake before switching... and the brake light was in red.

    I can move the car, but I have the feeling that the brakes are working, so I have stopped the car.

    I do not know how to switch off the red light (and the brakes), or if I have to call my rental company because there is a serious problem.

    Sorry for my English (I am not American). Any idea will be appreciated,

    david
     
    #1 pirio, May 30, 2009
  2. Blauer Glimmer

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    The emergency (parking) brake may be engaged. Try stepping on the pedal near your left foot.
     
    #2 Blauer Glimmer, May 30, 2009
  3. Doc Willie

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    Also the parking brake may not be returning to its rest position. I had a similar problem when an electrical cable got tangled up with the pedal lever. Look underneath the dashboard to see if anything is keeping the pedal from returning to rest.
     
    #3 Doc Willie, May 31, 2009
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