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Question posted by MartyHubbard on March 27th, 2015

Brake Lights Not Working

What could cause brake lights not to work when everything else checks out just fine, except when I use the turn signals. Then they work just fine. I have checked the bulbs, brake light switch, wiring, fuses, etc.

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Answer #1: Posted by Brainerd on March 27th, 2015 10:59 PM
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Owner's Manual - Page 19

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Owner's Manual - Page 71

...working properly -- Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking...(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK ... Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 103

... lever toward you to return to work when signaling a turn signal lever all the way toward you that flash rapidly when signaling for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to low beam. Check the fuse Breakers" in the Index) and for a turn signal. This light on the instrument panel will be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Release the lever to high beam...
Owner's Manual - Page 106

...Check the washer fluid level often. J A CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous where you may turn the cruise controlback on the accelerator. Don't use your foot on . Cruise control does work... can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Cruise control shuts off the road. If your brakes. Cruise...
Owner's Manual - Page 108

...switch to maintain your speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and don't use... brake or shift to a lower gear to keepyour speed down to end cruise control: Step lightly on...turn off the pedal, your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on the brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 131

...lights and gages can signal that something is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages could also saveyou or others from injury. As you will see in this happens. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just... cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can be on your vehicle's functions.Often gages and warning lights work ...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

... parts working . Have your brake system inspected right away. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module, For more information on , there isa brake problem. If the airbag readiness light stayson after you start your engine, and it will come on when you get there, turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 133

...closer to drive with the brake system warning lighton can lead to RUN. If it doesn't, have the light fixed so it will be working properly if the brake system warning light is sti1.l on, have...pulled off the road and stop . This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to anaccident. BRAKE ~ I This light should also come on briefly as you start the vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 145

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Owner's Manual - Page 146

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Owner's Manual - Page 148

...This message indicates that the trunk is available. Slipperyroad conditions may exist if this message is removed. TURN SIGNAL ON 20: This message is displayed. - - - - - - TOP SPEED FUEL OFF 111...message will also sound when this message is displayed, so adjust your vehicle's brakes have the turn signal on the Driver Information Center (DIC) (between five and 20 seconds). ...
Owner's Manual - Page 217

...tread or if the pressure in a quickstop and may affect your brakes work as well in one side. But it is to one or more...lightly until your brakes. I Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is hydroplaning, it has little orno contact with the road. there could lose controlof the vehicle. You could be hydroplaning. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The water may cause...
Owner's Manual - Page 220

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Owner's Manual - Page 235

... wheel with the in advance. Check with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. When you tow a trailer, your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change lanes or stop. Do this so your speed to around 45 mph (70 k m h ) or less to turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. If you don't shift down...
Owner's Manual - Page 242

... Flashers Press the button in regardless of the key position. 5-2 The hazard warning flashers will flash, indicating that the hazard warning flashers are on. This light on the instrument panel will work once the button is pressed in td make your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off .
Owner's Manual - Page 243

... If your battery has run down, you may want to use to another vehicleand some all or of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. If you don't follow the steps below to turn signals won't work since they are on,the turn the flashers off. Please follow these thingscan hurt you. When...
Owner's Manual - Page 310

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Owner's Manual - Page 367

...Turn Signal... ...Hood Checking Things Under ...6-8 Release ...6-9 2-65 2-69 2-59 2-60 Bulb Replacement ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-58 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...Fuel ...Speedometer ...Tachometer ... Assist ...Hazard Warning Flashers ...5-2 Head Restraints ...1-5 Headlamps ...2-39 Bulb Replacement ...6-32 HighLow Beam Changer ...2-33 On Reminder ...2-40 Wiper Activated ...2-39 Wiring...
Owner's Manual - Page 371

......2-76 Engine Soon Light ...2-66 Fuel System Message ...2-76 Idle System Message ...2-76 Manuals. I4 Smaller Children and Babies ...1-30, 1-32 1- 19 Use During Pregnancy ...1-8...Steering System Message ...2-76 Transmission Message ...2-76 Vehicle Soon Message ...2-76 Work. Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner......Brake Fluid Switch Message ...2-76 Bulletins.
Owner's Manual - Page 373

... Control System ...4-9 Control System Warning Light ...2-64, 4-9 EngagedMessage ...2-78 2-78 OffMessage ...Ready Message ...2-78 2-78 Suspended Message ...Trailer Brakes ...4-36 Driving on Grades ...4-37 ...28 TTYUsers ...7-4 2-32 Turn and Lane Change Signals ...Turn Signal On Chime ...2-32 Turn Signal On Message ...2-32.2-78 Turn SignalMultifunction Lever ...2-32 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...

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