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Parking brake warning light: meaning and what to do

What it means

The parking brake is applied.

Can I keep driving?

Yes. The parking brake light is information, not a fault. It tells you a system is on or needs a simple action.

What to do

Release it before driving. If it stays on after release, check the brake fluid.

On some cars it shows as text

PARK

What the color tells you

Red lights warn about a problem that can be dangerous or damage the car. Stop as soon as it's safe.

Other lights of the same color