Same light function. If you don't have a dedicated ABS (anti-lock brakes) light, then it may indicate a problem there.
It may also be that your spring for releasing the parking brake lever back to the off position is worn out. When this happens, the spring pulls the lever back up, but not far enough to press the switch that lets the light know that the brake is off.
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