Warning Lights
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This light has the following functions:
Continued normal driving with low brake fluid
level is dangerous.
If the brake fluid level is correct ...
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light
should go off.
(except germany)
If the light comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, it indicates one or
more stop lights has burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaces as soon as possible.
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow down and pull off
the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. There may be a problem somewhere in the
brake system. Check the fluid level of the see-through resevoir.
To make sure that the parking brake is fully release.
If the brake fluid level is low ...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.
CAUTION:
Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer.
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off
the air conditioner, blower, radio etc. and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere is your engine electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota delaer as soon as possible.
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible.
The light warns that the engine oil is to low. Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see
Checking the Engine Oil Level)
NOTICE:
Continued driving with low engine oil will cause the engine to be damaged.
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewere in your anti-lock brake system.
When the anti-lok brake system warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off),
the brake system operates conventionally but without anti-lock function.
If it comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
This light remains on until all the side doors are completely closed.
Rear Bulb Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the
second or third clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned out
(all models) or the "TAIL (RH)" or "TAIL (LH)" fuse has blown out (Germany only).
Have defective bulbs and blown fuses replaced as soon as possible.
Engine Temperature Warning Light and Buzzer
The light and buzzer operate at high speeds to warn that the engine is almost overheating.
If they come on, drive at reduced speeds until they go off. After the light and buzer go off, you may drive at high speeds again.
NOTICE:
Continued high speed driving with the light and buzzer on could result in engine overheating.
This buzzer will sound when the driver's door is opened if the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position with the headlight switch on. Removing the key will not stop the buzzer as long as the headlight switch is on.
CHECKING WARNING LIGHTS (except the low fuel level warning light)
If any warning light or buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out
or the circuit is in need or repair. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
All the warning lights except the open door warning light should come on. The anti-lock brake system warning light goes off after 3 seconads.