OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Warning Lights
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Brake System Warning light

This light has the following functions:

  • Parking brake reminder.
    If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light should go off.
  • Stop light failure warning.
    (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.
  • Low brake fluid level warning.
    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.
    • If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairds.
    • If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for repairs. (Towing Information)

    CAUTION:

    Continued normal driving with low brake fluid level is dangerous.

    If the brake fluid level is correct ...
    Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Discharge Warning Light

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.

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Engine System Warning Light

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.

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Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible.

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Low Engine Oil Warning Light

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.

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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.

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Open Door Warning Light

This light remains on until all the side doors are completely closed.

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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.

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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.

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Light Reminder Buzzer

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.

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CHECKING WARNING LIGHTS (except the low fuel level warning light)

  1. Apply the parking brake.
  2. Open one of the side doors. The open door warning light should come on.
  3. Close the side door. The open door warning light should go off.
  4. Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the engine.
    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.
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.

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