’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)
Brake pad wear limit indicators
Either of the following conditions do
not indicate the malfunction.
For an explanation of this system’s warn-
ing light, see “Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers” in Section 1−5.
D The light may stay on for about 60
seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position. It is normal if it
turns off after a while.
D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if it
turns off after a few seconds.
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM
When you slam the brakes on, the
brake assist system judges as an emer-
gency stop and provides more powerful
braking for a driver who cannot hold
down the brake pedal firmly.
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
When you slam the brakes on, more pow-
erful braking will be applied. At this time,
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
you may hear
a
sound in the engine
compartment and feel the vibrations of the
brake pedal. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
The brake assist system becomes opera-
tive after the vehicle has accelerated to
a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the
vehicle decelerates to
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
a
speed below
2001 4RUNNER (OM35768U)
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