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Service reminder indicators

and warning buzzers

3. “ODO/TRIP” button—Resets the two

trip meters to zero, and also change

the meter display.

If the indicator or

buzzer comes on...

Do this.

To change the meter display, quickly

push and release the button. The meter

display changes in the order from the

odometer to trip meter A to trip meter

B, then back to the odometer each

time you push.

(a)

If parking brake

is off, stop

immediately and

contact Toyota

dealer.

or

To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-

play the meter A reading, then push

and hold the button until the meter is

set to zero. The same process can be

applied for resetting the trip meter B.

(b)

(c)

Fasten driver’s

seat belt.

(indicator and buzzer)

Type C

Fasten front

outside

passenger’s seat

belt.

This meter displays the odometer and

two trip meters when the ignition

switch is on.

1. Odometer—Shows the total distance

the vehicle has been driven.

2. Two trip meters—Show two different

distances independently driven since

the last time each trip meter was set

to zero.

(d)

(e)

Stop and check.

You can use one trip meter to calculate

the fuel economy and the other to

measure the distance on each trip. All

trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-

trical power source is disconnected.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light

If the indicator or

buzzer comes on...

Do this.

If the indicator or

buzzer comes on...

Do this.

This light comes on in the following cases

when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi-

tion.

(f)

Take vehicle to

Toyota dealer.

(k)

Take vehicle to

Toyota dealer

immediately.

D When the parking brake is applied...

This light comes on for a few seconds

when the ignition key is turned to the

“ON” position even after the parking brake

is released.

(g)

(h)

Fill up tank.

(l)

Take vehicle to

Toyota dealer.

D When the brake fluid level is low...

Take vehicle to

Toyota dealer.

If brake system

warning light is

also on, stop

immediately and

contact Toyota

dealer.

(m)

(n)

Add washer fluid.

Remove key.

CAUTION

or

It is dangerous to continue driving

normally when the brake fluid level is

low.

Key reminder

buzzer

Have your vehicle checked at your

Toyota dealer in the following cases:

(i)

(j)

Close all doors.

Replace bulb.

D The light does not come on even if the

parking brake is applied when the igni-

tion key is in the “ON” position.

D The light does not come on even if the

ignition key is turned on with the park-

ing brake released.

A warning light turning on briefly during

operation does not indicate a problem.

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(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

and Buzzer

(d) Discharge Warning Light

CAUTION

This light warns that the battery is being

discharged.

This light and buzzer remind you to

buckle up the driver’s seat belt.

If either of the following conditions

occurs, immediately stop your vehicle

If it comes on while you are driving, there

is a problem somewhere in the charging

system.

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or

“START”, the reminder light flashes and

buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is

not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the

belt, the light keep flashing and the buzz-

er sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds.

at

Toyota dealer.

a

safe place and contact your

The engine ignition will continue to oper-

ate, however, until the battery is dis-

charged. Turn off the air conditioning,

blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to

the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

D The light does not turn off even

after the parking brake is released

while the engine is running.

In this case, the brakes may not

work properly and your stopping

distance will become longer. De-

press the brake pedal firmly and

bring the vehicle to an immediate

stop.

(c) Front Outside Passenger’s Seat Belt

Reminder Light

NOTICE

This light reminds you to buckle up the

front outside passenger’s seat belt.

Do not continue driving if the engine

drive belt is broken or loose.

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or

“START”, the reminder light flashes if a

passenger sits in the front outside passen-

ger seat and does not fasten the seat

belt. Unless the front outside passenger

fastens the belt, the light stays on. This

light reminds you to buckle up the front

outside passenger’s seat belt.

D The brake system warning light re-

mains on together with the “ABS”

warning light.

(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning

Light

In this case, not only the anti−lock

brake system will fail but also the

vehicle will become extremely un-

stable during braking.

This light warns that the engine oil pres-

sure is too low.

If it flickers or stays on while you are

driving, pull off the road to a safe place

and stop the engine immediately. Call a

Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for

assistance.

If luggage load is placed on the front

outside passenger seat, depending on its

weight and how it is placed on the seat,

built−in sensors in the seat cushion may

detect the pressure, causing the reminder

light to come on.

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The light may occasionally flicker when

the engine is idling or it may come on

D Loose fuel tank cap

(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely

tighten it.

This light comes on when the fuel level

in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up

the tank as soon as possible.

briefly after

a

hard stop. There is no

cause for concern if it then goes out when

the engine is accelerated slightly.

These cases are temporary malfunctions.

The malfunction indicator lamp will go off

after taking several driving trips.

On inclines or curves, due to the move-

ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level

warning light may come on earlier than

usual.

The light may come on when the oil level

is extremely low. It is not designed to

indicate low oil level, and the oil level

must be checked using the level dipstick.

If the lamp will not go off even after the

several trips, contact your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

(h) “ABS” Warning Light

NOTICE

If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel

tank cap is not loose...

The light comes on when the ignition key

is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−

lock brake system and the brake assist

system work properly, the light turns off

Do not drive the vehicle with the

warning light on—even for one block.

It may ruin the engine.

D There is a problem somewhere in the

engine, emission control system, auto-

matic transmission electrical system or

warning light system itself.

after

a

few seconds. Thereafter, if the

system malfunctions, the light comes on

again.

(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible to service the vehicle.

This lamp comes on when the ignition

key is turned to the “ON” position and

goes off after the engine starts. This

means that the warning light system is

operating properly.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

the brake system warning light is off), the

anti−lock brake system, the brake assist

system, the traction control system and

the vehicle skid control system do not

operate, but the brake system still oper-

ates conventionally.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

(I/M) programs

Your vehicle may not pass

a

state

emission inspection if the malfunction

indicator lamp remains on. Contact your

Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s

If the lamp remains on, or the lamp

comes on while driving, first check the

followings.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

the brake system warning light is off), the

anti−lock brake system does not operate

so that the wheels could lock up during

a sudden braking or braking on slippery

road surfaces.

emission

control

system

and

OBD

D Empty fuel tank

(On−Board Diagnostics) system before

taking your vehicle for the inspection.

If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-

ately.

For details, see “Emissions Inspection and

Maintenance (I/M) programs” in Section 6.

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If either of the following conditions

occurs, this indicates malfunction

somewhere in the parts monitored by

the warning light. Contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible to service

the vehicle.

(i) Open Door Warning Light

If either of the following conditions occurs,

a

this indicates a malfunction somewhere in

the parts monitored by the warning light

system. Contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible to service the vehicle.

This light remains on until all the doors

are completely closed.

(j) Rear Light Failure Warning Light

If this light comes on when the headlight

switch is turned on, it indicates that one

or more of the tail lights are burned out.

D The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion or remains on.

D The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion, or remains on.

If it comes on when the brake pedal is

depressed, one or more stop lights are

burned out.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

D The light comes on while you are driv-

ing.

(l) “VSC” Warning Light

Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as

possible.

A warning light turning on briefly during

operation does not indicate a problem.

The light warns that there is a problem

somewhere in the vehicle skid control sys-

tem or traction control system.

(k) SRS Warning Light

CAUTION

This light will come on when the igni-

tion key is turned to the “ON” position.

After about 6 seconds, the light will go

off. This means the system of the air-

bags and front seat belt pretensioners

are operating properly.

The light will come on when the ignition

key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after

about a few seconds.

If the “ABS” warning light remains on

together with the brake system warn-

ing light, immediately stop your ve-

hicle at a safe place and contact your

Toyota dealer.

If the light comes on while driving, the

vehicle skid control system and traction

control system do not work. However, as

conventional braking operates when ap-

plied, there is no problem to continue your

driving.

This warning light system monitors the

airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-

sors, side airbag sensors, driver’s seat

position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle

switch, front seat belt pretensioner assem-

blies, inflators, warning light, interconnect-

ing wiring and power sources.

In this case, not only the anti−lock

brake system will fail but also the

vehicle will become extremely unsta-

ble during braking.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer:

CHECKING

SERVICE

REMINDER

INDICATORS (except the low fuel level

warning light and low windshield

washer fluid level warning light)

D The light does not come on after the

ignition is turned to on.

1. Apply the parking brake.

D The light is left on after the ignition is

turned to on.

2. Open one of the doors.

The open door warning light should

come on.

D The light comes on while driving.

The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will come

on when the “VSC” warning light comes

on even if the “TRAC OFF” switch is not

pushed.

3. Close the door.

The open door warning light should go

off.

4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do

not start the engine.

(m) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

All the service reminder indicators ex-

cept the open door warning light should

come on. The “ABS” and “VSC” warn-

ing lights, “TRAC OFF” and slip indica-

tor lights go off after a few seconds.

The SRS warning light goes off after

about 6 seconds.

The light warns that the windshield washer

fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at

your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,

see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3.)

(n) Key Reminder Buzzer

This buzzer reminds you to remove the

key when you open the driver’s door with

the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”

position.

If any service reminder indicator or warn-

ing buzzer does not function as described

above, have it checked by your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

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