1998 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 89

'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If the indicator or buzzer comes on...(k) Do this. (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer comes on if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light keep flashing and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) 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 conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Add washer fluid. If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light should go off. 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. Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level of the see−through reservoir. To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully released. If the brake fluid level is low...At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping. (l) (m) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. D If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. D If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for repairs. (For towing information, see Part 4.) 89