1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 160

Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti- lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases: If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon s possible to service the vehicle. D Driving on rough, gravel or snow- covered roads. D The light does not come on as described above, or remains on. D Driving with tire chains installed. D Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differences in surface height. D The light comes on while driving with the rear differential unlocked. D The light does not come on with the rear differential locked. CAUTION "ABS" WARNING LIGHT Do not use tires other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and do not mix tires or wheels of different sizes. You may prevent the antilock brake system from operating at full effectiveness. Vehicles with rear differential lock systemThe anti- lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is locked. It is normal operation for the "ABS" warning light to be on at this time. This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. There may be the case that the "ABS" warning light stays on for about 60 seconds after the engine is started. It is normal if the light goes out after a while. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light. It is normal if it goes off after about a few seconds. When the light is on with the rear differential locked, it indicates the anti- lock brake system will not operate. D The system comes into operation with the rear differential locked. Even if the anti-lock brake system should fail, the brake system will still operate conventionally. However, when the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock- up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surface. Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 160